If the US federal government says something is a threat — or if they happen to admit that something’s a threat — then it’s likely much more of a pending alarming situation than the government cares to admit. Keeping that in mind, the federal government — which include multiple agencies and the military — have…

In an ideal situation, we are safely in our homes and away from the chaos when SHTF. But we know that doesn’t always happen. Sometimes we are out in the middle of a daily routine, sitting in traffic, waiting in line at the grocery store, and then forced to respond to the emergency with dozens…

We find ourselves truly admiring anyone who sincerely means what they say when it comes to living off the grid. In this case, it’s a determined man, Rob Greenfield, who is living debt free in his tiny house in San Diego, California! When you listen to him he seems laid back and deceptively work-shy but…

The reason we read all of these articles on survival is so that one day, hopefully, we’ll be able to take care of ourselves should the worst happen. That’s the idea, anyways. But real survival is far different from the practice runs we go on and the staged events we see on the TV shows.…

You hear the stories all of the time, how a weekend warrior will go into the woods, ill-equipped for what he or she might find there, and run into something unexpected and lethal. There is a great deal of unknowns in the wilderness and while, as survivalists, we would like to think we are prepared for…

For most of us, the shooting of police in Dallas and the Orlando nightclub massacre were shocking and upsetting – and not just because of the loss of innocent life. These violent crimes impacted virtually all of us for two main reasons. In regards to the former, they attacked symbols of safety and security. in…

Everybody lies. Accepting this major fact of life is one of the most terrifying and liberating moments you’ll ever experience. On the one hand, you’ll find yourself feeling a lot more cynical once you’ve accepted this fact, but on the other hand, you’ll find yourself ready to look for fibs and slip ups much more…

It sounds like something out of a spy caper, Mission: Impossible or one of the Jason Bourne movies. However, for whatever private reason, one day you may need to leave, never to be seen again. Sounds a little improbable; everyone needs to be known by someone at one time or another, right? You need a…

Is prepping the same as homesteading? This is a debate that often flares up between the two, usually in online forums. It is an interesting question. Certainly, both share similarities. But there are also some pretty fundamental differences. A prepper is more focused on catastrophe – a survival situation that alters their way of life…

The video on the next page should serve as both a warning and a cautionary tale you must adhere to if you are a survivalist or are preparing for a survival situation or SHTF scenario. It underscores that in either, there are people out there who do not appreciate the survival mentality or more appropriately,…

It’s true; spiders are the #1 fear for most people who live in the world. Most of us can say that we were taught from an early age that spiders should be snuffed out with a paper towel or Kleenex, because if we don’t, they might do something unpredictable if we take our eyes off…

If you stop to pause and think about the most dangerous animals that dwell in the world, the big predators are probably what first come to mind. You’re aware of these predators — they’re the ones with the large claws and big teeth. In fact, you’re likely saying “lions and tigers and bears, oh my!”…

The reason you begin prepping in the first place is to avoid the mistakes of 99% of the people in the country is so that you don’t have to rely on the kindness of others when SHTF. That said, prepping is a serious lifestyle to get into, and demands a lot of planning, research, resources…

We have been watching video from Survivor Lily for years and she is truly one of the best preppers out there. Still, we know very little about the woman, how she lives, who she lives with, and what she does day to day. After all, her life is not all about prepping, right? You might be…