What’s that? Bowhunting? What is this, the middle ages? I'm sure you thought something like that when you read the title. I get it, we have guns nowadays. Powerful ones at that, so what’s the point in using a primitive weapon like a bow and arrow to hunt food? That seems like reasonable enough logic, but here’s the … [Read more...]
6 Best Budget-Friendly Knives For Preppers
One of the most critical items for any prepper to have, without question, is a knife. And the best type of knife to have, in my opinion, is a tactical folding knife. This type of knife is both convenient to carry in your everyday life while also being suitable for both defensive and utilitarian uses. The purpose of … [Read more...]
12 Underrated Prepping Items
There are certain items that can be incredibly useful in a survival scenario, yet they don't usually make it onto people's survival shopping lists. A great example is aluminum foil. It can be used to grow plants, catch fish, start a fire, cook food, collect rainwater, signal for help, and many other things. It makes … [Read more...]
10 Vegetables That Even New Gardeners Can’t Mess Up
You know that home-grown vegetables taste great. You also like the fact that with a home garden, you can save money and avoid harmful pesticides. Perhaps you’ve even experienced the satisfaction that comes with growing your own food. But what if you’ve never had much of a green thumb? If you lack gardening … [Read more...]
EMP or Power Outage? How to Tell the Difference
One of the most worrisome threats that the United States faces is an EMP. With just a single nuclear weapon, a hostile force could dismantle a majority of the nation’s electrical grid, rendering everything from major power plants all the way down to hand-held electronics inoperable. Of course, an EMP detonation … [Read more...]
23 Projects For Preppers To Do Around The House
While others may use the longer daylight hours and warmer temperatures of summer to kick back and relax, you are a doer, as are most preppers and homesteaders. So what’s on your “to-do” list? It’s time to tackle that list one project at a time. Here are some suggestions for DIY projects that will improve your … [Read more...]
10 Items You Should Carry With You Everywhere
As the name suggests, the most vital aspect of being a prepper is being prepared at all times. Unfortunately, many people who are fully prepared to deal with a disaster at home don’t give much thought to how they will deal with a disaster while they are away. While it may not be possible to carry a full stockpile of … [Read more...]
How To Make An Easy Portable Can Stove
I've had a lot of fun making DIY stoves for camping trips and bug out bags. Homemade camp stoves are way cheaper than store-bought ones, and they're usually lighter and much more portable. That's why I recommend everyone try making a stove a two. Recently, I came across a very simple portable stove on the Youtube … [Read more...]
How To Stockpile Food On A Tight Budget
The first winter in my new home delivered a snowstorm of epic proportions. I'm talking ten-foot snowdrifts and downed trees everywhere. We were snowed in for five long days, and there was no way to get to the grocery store. Thankfully, we keep a small stockpile of food on hand which is more than enough to see us … [Read more...]
6 Ways To Find Your Way In The Wilderness Without A Compass
Getting Lost Without a Compass Can Happen to the Best of Us. Here’s What to Do. No one heads into the wilderness with the intention of getting lost. But it happens all the time, even during the most innocent, daytime hike, fishing or hunting trip, and especially to the serious and sometimes over-confident … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Apartment Preppers
I'm gonna be honest: An apartment is not a great place to be when disaster strikes. Not that you can't be a prepper while living in an apartment. You certainly can. In fact, I lived in an apartment for several years after getting into the prepper lifestyle. But the fact is, apartments are filled with lots of people … [Read more...]
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