When we think of storage for the long term there are certain items we do not think too deeply about because, for now, there is plenty to go around. But if you decide to become self-sufficient or live way out where you can’t get to the grocery store maybe twice a month, you will want…
Oregon is Moving Forward With a New Tiny Home Legislation. Here Are the Details:
Most were never really sure that the “tiny house revolution” would really take off but thanks to modern technology, not to mention some great TV shows that praise the cozy abodes, little homes are all the rage these days! And why not? They are less expensive to buy, cheaper to maintain, and if you are…
(Video) Is This the Ultimate Bug Out Location? Get a Tour From a Prepper and Decide!
Many preppers have decided to bug-in rather than bug-out and, believe us, that is just fine. You are comfortable with your home, how you have prepped for the grid going down, and we see no fault in your decision. Still, if you have the land, know exactly where it is you want to live, and…
4 Rifles a Person Should Add to Their Arsenal for Cheap Ammo
Protection is and certainly will be important in the years to come. When the SHTF you will not want to find yourself without a weapon to protect you and your family. And, for that matter, you may very well need to hunt to provide sustenance for the spouse and kids. A rifle will be needed,…
(Video) This Couple’s Very First Experience Butchering Chickens is Interesting, to Say the Least…
Back in the day, when we lived with Mom and Dad on our somewhat rural home, we did have chickens. Sadly, we eventually sent them away to be butchered when Dad realized they simply were not producing enough to make them worth the cash he was putting into them. However, I do remember our teenage…
Navy Seal Offers a Step-by-Stop Guide on How to Survive Drowning
The Navy Seals, God bless them, are the men and women you really want in your corner when it comes time to learn from the best. Basically, their lives are all about survival so any pieces of information you can gain from these brave and studied people is definitely something to store away in the…
Retail Apocalypse Gains Traction as David Stockman Warns ‘Everything Will Grind to a Halt’ After March 15th
Retail stores are downgrading or closing all over the United States, employees being fired by the droves. It is easy to blame a multitude of reasons, none of which really has a leg to stand on, but it is happening. We can cite J.C. Penney, Sears and the ever popular Family Christian Stores which have…
The Venus Project Envisions a Sustainable Redesign of Cities and Civilization
The very idea that crime, a mob mentality, poverty, and homelessness can be remedy is a vision of the future we can certainly get behind. Just picture a society where there is a job for everyone, we can all drink clean water and eat mouth-watering foods, and spend much needed time with our families…
(Video) This Little Trick Shows Us How Much Propane is Left in a Tank With No Gauge
Interestingly, we had a power outage not long ago due to downed power-lines after we were “touched” by a tornado in the Kentucky area. It was only for a couple of days, thank goodness, but that got us to thinking about alternate ways to cook the foods in our freezer. We really had no idea…
(Video) How to Build a Super Quick Shelter Tarp in Less Than 2 Minutes!
While none of us may be one hundred percent prepared for a major camping trip or wilderness adventure – there seems to always be something missing – we can take the little tips and tricks other hikers and campers show us and make them work for our own outdoor lifestyle! If you are anything like…
An Amazing (if Not the Best) Rifle a Person Can Buy Under $100
In this day and age, when finding a good hunting knife for under one hundred dollars ($100) is a bargain, it is the rare prospect to find a good rifle for the same price. Granted, a rifle for under two hundred dollars may not be the best but the one we want to talk with…
3 Animals That Could Do More Harm Than Good if Eaten While Bugging Out
This is an odd time to be living for survivalists and preppers. All we hear from the media is how important lean meats are, that we need to stock up on bison and other low fat- high protein meats because it is better for us and, in the long run, we will be grateful for…
What Most People Do Not Know About the Deadliest Snakes in the World. Some of These Facts Are Shocking!
It is actually rather funny to think about what we do not know about snakes. Some can be harmless and others deadly. It is with the latter that we are most concerned. Even experts will tell you that a snake is “misunderstood” not because it is a friendly and loving creature but because some snake…
The Creature That Kills People Who Are Living Off the Grid the Most is Shocking
When the SHTF and we are totally off the grid, doctors may be very hard to find. As a matter of fact, your physician may be off somewhere, bugging out just like the rest of us! So, who do we go to when illness comes and medical help is needed? The answer is we…
They Shot Each Other Down Then Depended on Each Other to Survive in the Norwegian Wilderness
If there is one thing we love it is a true good-will story that takes place between enemies. It was during World War Two where a German Heinkel bomber flown by Lieutenant Horst Schopis was shot down by British Captain R.T. Partridge and his radio operator R.S. Bostock in Norway. Although one of their crew died,…
(Video) Check Out a Survival Shotgun That Can Fire 12 Different Calibers and Fits in a Bug Out Bag
How often have you gone out into the wilderness, planning to do some big game hunting, and see a perfect target but decide to let it go. It has to be done because you have brought the wrong rifle! If the bullet is too big and powerful it just might blow that rabbit or wild turkey to…
They Show Us How to Test Our Soil. Learn What the Necessary Components Are to Ensure a Bountiful Harvest!
We all want great soil for our vegetables and flowers. The more nutrients the better the crop, right? The problem comes when you think you’ve got some great dirt there in front of you, looking rich and ready for planting, but then you discover it is not as fertile as at first determined. What results…
(Video) How to Construct a Long-Lasting Traditional Bow
Getting back to bow and arrow hunting is a new and wonderful experience. Anyone can go out into the woods with a rifle and hunt deer or moose for dinner but when you have a bow you are talking about being a real sportsman. No, it’s not easy but that is the point. You are…
(Video) Long Term Wilderness Survival Is Essential. That’s Why Learning How to Make THIS Can Help With Numerous Tasks!
When we think of living in the wilderness we always consider how things will work long term. Once the SHTF we have no idea how long we will need to bug out so it is always good to prepare for any contingency. Still, after a while, things will break down. For example, that frying pan…
When a Societal Collapse Takes Place, Find Out Why THIS Overlooked Item Will be in High Demand
We are all about preparation on this site, as many of you well know. And along with that comes a sort of required extra sensory perception. We have to know ahead of time what the important things in life, after the collapse, will include. Survivors know the need for food, water, shelter, fire and all…