More and more people these days are scaling back to smaller and smaller houses, particularly as a shaky economy and spiked prices have people nervous to go into debt for the rest of their lives for a three bedroom in the suburbs. This trend is especially true amongst younger generations, who are already saddled with…

Making leather products requires one very essential resource: leather. Some people think that once you remove the skin from the animal, it can be immediately turned into any product you desire, from bags and jackets to shoes and pants. This couldn’t be any further from the truth. In reality, all hides need to be highly…

As the possibility of a longer-term, more severe survival situation has increased over the last 15 years, so has the number of people who are looking to relocate from urban and suburban areas. In addition, many have incorporated the concept of a “bug-out” location that will provide an escape if a truly severe survival incident…

You heard the explosions, and you took refuge with your loved ones in the basement. Now, the power is out. It is completely silent, except for the panicked, heavy breathing of your family as you sit in the dark, dank room. Just when you think it’s time to get up and take a look, you…

Your cast-iron pan or skillet shouldn’t be a high maintenance beast. You should know the do’s and don’ts of owning a cast-iron. For example, here are several don’ts: don’t boil water in your cast-iron, don’t use metal utensils on your pan, avoid cooking acidic food in the pan, don’t leave it wet and dirty, don’t…

A survival knife. Where would a prepper be without one? Having a knife is one of the most useful tools ever invented, if not the most valuable that you need. With a knife, you can hunt, put it around your waist so you can easily access it, and also use it for cutting things such…

Even though summer just began, it’s likely that you’re already starting to feel the heat. And we all know that with the heat comes hot summer days where you feel like melting, especially in your bug out cabin. Instead of dealing with the heat, let’s find some relief from those high temps! This will especially…

The biggest problem to be had with off the grid living, apart from having to deal with no indoor plumbing, is the problem of how to power your home. While you may be thinking, “I don’t need power, I can just use candles and heat my home with a wood stove,” in reality, that may…

Imagine living your life off the grid without any debt – without paying an electric bill, without worrying about what’s on sale when you buy groceries. Imagine living a life without any money at all. Could you do it? It might sound liberating to many people. The temptation might be strong to disengage with our…

When SHTF, we are going to face a lot of problems. The power will likely be out, who knows for how long? Without power, there goes the refrigerator, the freezer, all lights and *gasp* the internet. These are the things a lot of people worry about for SHTF scenarios. But one thing that will also…

For preppers who enjoy exploring the woods, they’re likely to find all sorts of treasures. Recently a survivalist took a long walk in the woods and encountered something incredible — an abandoned cabin that was likely used as a fishing or hunting camp. Today it might work as a bug out cabin if someone puts it…

One of the many aspects to consider when roughing it in the wild is the problem of shelter. For bushcrafters, shelter often comes in the form of an A-frame or lean-to utilizing a tarp or branches. For preppers, shelter can take the form of a bug out cabin, bunker, or, in the process of getting…

If you’re experiencing bad weather, having the proper shelter is the most important thing to have. Without it, you will die of exposure a lot more quickly before you die from illness or starvation. With that in mind, there are several options as to what type of shelter you should select and build so you’ll…

Cast iron skillets are one of the most amazing items to use in your kitchen. They’re incredibly sturdy. And they’re resilient! It takes a lot to cause any damage to the cookware. You can find cast iron skillets that are still in the excellent condition that was made fifty years ago. You can use them…