Prepper news and tips for survival, self-sufficiency, self-reliance, and disaster preparedness.
By Sara Tipton The power could go out at any time, especially during cooler months when winter storms can knock out power lines. If the power does go out, and you realize you have no candles, here are 5 do-it-yourself ways to get some light…
By Sara Tipton Dry canning is the storage of dry foods such as rice or beans in canning jars. This process is popular for long-term food storage in your prepper pantry. If you are new to canning, dry canning is a great way to start…
By Daisy Luther In the fashion world (which I’m assuredly not a part of), every year there’s a color or pattern that is deemed “the new black.” That means it’s a new basic, works well in just about any setting, and in any wardrobe. The world…
By Fabian Ommar In one of my recently published articles, I defined situational awareness. I also presented a list of risks and threats commonly found in the urban environment and those posed by large and smaller groups of people and individuals. Selco, who survived in…
By Sara Tipton Hardtack is a staple in most prepper pantries. The good news is that it is still an excellent option for preparedness, and there’s a newer more modern version that may be a better choice for you and your family. Generally speaking, hardtack…
By Daisy Luther Anyone who lives in certain parts of the country knows the signs of an approaching tornado. The wind is whipping things around and the sky turns an indescribably dark yellow-green color. Sometimes there’s hail and heavy rain that suddenly stops. The wind…
By J.G. Martinez Desperation can be a strong motivator. I want to share a story that I strongly identify with, though I have not experienced this to the same degree. I hope never to go through what the migrants in this story had to withstand. Most…
By Daisy Luther Do you ever start reading a prepping article and have absolutely no idea what the heck the writer is talking about because of all the jargon? Are you wondering what all those prepper acronyms actually stand for? Do you wish you had…
By Fabian Ommar Seeking comfort, convenience, and distraction during SHTF? Some might roll their eyes and think this is nonsense. After all, all there is when SHTF are strategies, tactics, and challenging survival work, right? Wrong. Fortunately, there is more to be learned, experienced, and even…
By Daisy Luther More and more people are living in temporary or mobile locations as the economy continues to falter. As the moratoriums on evictions end, the United States could soon see a wave of homelessness the likes of which has not occurred since the…
By Neenah Payne Power comes back for most in Texas, but other problems pile up shows how quickly Texans were thrown into life-threatening situations when the grid failed to provide enough electricity during an unusual cold snap and snow storm in mid-February when temperatures in…
By Toby Cowern Recently, a 48-hour severe weather warning in the region I live was issued. We were warned of strong winds and exceptionally heavy snowfall. Weather warnings happen often, and it’s not anything to stress over. One bit of advice always comes with it….
By Robert Wheeler The United States and the world have been suffering under a slow-burning economic depression for three decades now. Although the US began inching slowly out of the clutches of depression under the Trump administration’s quasi-Americanist tariff policies, COVID mandates, and the government’s…
By Fabian Omar People living in cities are used to a broad net of safety, convenience, and comfort. 60% (on average) of the world population, according to recent estimates, live in cities. More in developed/developing nations (around 80%, as in the U.S.) and less in…
By Toby Cowern Periodically on courses and even in online interactions, we find ourselves in a situation in which we need to ask individuals specific questions. As we see others’ engagement with preparedness and their actions, we realize they have lost their way a bit….
By Toby Cowern Selco and I have had a strong impression for a long time many people in the prepper sphere were almost indulging in a little bit of a fantasy. It wasn’t that they weren’t taking preparedness seriously. They were investing a lot of time…
By Modern Refugee Do you have wheat berries in your stockpile? Have you used them? It’s very important to learn how to work with your new ingredients well before you need to do so in an emergency. Daisy Luther says: Wheat berries are actually not…
By Fabian Omar Since the outbreak of COVID-19, interest in preparedness has spiked considerably. People everywhere are foreseeing challenging times ahead and becoming more conscious about the importance of resiliency and self-sufficiency. The pandemic crisis has brought a lot of economic and financial hardship to…
By Fabian Omar The concept of bugging out is one of the most discussed and controversial topics in preparedness and survivalism. The term bug out comes from the military. It means retreating, fleeing in a hurry, abandoning position in panic. This definition applies to the…
By Daisy Luther Remember just a year ago when everyone was pumped about an exciting new decade? It was 2020 and just the sound of it was futuristic and hopeful. “This is going to be my year!” people said. Unfortunately, I don’t think 2020 was…
