Prepper news and tips for survival, self-sufficiency, self-reliance, and disaster preparedness.
By Daisy Luther One of the most common questions I get from folks who don’t live on a large property in a rural area is how to store a lot of water for a long-term emergency. First, let me give you a harsh reality check….
By Sara Tipton Making sure we put our safety and the safety of our family first is a priority for most. With the concern over rolling blackouts, brownouts, and power grid failure during this summer, many have turned to generators to power their homes. However,…
By Aden Tate In The Seven Pillars of Wisdom, Lawrence of Arabia notes that by switching to carrying flour rather than rice in their packs, his men were able to carry much more calories with them. Preppers have a special affinity for rice, but are there…
By Sara Tipton Learning how to use thermal cooking can help reduce the use of stored fuels during emergencies. This little-known cooking hack will slow cook your meal and help maintain indoor temperatures while reducing the amount of fuel needed. During off-grid emergencies, it is…
By J.G. Martinez There’s a lot of concern out there over rising fuel prices as the US and European economy heads off a cliff. As an outside observer who already passed through one of the worst economic downturns in the world, I can identify with…
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…
