By Lee Forbes My wife and I are new to prepping and have been at it for only seven months. I have been very pleasantly surprised by the things I’ve been getting out of this pursuit which I did not expect when I started. Among these things are; … [Continue reading] about Everyday Carry Checklist – What Are The EDC Essentials?
by SurvivorDan While the grid is up or generators are running, I suggest layers of lighting. Security lights (check these out at Amazon.com) around the residence are the norm. They should be aimed out and be annoyingly blindingly bright. I have … [Continue reading] about Survival Retreat Security in Low Light Situations
by M. Roberts Most people have something to hide regardless if the object is valuable, sensitive, dangerous, illegal, or subject to confiscation. Storing objects in a safe under key or combination lock can be a good security measure, but not … [Continue reading] about DIY Secret Hiding Places Within Your Home
by The Angry Prepper Eberlestock’s Halftrack is a great bag (check the current price and availability at Amazon.com). This bag is made of tough stuff & is very dependable. The Halftrack is a 50 Liter bag that weighs about 6lbs. & 12oz. … [Continue reading] about Buyer’s Guide: Eberlestock Halftrack Pack Review
by Papa Bear The Dallas Observer published a report[i] recently that Texas has the worst electric grid in the nation. This was based on a North American Electric Reliability Corp report[ii]. That’s not very encouraging. They are also reporting … [Continue reading] about DIY Backup Power System for Home or Off-Grid Cabin
by Kristy L For a while now, I've been stocking up on food and drug store items. For me, it started after hurricane Ike. I got a taste of what it's like to live without electricity and have all the grocery stores and restaurants around me shut … [Continue reading] about Stocking up on Prepper Food Essentials
M. Roberts A question that is commonly asked among preppers is "How much food should I store?" There is no single answer which can fit the needs of all, for each prepper has different income levels and storage space. Some may be responsible for … [Continue reading] about Preppers How Much Food is Enough? (Estimates Based on Historical Events)
by Frank V While I have been interested since high school in survival and what we now call prepping, I have never been able to initiate and create an ideal situation or even close to it. For me, like most people, one of the major obstacles has and … [Continue reading] about Prepping on a Budget: A Survival Guide for The Minimalist Prepper
By Trina Schmidt, Ed.D. Being able to go outdoors and see a plant and know that it is edible is a valuable survival skill. However, for many, eating wild plants sounds unthinkable and even a bit crazy. A few years ago I might have even said … [Continue reading] about Can You Forage for Wild Plants to Eat In The City?
by Sandra O A number of years ago I awoke to the unpleasant reality that when the stuff hits the fan and people were unable to get food and water, they would spill out into the suburbs, even past the burbs, to our sleepy community, to take … [Continue reading] about How To Find Affordable Homestead Property in Tennessee
by Roger Gallager Have you been seeing tsunamis, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, devastating hurricanes and other natural disasters in the news more often? Have natural calamities become more frequent? According to a report released by the Centre … [Continue reading] about How to Protect Yourself from Natural Disasters (science-backed)