By: Matt in the Midwest I enjoy prepping. I value independence, self-sufficiency, and taking responsibility for myself. I consider it a hobby with perks. I like growing my own food, canning, hunting, shooting, reusing or repurposing materials. I love reading apocalyptic fiction as well as survival nonfiction; homesteading (free homesteading guide), organic gardening, Mother Earth […]
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Here you will find articles about emergency preparedness and prepping including articles on prepper food, prepping checklists, home defense, bugging out, bugging in, and the best prepper gear ideas.
How Can I Contact My Family After The Grid Goes Down?
The family disaster communications plan… by Moira M You are at home waiting on the cable guy on a drizzly Monday morning. You relax in the quiet house since your spouse is at work, older kid away at college and younger kid in school. You settle in with a nice cup of coffee and the paper […]
The Ultimate Prepper’s SHTF Supplies Checklist
Some advice – avoid big cities. Be careful approaching overpasses, underpasses, crossroads, and hills. If you are traveling with two vehicles – one can scout (ideally the one with less important items) and the other can follow.
Foods That Last Forever (and Preserving Others for Almost Forever Too)
by Mary in GA I’m sure that most of the readers here are already aware of the foods that are called “Forever Foods”. You can find the list many places, but for anyone who isn’t aware of them, they are: Sugar, pure vanilla extract, white rice, corn starch, honey, hard liquor, salt, corn syrup, maple […]
What to Look for in a Survival Retreat Property
by Biff Brannon There is some good literature out there regarding setting up a survival retreat location. In fact, if you were not aware, MD Creekmore, the owner of this blog site has a book out called “Dirt-cheap Survival Retreat: One Man’s Solution” (click here to find out more about this awesome guide) that goes into […]
Hand Tools vs. Power Tools Which are Best for Preppers?
by John Herzig I have read so many excellent and relevant articles on this site about prepping and survival that I am a little sheepish about submitting my own for your consideration. I just would like to contribute some knowledge that might enhance someone’s life or help them develop a skill that they can barter or […]





