Preparing to start living off the grid is not as simple as most people think. They think that all they…
The last few years have been pretty damned frightening. Obviously, it was the COVID-19 pandemic that grabbed the big headlines,…
Getting the right rifle scope can be quite a challenge. If you are a novice shooter, you may be completely…
Recently back in style – and easily found in all the major food supply stores, nuts are one of the…
China has a unique and interesting history. Their culture and advances in science are notable as are their experiences in…
Even though everything in nature is simple, preparing for an outdoor activity is not. There are a billion things to…
Find out what survival and prepper books add value, which ones you should read in your prepping journey, and how…
When you enter college, you start living an adult life and take responsibility for yourself. And that “responsibility” goes beyond…
Prepping 101 – OPSEC
What is OPSEC? OPSEC is short for Operations Security or Operational Security and encompasses identifying critical information to determine if your actions can be observed by adversaries. To boil that…
Bugging Out vs. Hunkering Down
A frequent topic in Preparedness and Survival circles is the subject of Bugging Out and more specifically the question of whether you plan to Bug Out or will you Hunker…
What Is the Best Bunker Design?
Editor’s Note: This article was generously contributed by Clarence Mason and in it he compares and contrasts two different survival bunker designs. Each have their advantages, but if you are…
Survival Skills & DIY Preps – Fire Starters
One of the things that has made us a successful species is our ability to wield fire. Getting a fire…
Shotguns for Survival – Part 1
A shotgun is effective for hunting and there is not much which would be better at defending yourself from man or beast at close range.
How to Heat a Greenhouse Without Electricity
Heating a greenhouse helps protect plants from the ravages of the harsh winter weather. However, it can cost an arm…
