Safety is always an important consideration for any person – whatever gender, race, or age. However, with so many products and services available in the market promoting safety, protection, and security, you may find yourself asking: “What is the best way to defend myself”? The best tool you can have … read more
Aside from basic survival necessities like food and water, a prepper also needs to consider having a stock of gas handy. When things go awry, having ample gas reserves could become a key factor to your survival. Your stock of gas can help you not just to survive but thrive … read more
Electromagnetic pulses are bursts of electromagnetic energy. They can be natural occurrences or man-made. EMP’s can damage electronic equipment, and at high energy levels, a powerful EMP event can cause great damage to physical objects. EMPs do not cause harm to animals or plants, but they can cause large-scale electronic … read more
There isn’t much that you can do when you can’t see in the dark. Yet, a source of light like an emergency candle is one of the most overlooked prepping supplies. Sure, battery-operated and solar-powered emergency lights you can use, but an emergency candle is a must-have. When it comes … read more
Did you know that one-third of Americans are one paycheck away from financial ruin? That’s a scary, but realistic, truth. Americans aren’t as financially prepared as we should be, and one massive medical bill can send your finances in a downward spiral. Homelessness is something anyone can face at any … read more
For anyone who spends a lot of time outdoors, a snake bite is a very serious concern. If you are outdoors and are bitten by one of the many highly poisonous snakes in the world, you can die, so it is for your own safety that you should know how … read more
Earthquakes happen anywhere, any time, and without any warning, so preparing is key Earthquakes are abrupt, devastating and disastrous, and what makes them worse is that they happen in an instant, without warning, anytime, anywhere. It is because of this that many residents in ‘high risk’ areas should know what … read more
Sighting a rifle – crucial for accuracy Seasoned riflemen tend to say that a rifle is no better than its sights. Sighting a rifle scope is one of the most important things to ‘get right‘ to make sure you land your hits where you want them. There is no arguing … read more
Grow your own medicine with these medicinal plants Part of taking charge of your health is knowing what herbal remedies you can use instead of those from modern medicine to treat minor health issues. Medicinal plants are a must for any self-sufficient home, as they are a way of ensuring … read more
One of the most basic and important survival skills you can learn Seeking shelter should be your first priority in almost any survival situation. But if you are caught in the wild with nothing, would you know how to make a survival shelter? You will after reading this. While the … read more
A grid-down scenario is a prepper’s worst nightmare. And it is something that preppers and the government share a mutual fear of. In just one month in a grid-down scenario, services, supplies, and necessities will be so severe that your neighbor would kill you for food, and law enforcement will … read more
A knife can beat a gun in less than 21-feet, here’s why Ever heard of the age-old saying ‘never bring a knife to a gun fight’? Well, it’s not true. There are times when a blade or a sharp object can beat a holstered gun. In this post, we show … read more
Caching – keeps your food, water, weapons and supplies safe In an emergency situation, being able to leave home and have access to guaranteed supplies is very important. Having a survival cache is a survivalist’s solution to make sure that you have supplies available that you would not be able … read more
Jungle survival without clothes is nothing for this survivalist Do you think you could survive 21 days, without clothing, in the remote tropical rainforest of the Amazon? How about 40 nights in remote South Africa, with no clothes? Let me know what you think in the comments at the bottom of … read more
Military tactics plays a strong role in survival skills This is especially the case when we consider the importance of military tactics in a SHTF scenario. In the event you need to search a building and you suspect there may be hostile enemies present, you want to be sure you … 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