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Claude's note: This is the third part of article written by one of our most respected readers and opinion leader,...

It may be difficult to comprehend, but in many states, harvesting rain water, whatever the method, is highly regulated. It...

Having broadcasted in the prepping market for 7 years and written in it for nearly 5 it is clear to...

As a neophyte in the prepping world you probably find that you have a lot to think about. For me...

Claude's note: This is the second part of article written by one of our most respected readers and opinion leader,...

Whether you’re storing food to save money, prepare for a major disaster or simply enjoy the art of food preservation,...

Types of ham radios Ham radio is a diverse hobby that includes a wide variety of interests, and it’s also...

What are the disaster recovery limits of the US government? What is the nation truly capable of recovering from? I...

A home-made wind turbine is a great addition to anyone’s home. It’s a simple build that also gives you electricity....

Seeds are an essential item for any long-term survival plan. Stockpiling food is a great idea and everyone should do...

Rainwater:  It's free, falls from the sky nearly everywhere, and is relatively pure. Without rainwater, lakes and streams and aquifers...

As we work to build up our food stores, the most important things I can put back are foods that...

Claude's Note: I decided to introduce a new section called Myth or Fact. We will confirm or debunk common survival...

Those of us who are part of the prepping and survival community tend to look down our noses at the...

Editor's note: This article was written by one of our most respected readers and opinion leader, Left Coast Chuck. I...

In the early days of prepping, nuclear war was the danger most people were concerned about. That’s easy to understand;...

Storing food is a big part of prepping. Even if you have the land and resources to grow your own...

As preppers we usually focus on practical steps that will give us a better chance of surviving whatever crisis comes...

Once upon a time, early American settlers who were willing to move west were given the opportunity to scoop up...

First off, you’re probably wondering what in the world portable soup is. It’s essentially a broth that has been dried...

To get the most out of an article about expiration I think we need to first discuss expiration. It’s a...

You’re ready to survive an EMP attack. Your well-stocked backyard root cellar is designed to double as a bunker if there’s...

I’ve always heard that “necessity is the mother of invention” but I also think of it as “the mother of...

As preppers, we assume that in a major crisis most people aren’t going to be able to look after themselves....

There are no age limits on prepping. Being prepared is a state of mind, and it’s one you can have...

Whether we're experienced survivalists or just starting out in preparedness, we constantly talk about the top items to include in...

By William Fieldhouse To maximize your chances of survival in a crisis you need to be able to keep in...

There are many phases in a total collapse of society. In the earliest stages you will find that people are...

Prepping is for people with an independent streak. That’s pretty obvious; if you’re happy to depend on others to keep...

The knife is one of those weapons that draws a lot of bull crap to it. There is a lot...