Pretty much every prepper understands the importance of fire when it comes to survival. Arguably fire was one of mankind’s earliest tools, and the one that provided us with the most benefits. From keeping warm and providing light to cooking food and even defense, fire is as ever a valuable, if capricious, servant. And so …
Every prepper understands the importance of water to preparedness, and to that will usually have quite a supply on hand. However, there’s only so much water you can practically store at any one time. The best way to maintain a reliable supply of water during a long-term crisis is to collect rainwater. Even a modest …
Reading topographical maps and understanding the actual terrain of any area you live or travel through is essential. If you want to navigate efficiently using landmarks and find the most efficient and easiest route through any terrain, you’ll need to understand major terrain features. Understanding these features is also crucial for tactical proficiency in the …
You probably don’t need me to tell you that it’s critical to have a safe to protect your valuables. Whether you’re storing guns, jewelry, electronics or anything else, a safe is generally the final line of defense in an asset protection plan. But the bad news is, no matter how big and heavy you think …
One of the most central concepts to prepping is bugging out. When you can’t stay put and bug in, it’s time to grab your gear and literally head for safer pastures. But, as iconic as the image of hiking out on foot is, that isn’t the best way to go. If you want to carry …
Homemade Bug Out Vehicles, and How To Build Yours Read More »
Trespassing laws are one of the most important legal concepts, and US trespassing laws are no exception. Everyone who owns property instinctively wants to maintain control of it, and expects the explicit right to keep unauthorized people off of it. And even though there is no truly unified trespassing law throughout the United States, the …
Whether you are keeping fuel on hand as part of a long-term prep in case of infrastructure collapse, or you just need some ready to go for your lawn mower or tools, rotating your gas can be a major pain. That’s because modern gasoline tends to go bad quickly, especially the stuff with ethanol in …
One of the very best things about living in our era is the unfettered access to constant, high-quality information. That is, if you’re listening to and reading the right stuff! If you are a prepper, you know there is always something else to learn, something else to do, some skill to improve. From how to …
The Top 15 Podcasts for Preppers and Survivalists Read More »
Understanding terrain features is vital, both for the purposes of overland navigation and route planning, and also for tactical proficiency when operating in the field. Disregarding terrain and trying to blunder your way through is going to make your life miserable, difficult, and potentially deadly depending on the circumstances. We covered the five major terrain …
Rosemary is among the most prized herbs, greatly desired not just for its use as an aromatic seasoning but also as a lovely ornamental plant. Native to the Mediterranean, this hardy shrub now grows in most parts of the world. Plants of this type are often loved by chickens as a snack when they are …
