As preppers, we like to think of ourselves ready for any eventuality. While we are looking into the future, when the world may be plunged into darkness during a major national emergency, we also have to think of the short term too – like tomorrow. It is Winter and with it comes a slew…
(Video) How to Get an Extremely Sharp Knife Using a Wet Stone. This Really Works for the Experts!
We have shown many knives here on these pages, some big and others are very small. The type of knife you should own really depends on how you are going to use your blade. We can go into this in other articles but what is important for all knife users is keeping that baby sharp…
The Old-Timer’s ‘Cure-All’ That NEEDS to be in Every Stockpile. Our Ancestors Couldn’t be Without It!
While we are fortunate and pleased to declare we were born after the advent of aspirin, antibiotics, and muscle relaxers, our forefathers and foremothers believed castor oil was the be all and end all for medication! If you do not think so, take a look at an old movie or even a My Gang serial.…
The 10 Commandments to Cooking With a Cast Iron Skillet
We never realized the cast iron skillet had become the victim of hate speech. As a child, we recall our mother bringing out her own. She swore by it and treated it with loving hands. And perhaps that was the difference. She knew what she was doing with the skillet, making it practically an…
(Video) How to Sharpen and Transform a $1 Knife
Sometimes it is the simplest of things we find that impress us the most. We can discover things at a dollar store, put them in our bug-out bags and they can most certainly be used on the next camping trip or hike. We love the dollar store for that reason. But, let’s be honest, the…
Hiding in Plain Sight: Creative Ways to Carefully Wear Survival Gear
The reasoning behind hiding your survival gear are many, but two major reasons come to mind: It is for convenience and safety sake. Convenience, because you have your survival gear on your person, as regular body-wear (Ladies, maybe a paracord necklace or bracelet?) you do not necessarily have to pack it all in you…
FDA Changes the Classification of Kratom, a Natural Pain Reliever
The fear of your kids or another loved one finding the latest recreational dug and partaking can be stressful. We get it. Even if it’s potentially safe in moderation, like marijuana, it is still a possible “starter drug” and – hey – it’s illegal (mostly)! However, there are plants out there that, while having the…
7 Self Defense Tips That Could Come in Handy
Survival, as always, is the key here on these pages. Men and, especially, women are often targets of some of the most unlikely people. A man may seem friendly then, get into an elevator with him, and suddenly a knife is pulled and cash is demanded. It is not a happy thought but it has…
A Survivor is Attacked by an Alligator! Here’s How He Should Proceed Next.
Although they look vicious we may take an alligator for granted. After all, they do look awkward and sluggish as they walk on land. However, they are very strong and in the water, their domain, you never want to challenge them! In other words, either on land or in water, you want to give these…
Why Building an Earthship House May or May Not be a Good Idea
Economical housing is great for those who find themselves strapped for cash and needing a break. Unfortunately, if you buy something on the cheap often you get what you pay for. In other words, after a short period of time things go wrong! However, that is not always true. There are conscientious builders out there,…
Need to Remove a Tree Stump? Here’s an Incredible Formula to Get it Done!
It is arguably one of the most arduous tasks a man can take on; removing a tree stump. No, it is not easy unless you have a lot of heavy equipment at your everyday disposal. If not, you will experience the joys of cutting the tree down and hacking at the stump over and over…
5 Excellent Tips on How to Line Dry Clothing During the Winter
Survivalists have enough to contend with during those cold winter months. Worrying about doing the laundry seems trivial. At least, that is what the spouse tells us. But, let’s face it, if you do not have a good electric dryer and – indeed – after the grid goes down and electricity is non-existent, washing…
The Key to Having Effective Prepper Communication
While we always advocate being very careful with strangers when it comes to a prepper or survivalist lifestyle, we know you will have your own group of buddies and family members that you will need to keep in touch with. For right now, before the SHTF, your cell or landline works well. But later it…
How to Properly Prep for Winter Survival. What is Needed Most?
Preparing for these cold winter months does not have to be overly complicated. A good prepper, homesteader and survivalist pretty much knows what they need. If you are a back to basics guy or gal, with little to no electricity, make sure there is plenty of food, water and firewood to hold you over. As…
5 Ways to Still Get a Hot Meal When the Power Goes Out
Just the thought of a good hot meal during these cold Winter months makes the mouth water. Yes, that and it’s lunchtime in our neck of the woods! These days, storms seem to be coming in from the east and west, and we never know what we’ll get. One day it will be raining and…
Do Buried Shipping Containers Work Well as Bunkers? NO, and Here is Why!
We understand. Initially, it does seem like a really good idea. Let’s take an item used for a different purpose and make it into something we will want and need should a chaos situation ever show itself! Preppers are all for the idea of multi-purposing tools and ordinary everyday devices for other extraordinary functions. However,…
(Video) How to Build an Earthbag Fortress on the Cheap
Designing and building one’s own home is a dream come true. We know where we want to live, how much we have to spend, and the design we are looking for. Unfortunately, expectation often exceeds our bank accounts. It just does not seem fair when a potential home owner has all of these creative ideas…
5 Kick Butt Booby Traps to Arm and Protect a Homestead
When the grid goes down protecting ourselves will be a way of life. There will always be someone or something out there attempting to take what is yours and if you do not think now about how to protect you and your family you are just asking for trouble! In no way do we…
(Video) How to Prepare Ahead of Time for Roadside Emergency Repairs
When it came to our father’s sense of preparedness, he had a huge kit in his car. It contained all of the things he felt was needed to keep his family safe and moving on the road. We often laughed at his caution but now can understand why he was as careful as he was.…
3 Vital Winter Survival Gadgets Every Person Should Put in Their Vehicle
None of us wants to think about what will happen to us in case an accident were to take place. This is especially true in the middle of winter when ice and snow in most states are abundant. Still, even in the warmer states, when it comes to winter, the cold can be overwhelming. Without the…