Survival Knowledge

We all know that the expiration date on food is more of a guideline than a rule that has to...

Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) is a very common plant in the United States and it is very persistent. Poison ivy...

Yeast has long inhabited the planet Earth, a simple organism that is hundreds of millions of years old. It plays a...

Surviving is all about prioritizing your needs. There are a lot of things you need to stay alive and healthy,...

Meat – rich in protein, fats, iron, energy and other essential nutrients – is a useful and tasty addition to...

Bing Crosby sang “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire,” and when most of us think of eating chestnuts that’s exactly...

The WaterBOB is an excellent tool for last-minute emergency preparedness, especially for those who live in an apartment. Designed to...

Anyone who’s done more than glance at this site will know that we take the threat of an EMP attack...

When you think of herbal remedies and medicinal herbs modern natural healing may come to mind. Using wild medicine is...

Editor's note: Back in August we posted an article on how a veteran would prepare their home for a SHTF...

Editor's Note: Roland has been part of our small community - here at ask a prepper - for a long...

CB radios are inexpensive, rugged, mobile, and widely available, making them well-suited to use as a SHTF communication system. However,...

If you’re like most preppers you probably have a pretty wide assortment of food stashed away. My own supply contains...

If a SHTF event hit tomorrow, how long would your family’s food last? The truth is that most of us...

Once upon a time, root cellars were the only way people had to preserve their food. These wonderful cold-storage areas...

If you have been around horses, or know someone who has, you might have heard of sugardine. It’s a popular...

My grandmother rendered lard for her family once a year when the hogs were butchered. She used that lard for...

The most common batteries on the market for small electronic devices are alkaline batteries. When these hit the market in...

This is a field guide to the most common plants found throughout the United States. When traveling outside of the...

Amish Markets are America’s hidden treasures, scattered thinly across several - but not all - of the states. Many of...

The Native Americans loved the pawpaw. It was readily available to them and it had many uses. However, despite the...

You wouldn’t know it from looking at today’s youth, but it’s actually possible to live without electronic devices. I’m pretty...

We often get caught up in getting rid of the weeds in our yards so that it’s perfect. It’s an...

I have some long-term food supplies put away, but I wanted to put together a 30-plus day supply for my...

Food preservation may be one of the most elusive parts of the prepping process. It seems like, just when you...

I decided to make pemmican for the first time a year ago. I used 6 lbs. lean beef, 2 lbs....

Learning how to heal wounds faster naturally is something we should all learn. We can all agree that as we...

Despite the state of the world today, being a prepper is still seen as unusual. It seems that most people...

There are several OTC antiseptic ointments to choose from at the local market, which are normally applied directly to the...

We have enjoyed a period of time on this planet that has been relatively calm and habitable. I guess we...