It seems everyone likes lists. Lists are a quick reference point and a guide when stockpiling survival gear. Keep in mind that this is only a guide and not a list formed in stone. The tools and gear that you include should be individualized for … [Continue reading] about Survival Essentials List: A 16-Point Checklist For Preppers
by Chad H During the most recent years of my adult life, my finances have changed significantly, which forced me to seek additional ways to support my family. In my chosen career (firefighter) I have gone back to school in order … [Continue reading] about Survival Tools List – What You Need in Case of Disaster
Best, this word always brings to mind the 80’s ninjitsu and various karate/TKD/dance kick-boxing martial arts superstars. Best is at subjective and a useless measurement of anything. This said, I and many others, have done enough recorded testing to … [Continue reading] about Best Camping and Survival Knives for Under $100
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by Bobcat-Prepper "Warning - Positively identify any food in the wild as safe before collecting. Some berries that are dark purple (like pokeberry) or black (like nightshade) are TOXIC." I have been hiking and running around an abandoned 16 … [Continue reading] about Identifying and Harvesting Wild Berries for the Homestead
by Goat Mama 12 I am writing this article to give people some ideas regarding using livestock guardian dogs for protection of livestock, property, and people. My husband and I moved to East Texas about 10 years ago to live my country dream. We … [Continue reading] about What is the Best Dog Breed for Homesteading?
by Jane W My interest in chickens began at age three when my grandmother would allow me to gather eggs from the nests in the chicken house at their farm. I learned from her to be observant and gentle with animals. When my own child reached that … [Continue reading] about How to Raise Chickens at Home for Eggs and Meat
By Brian D. The world we live in today is unstable. We face the possibility of terrorist attacks, natural disasters, viral outbreaks, power outages, water shortages, the list goes on and on. Hurricane Katrina showed proved that the government … [Continue reading] about Bug Out Vehicle Tips And Gear Checklist
by Kirk S Everyone agrees that you should have an emergency supply of water. Most experts advise that you should have a minimum water supply for 72 hours and the CDC recommends that you have 1 gallon of water for each person in your family … [Continue reading] about Best Water Filters For Camping & Prepping
From the many manuals I have collected over the years, a truly solid hunting knife/ skinning knife is many things. Here are a few quotes from some of my favorites. “Use a knife with a blade at least four inches long, a guard, and a large handle. A … [Continue reading] about CRKT Folding Knives – Kommer Free Range Folding Knife Review
by Arthur T. Bradley, Ph.D. A surgeon recently wrote to ask whether a modern pacemaker would survive an EMP. It would have been easy to provide a gut reaction and say, “No way!” After all, an EMP might generate fields on the order of 50 kV/m. But … [Continue reading] about Will Pacemakers Survive an EMP?
by Chuck H Water has always been an afterthought for me and my prepping. It's so easy for me to take it for granted when all I need to do is turn a faucet handle and fresh, clean water is made available. But what if the power goes down for a … [Continue reading] about How To Collect Rainwater For Home Use