For those of us who need a refresher on the history of medicine, Penicillin was the beginning of the antibiotic age. Discovered in 1928, a researcher named Alexander Fleming figured out that bacteria in a petri dish that was full of Staphylococcus colonies could not grow in the mold. After Fleming isolated the source from the…

It’s challenging knowing what type of shelter to build when you’re in need of one. So much depends on your existing conditions, building materials, and the tools you have with you. It’s important to consider whether it’s safe enough to search for materials before constructing your shelter. But you also need to take the weather…

Bug out bags and survival kits are great, but over time you need to replace the supplies. Why is that? Moisture can seep in and ruin some of the supplies and you may also have the issue of dirt and sand getting in your bag, especially if you bring it with you everywhere.  common bug…

When Doomsday arrives guns and tools will only last so long. Eventually, post-collapse you’ll run out of ammo, your tools will become dull, and your knives will not last forever. Even if you have a few reliable tools, you’ll need the skills to make new ones. Primitive tools are reliable and can be used for…

Whether you like the taste of it or not, Miracle Whip can be used for just about anything. Yes, it can add some flavor to you sandwich. But it can also remove the stains of cigarette smoke from the walls of a house, remove that dead skin from your feet, polish your jewelry and brass…

It’s easy for any survivalist to get caught up in stockpiling and enjoying the world. Buying the latest and newest survival gear and preparing for the future when an EMP takes place is a prepper’s common past time. It’s essential to plan ahead for when SHTF, but will all preppers really be ready to face…

Those Crazy Russian Hackers are at it again, showing us all some easy hacks to make life easier for a prepper, survivor, and homesteader! In this chapter, your car is the focus. When it comes time to bug-out a car may be key for some individuals so it’s important to know a few things about…

Whether you’re the type of person that drools over sweets, a perfectly cooked steak, or a bottle of vintage wine, everyone can appreciate the delicacy that is cheese. And for the cheese enthusiasts, there are so many types to eat! Soft cheese, hard cheese, moldy cheese, stinky cheese, brined cheese, curd cheese. But did you…

This is one of those DIY survival preparation projects that you can do now, really inexpensively, and store for when you need it. In a survival situation, particularly if the power is down, keeping your clothes clean will be a major chore. It is important though to keep as clean as possible, including your clothes,…

What is better than shooting guns? Making one yourself! It quite exhilarating firing a gun, especially when you’re out on the range with a couple of buddies. Imagine how much of a hot shot you’d be if you showed up to the range to shoot a gun you made yourself. If you didn’t go to engineering…

For those new to the world of knots, a monkey’s fist or paw is a specific type of knot. Resembling the paw or fist of a monkey, this knot is often used as a weight at the end of a rope or heaving line. It is generally tied around a stone to use as a…

Just because S has HTF, it doesn’t mean that you have to deprive yourself of wonderful things… like delicious chicken, fish, or beef. And you certainly shouldn’t deprive yourself of building your own smokehouse at your bug out cabin. It’s stressful enough to be in a situation that calls for bugging out. It can be…

Finding and drinking clean water is one of the most important resources you will need when SHTF. Depending on the situation, ensuring you have safe drinking water when the situation calls for it is easier said than done. For example, if you happen to live in an area that only has salt water such as…

Charcoal is a pretty amazing resource to have when you’re bugging out. Created by heating wood to the point where all the water and materials are removed except the carbon. The carbon then acts as a fuel that can burn far hotter than the wood it was created from! While burning, charcoal also produces less…