Prepper news and tips for survival, self-sufficiency, self-reliance, and disaster preparedness.
By Sara Tipton If you find yourself in unfamiliar territory and have lost your way, nature can give you predictable methods to help you find out way home; you just need to know what they are. Being lost or disoriented can feel overwhelming, but knowing…
By Chris Leslie Are you looking for the best chicken breed for your small farm, backyard, or homestead? One of these breeds is likely to be the perfect choice! In this article, you’ll learn the origins and characteristics of five of the most popular and…
By Jeremiah Johnson It’s more important now than ever before in recent American history to understand how to live off the grid. And to do this, you need to understand how to make your own power. I’ve lived off the grid for years now, and…
By Bjorn Andreas Bull-Hansen Modern life will not make you happy. The Great Reset or not, what’s coming will not be good for our mental health and we will be happier off the grid. 0:00 – Intro 0:17 – The lies we tell ourselves 4:50…
By Aden Tate Caffeine is the one addiction that’s socially acceptable. You can have somebody that needs coffee so badly that they start to go through withdrawal symptoms within a matter of hours if they don’t have yet another mug. So what do you do…
By J.G. Martinez Access to fuel under abnormal conditions is a paramount issue. Without proper access, our mobility will be severely restricted after a disaster. Therefore, we need to consider some other alternatives to your standard tank full of gasoline. Propane, methane, or bio-gas are…
By Auz Burger Preparing yourself for an emergency with an off-grid shelter that can keep you sustained for an extended period of time is a good idea. What if having that off-grid shelter is what ends up saving your life one day? There are too…
By 1stMarineJarHead On Tuesday (19APR22) morning, I was sitting in front of my computer reading the news and drinking a cup of coffee, when at 0811, power outages hit my area (a note on the time later). The NOAA had us on a Winter Storm…
By Jordan McDowell There’s no doubt about it – tactical gear is becoming more and more present in the everyday life of civilians. But with so much gear on the market, it can be tough to know which pieces are essential. That’s why we’re going…
By J.G. Martinez I’ve been a prepper for years, and as I look back over this journey, I can say that there are things I could have done better. When I first started getting into prepping, I would have loved someone to provide some guidance….
By J.G. Martinez Water is the most important prep, in my book. Even living in a tropical country with an abundance of water, easy access to clean water can sometimes get scarce. It’s impossible to write about water without mentioning the minimum ration: one gallon per…
By Bjorn Andreas Bull-Hansen In a SHTF situation, preppers and preparedness minded people should be able to bug out. But have preppers forgotten about this one simple skill necessary to do just that? Subscribe to https://bull-hansen.com to be notified about new videos and get updates…
By Fabian Ommar Street smarts are an asset, and even more so in volatile and turbulent times. “You’re a born innocent, JeeBee. Until you learn this is a different world nowadays, that you’re either top dog or bottom dog, that there’s no such thing as…
By Selco We previously posted an interview between Toby and Selco as they looked at how supply chain shortages spread, what they mean, and how to prepare for them. Today, their discussion continues as they look at how one adapts to a rapidly changing world….
By Fabian Ommar Being exposed to the elements automatically turns humans into survivors, whether in the wilderness or in the city. Unlike most animals, we aren’t naturally equipped to handle bad, extreme, or changing weather efficiently, nor to remain duly concealed/protected from predators and other…
By Daisy Luther Those paying close attention to the news right now are probably holding their breath, just waiting for the other shoe to drop and drag us all into World War 3. I’d love to be able to say that’s not going to happen,…
By Selco Today, we have an interview between Toby and Bosnian War survivor Selco, as they examine how shortages of goods impacts a populace, how these shortages spread, and what the prepper can do to mitigate how they impact his family. Enjoy. (For the full…
By Sara Tipton The United States Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency has issued an unusual warning to businesses due to the concerns occurring from the Russia/Ukraine conflict. “Every organization—large and small—must be prepared to respond to disruptive cyber activity,” the agency says in its warning….
By Colette Using the four levels of disasters introduced in an earlier OP article, I will take a close look at canning as a method of food preservation. Exactly how does canning and the four levels of disaster mesh? For each level of disaster, I…
By Indiana Lee We’re living in uncertain times. Between the effects of natural disasters and social unrest, things can feel overwhelming. Your life might change instantly, and if you’re not prepared for it, you could find yourself struggling to get by both physically and emotionally….
