7Cr17MOV is a popular steel used to make budget survival knives that are worth having. Learn how to spot a good budget knife and avoid the junk. Great knives are great not because of the logo on the side, but rather because of what they are made of, how they are tempered, and the care […]
DIY plans, videos, infographic, and info about the Walipini, an underground greenhouse that lets you grow year round. You can build it for less than $300!! Homesteaders, farmers, and backyard gardeners often use various methods to extend the growing season, especially in colder climates. They often use cold frames, hoop houses, black plastic, frost covers, and greenhouses to give their […]
Are you really prepared for anything that comes your way? Here are some survival scenarios which you probably haven’t put much thought into. Let’s face it, just because you think you are prepared doesn’t always mean you are. Have you considered the wide range of threats you may have to face in any given situation? […]
Is Legacy Food’s 183 Serving Mega Sample Pack your best bet for long term food storage? We broke out our bucket and compared it to the competitors. Having food on hand during a natural disaster or a major prepper scenario is vital. Having food with a long shelf life is just as vital. If you’re not checking dates […]
Learn to be the Gray Man. Knowing how to remain unnoticed, unseen, and safe in a crowded, public location is vital in many SHTF survival situations. Although the task may seem impossible, you truly can remain anonymous even when surrounded by people. As a prepper, you don’t want to be identified as the guy who’s got […]
So what happens to your body after about three weeks without food? Spoilers! Slow and miserable death! But is your best bet really bags of beans and rice? You hear it all the time… “You can live 3 days without water, and 3 weeks without food”. Well, let me tell you a little secret…. Those […]
Prepping can easily cost an arm and a leg, maybe a 1970’s corvette too. But there are ways that prepping can actually save or even make you money too. Prepping isn’t cheap, and some days it feels like a rich man’s game. Buying all that gear, food for months, something to store water in, maybe some […]
Our in-depth Rolling Fox Tarp Shelter review puts it to the test. We share our findings and compare the competition. Find out if it’s really worth your money. The market is absolutely overloaded with a variety of tarp shelter brands and variations. If you can think if it, it’s practically guaranteed to exist. For good reason too, […]
We’re going way beyond beans and rice! These non-perishable foods, snacks, sweeteners, seasonings, and condiments will last a very (very) long time… There are many foods that do not spoil or decay over time. Salt, while technically a rock, is one example. Dried beans, honey, and jello mixes are others. If I asked you to name a food that […]
Teach your kids these 5 simple survival skills to keep them safe. And parents, learn what you can do NOW to teach them how to survive if they ever need it. If you’re lucky, smart, and prepare ahead of time, most of us won’t find ourselves in a desperate survival situation. But, if you do something dumb, or forgot (or […]
When picking a bug out vehicle, and we mean a realistic one and not some monster hot wheels pipe dream, there are a few important things to consider. Today when selecting a car it’s all about the trunk space for the groceries; will I have enough leg room; and can it come in a different color? But, none of […]
The Prepper Website launches their own podcast, and it has an interesting twist… As technology continues to allow the free movement of information, one such avenue of information that is extremely valuable are podcasts. In an effort to reach a broader audience with the message of preparedness, Todd Sepulveda, owner of Prepper Website, has launched […]
So you’ve found a water source, and you’ve boiled it…or maybe you filtered it instead. Great! But wait, is your new “clean” water really all that clean?? While a rather simplistic thing to say, clean water is the most important item in your survival preps. You may be saying to yourself, “yeah, I know that”, and I’ll […]
Dehydrating food is one of the best ways to preserve it for the lone term. Learn these 8 tips that anyone serious about dehydrating should know. Long considered the “holy grail” of preservation, food dehydration is a must-have skill for preppers. Today we’re going to go beyond the usual instructions to let the food dry […]
Small survival kits are perfect for emergencies because you can carry them with you anywhere. Today we feature the classic Altoids survival kit. You might be a seasoned veteran when it comes to survival and prepping or you might have just fallen in love with the craft. In either case, it’s surprising how having a […]
This essential list of gear will get you started if your new, and maybe add a few new items to a finished bag if you’re an experienced prepper. Mankind has come a long way from our time living in caves and hunting for food, nevertheless, there are still moments where our instincts and tools can […]
Urban survival skills are about knowing what to expect when SHTF happens in a city, what skills you need, and what to do in the first 24 hours and beyond. If the power grid in your city went offline, what would you do? Probably not reach for the fridge – at least not for too long. In an urban […]
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