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Fatwood: What Is It and Why You Need It

Fatwood is derived from certain softwood trees which are more flammable the other trees, making fatwood great for tinder and kindling.

Many preppers like the idea of being a lone-wolf survivalist, but you’ll need a survival team to get through a long-term disaster.

Because of shows like Doomsday Preppers, most people have misconceptions about what it is to be a prepper. Here’s how to respond.

You can survive a wildfire as long as you are careful, have a plan of action, have plenty of emergency supplies, and know what to do.

While flour typically has a shelf life of about 6 months, but when stored properly, white flour can last over 10-15 years.

While potassium iodide is not a “cure all” for all radiation-caused illness, it can help prevent radiation sickness of a very specific type.

The global supply chain is being stretched to its limit, leading to shortages in just about everything. What happens next?

Knives are the best survival tool for many reasons including appearance, versatility, durability, affordability, and more.

Droughts are causing problems for farmers, and the supply chain issues are only getting worse, which means food prices will soon skyrocket.

You can make a variety of survival items from a simple drinking straw such as a medicine holder, spice rack, fire starter, and more.