by Christine W I once read a very interesting article from a survivor of the Bosnian Collapse in the late 90’s. This was a true end of the world as they knew it event, and it was fascinating and eye-opening to read. One of the things the man talked … [Continue reading] about Edible Wild Plants: 25 Wild Plants You Can Eat to Survive in the Wild
Face reality, unless you are super rich putting back more than six months to a one-year food supply, isn’t practical, and even if you have the cash to spend, finding room for storage and the constant dating and rotating become the next obstacle, and … [Continue reading] about Small Homesteading Guide and Layout Plan
Using a knife for self-defense is difficult at best and deadly to the wielder in the worse case. Training is essential, and not your friendly TKO/Americanized karate instructor either. I firmly recommend if you decide to carry a knife for … [Continue reading] about Best Folding Knives For Self-Defense
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor and cannot give medical advice, diagnosis or suggest treatment for any sickness or disease. All information in this article is for informational purposes only. Please seek out a competent medical care professional for … [Continue reading] about What Are The Best Medications to Stockpile
Even if you're an urban prepper are fortunate enough to have a retreat out in the country getting to your safe-haven may be impossible during an urban upheaval. Roads blocked by wrecked and fuel-less vehicles will stop most people who are bugging out … [Continue reading] about How To Be A Prepper In The City
Knowing how to defend your home from home invasion and attack is an important survival skill and one that you should master so you can protect yourself, your family and perhaps, your community from the roving bands of the unprepared after TSHTF (the … [Continue reading] about Home Defense and Fortification For SHTF
By Robert Littell, 1933 Glancing out of the window, I can see the subject–and eventual victim–of this inquiry, dangerously perched in the crotch of an old chestnut tree, about fifteen feet above the ground. Should I rush out and tell him to get … [Continue reading] about “What the Young Man Should Know” From Harper’s Magazine 1933
Survival is all about being prepared for any scenario that comes your way. You should have protections against wildlife; you should have the necessary equipment for building a shelter; you should have extensive knowledge in hunting, trapping, and … [Continue reading] about How To Start A Campfire With Wet Wood
By JD I don't like cats. Okay, maybe that's an understatement. I hate cats. Especially the "free range" variety that you so often find in suburban America. We lived in an area where they were becoming a real problem that animal control wasn't … [Continue reading] about How To Trap A Cat and Havahart Trap Review
The more it changes, the more it is the same thing. Alphonse Karr 1849 Arguments against civilian ownership of firearms have been debated as far back as the innovation of firearms. I am certain at some point a Roman Cesar or Egyptian Pharaoh also … [Continue reading] about What’s The Difference Between Military and Civilian Firearms?
Have you always dreamed about starting your morning with farm fresh eggs and fresh milk from your own cow or goat? Even on a small homestead, you can make that a reality. And you will be happy you did. Raising animals will not only provide a … [Continue reading] about What Animals Should I Keep On A Small Homestead?