In the modern world, most people get their meals thanks to a massive, global food economy. In your local grocery store, you’re likely to find avocados from Peru, coffee beans from Indonesia, watermelon from South Africa, and artichokes from Spain. But when you grow your own food you don’t have … read more
While chickens rule the roost for popularity with homesteaders and self-reliance seekers, we take a look at their smaller equivalent, the humble quail, and how easy it is to get started with quail farming so that you can grow your own sustainable food supply of eggs and meat, whether you … read more
During the great depression when the dollar collapsed, basic items became currency. Any trip to the market would be better accompanied with items such as tobacco, or alcohol to be used as barter and trade items, rather than a pocket full of dollars purely because of the fact that they were … read more
A gas mask that has been used, and still is used, in active NBC situations If you are looking for a budget gas mask that is proven to keep users safe in hazardous attacks, a very basic NBC gas mask is the 4A1 Gas Mask, also known as the Israeli Gas Mask. While … read more
The writer of these posts is a middle-class Venezuelan father, in a country which has the world’s highest inflation rate at more than 4000%. Venezuela is an economic collapse nightmare with extreme shortages of food, riots severe hunger, a crippled economy, crumbling infrastructure, collapsed healthcare system, and a failing government. A number of years ago, Venezuela was … read more
There is a little bit in all of us that would like to escape into the wild, without technology and living off the land in a small log cabin. That, or maybe you are looking for a shelter in your bug-out location for when the sh-t hits the fan. That … read more
Do you know how a spy works or what it takes to work in an intelligence agency? What a lot of people think when they are asked about spies and the intelligence community is what they’ve been shown in the media, and that’s because it is a world shrouded in … read more
A flashlight might not seem like much at first, considering they are a household item that gets used in blackouts, at night, or to look into dark places. But as an everyday carry tool, tactical flashlights have more uses than you expect, and when you don’t have one with you … read more
Your feet are your transport when it comes to the outdoors, and without the right protection, one wrong step could turn a good wilderness trip into a horrible event. When it comes to foot care and management, nothing beats the best military boots that professionals rely upon every day. I … read more
When I took my first long-haul flight, I thought to myself ‘how hard can it be? I’ll just sleep’. I was wrong. Surviving long flights is not easy. Since then, I have found there are a number of things I can do to make long flights a lot less tiring … read more
There is no doubt a bug out bag is a crucial part of being prepared. I have been getting a lot of questions lately around the topic of bug out bags and for good reason, they are a must-have step of preparedness for every household. And we have seen how … read more
If you are looking for one of the best NBC/CBRN gas masks on the market, the M50 Full-Face CBRN Gas Mask should be at the top of the list of considerations for you to buy. This gas mask is the US Military issue service mask and is one that is highly recommended … read more
Many preppers are well-prepared for the first 72 hours of a bad situation. This is because most crises are resolved within that window. However, many of us are unprepared for what might happen in the days or weeks after a major incident. James Ryan will discuss how a prepper can resource … read more
With Spring and Summer fast approaching, I thought it was about time I visited the newest and latest camping equipment and outdoor gear for this year so that we all have the best gear when stepping out the front door and pioneering to that favorite place we always go to. … read more
In this series, you will look at what life is like for a family man living in a social and economic collapse. The writer of these posts is a middle-class Venezuelan, in a country which has the world’s highest inflation rate at more than 4000%. Venezuela is a financial collapse nightmare with extreme shortages of … read more
For a lot of us, we are heavily dependant on systems in place to be sure that we have our food in stores, clean tap water, grid power and other conveniences that we’ve come to take granted in our everyday lives. But what happens when we lose those things, say … read more