The Most Overrated Prepper Foods
I could spend hours on this one. Just mention Meals Ready to Eat (MREs) at a party, backyard barbecue, or…
A Prepper’s Guide to Candle Making
Well, I said I was probably not going to do this. My wife actually laughed out loud when she read…
The Leatherman: One of the Most Useful Survival Tools You Can Carry
I think my dad had every tool known to man and then at least 3 extras of each. Which was…
Food Dehydration – A Prepper Tool For Food Security
As a kid, I can’t tell you how many times I heard my mother yell, “Make sure you drink enough…
What Is MOLLE Gear and Why It Matters for Preparedness
It’s a funny sounding acronym for sure, but there’s probably not a better organizational system out there than Modular Lightweight Load-carrying…
The Survival Knife: A Practical Guide
The first thing that pops into my mind when thinking about the survival knife is John Rambo in the 1982…
Preparing For Emergencies: 72 Hours vs. 30 Days
I’ve lived through more than my share of disasters. Maybe you have, too. But even if you’ve just seen it…
The Prepper’s Gray Water Playbook: Turning Waste into Water Security
Introduction Water is one of those things most of us don’t think about until it stops flowing. Turn the tap,…
DIY Solar Panels: Is Building Your Own System Worth It?
Introduction: Why Solar Power Is Appealing Grid instability, extreme weather, cyber threats and infrastructure failures have made electricity one of the most…
Trapping For Food, Fur And Survival, Part 3 Blog
In this third and final trapping installment, we’re going to discuss a trap that takes a much different approach than the snare and deadfall, but one that is just as…