All preppers need to know to keep their stockpile safe and secure when running out of storage space! If you have been prepping for a long time then you probably have tons of food, water, tools, and other supplies in your home. This means that you will be as prepared as possible when SHTF. However,…

Here is the game: Our participant has to go into a dollar store and pay only ten dollars for supplies to make her survival kit. She is going to be out and about in the woods for twelve hours, has to make at least two meals and she should be able to submerge her items in water…

If you have a Mylar blanket in your bug out gear, here some clever ways to take advantage of it during a collapse! Many survivalists know that a collapse can occur at any time. This is why we must always have our bug out gear packed with just the right amount of supplies. We would…

Many of us have empty medicine bottles in our home, here are some really creative ways to use them when SHTF! Most preppers know how important it is to find new ways to use old items. We may use empty cans or bottles to hold new supplies. Another item that we all  have a ton…

Nearly everyone knows the importance of matches in a survival kit. They are dependable, lightweight, and provide you with the added benefit of knowing exactly how many fires you should be able to light so that you can plan accordingly. Only five matches left and no end in sight to your survival situation? You’d better not…

Every prepper will come across trash when SHTF, here are four trash items that can be very useful! Most preppers that have been preparing for a collapse or disaster for any amount of time, know that it is important to find as many different ways to use the things around you. You may be running low…

While many survivalists these days are turning to the cheap Bic lighters to fill their survival kits, there are many others who are die hard purists and prefer the old-fashioned Zippo-style lighter. There is absolutely nothing wrong with either side; they both have their pros and cons, and it’s really a matter of personal preference.…

It’s hard not to take certain things for granted. Everyday household items, for example, are just some items that will be precious and in high demand after SHTF. Think about how it will be when the grid goes down. The reality is many of the stores will be bought out or looted, and the trains, trucks,…

Preppers might think that you can’t prepare for a SHTF situation on a budget, here are five affordable items every prepper can get! Since prepping for any situation requires that you stockpile tons of food, water, and other gear, some people think that prepping isn’t possible for them because it costs too much money. However,…

When the grid goes down, of course, preppers will remember to use the survival skills they have been practicing for years, but they’ll also recall random survival hacks. You know, those hacks you watched on YouTube that make you ROFL when you needed a break from practicing with your bow and arrow. Many are well…

Silica gel packs — those little packets of beads that often come with certain foods, electronics, shoes, etc. and always say DO NOT EAT–are most often thrown away the second the package is opened, usually without a second thought. This is unfortunate, as these little packets can be made useful in a variety of areas,…

The more and more we hear about the astounding wonders of baking soda. No, it’s not just for baking anymore, although it IS great for cake making and any number of other recipes. From creating effective and whitening toothpaste to freshening up a stinky sink or refrigerator, baking soda is a staple in the American…

When it comes to bugging out, we like simple. There will already be too much on our minds when the SHTF and, when it comes to security, whether it is at home or in the wilderness we don’t want to face something complicated. The important thing is to know when you need to play it…

If a survivalist wants to be prepared for illnesses for when SHTF, here are the four most important antibiotics he will need: As preppers, we are always stockpiling new and different items to make sure we are truly prepared for anything. This is why in addition to stockpiling food, water, and tools, you should probably…