3 Steps To Ensure Your Bug-Out Bag is Always Up To the Task
While it is almost natural for a knowledgeable prepper to have several go-bags stashed throughout their property — at least one for each family member — many people neglect to pack even a single bag, despite the federal government explaining the importance of such precautions. However, even those who do pack emergency bags can get […]
Inventive Farming Techniques for the Future
Are you interested in homesteading and learning how to create and run a farm? Or maybe you already have a farm but you’d like to discover ways to run it more efficiently. Whatever situation you may currently be in, there’s no denying that improving your farming skills is one of the best ways to spend […]
Best Gun Safes: An Introduction to Choosing the Right Gun Safe for Your Needs
If you own a firearm or plan to buy one, it’s important to have a safe place to store it. But when it comes time to buy the right safe for your needs, you might feel a little overwhelmed. There are so many different safe brands, sizes, prices and features available. To help you save […]
Survival Tips: How Some Families in Texas Could Have Been Better Prepared
Is there anything Texas homeowners could have done to be prepared for the freak weather and power outages that happened? Preppers would be ready with these six things:1. GeneratorPropane generators are less likely to freeze in winter weather, and propane is usually cheaper than gasoline. Generators can keep power going for your furnace and stove, […]
How To Bug Out in an Abandoned Building
Not everyone can choose to bug out in the woods. Abandoned buildings can be a great spot for city dwellers if you know your stuff. Here’s what to do.1. Scout AheadBefore you take your family into unfamiliar surroundings, take the time to scout out potential locations yourself (or with a fellow prepper). Move quietly, stay […]
Can Watching Horror/Sci-Fi Movies Prepare You for Real-Life Events?
Have you ever wondered why horror, sci-fi and apocalyptic movies are so popular? As long as the movie is realistic and well done, it promotes a “what if” response in most people. You may not even realize you’re having a “what if” response, but your subconscious mind is most likely thinking about what you would […]
How To Prepare for the Next Pandemic
If history has taught us one thing, it’s that nasty viruses have a tendency to show up at the worst times. What do you need to protect your family against the next pandemic?1. Non-Perishable Food and WaterMake sure you have plenty of food stocked up at home so you don’t have to go outside during […]
What Happens if “The Big One” Erupts in Yellowstone
Yellowstone is a tourist’s paradise. The expansive terrain is broken up with other-worldly hot pots, eroded basaltic lava flows, fossil forests, a black obsidian mountain, and a variety of odd formations. While there’s no denying Yellowstone is beautiful and worth visiting multiple times over, there’s also no denying that the very features that make the […]
Preparing and Stocking Up for Winter Driving
Winter months are beautiful in many parts of the country, but you should not let that beauty distract you. Driving conditions quickly worsen during the colder months, with ice and snow becoming perilous for the unprepared driver. A coat of fresh snow over an icy surface can lead to spinouts and accidents, and if you […]
3 Affordable and Effective Rainwater Harvesting Methods
In large scale natural disasters, water contamination and loss are among the leading concerns of preppers. Even when a disaster isn’t imminent, collecting water is useful for reducing your expenses and limiting dependence on municipal supplies. The easiest way to collect water is to store jugs filled with clean, drinkable water, but you have to […]