Bug out bags may prove handy especially in times of emergencies when the only option is to pack your belongings and evacuate the area. An article from Survival Cache will walk you through the process of creating your own bug out bag and the essential items it must include. For those not familiar with the term, a […]

A well-organized prepper’s stockpile will usually include a reasonably large amount of ammunition to be used for self defense and/or hunting, and proper ammo storage is key to safety and long-term viability. Improperly stored ammunition rounds may not only become unreliable, but also dangerous to fire. From Urban Survival Site: “Having a million rounds of […]

Our post modern life is so filled with the spoils and ease of electricity, we use other very convenient objects to produce light when the power goes out. You’ve probably got a few flashlights, along with candles and matches and logs for a fire. But what if the power goes out for an extended period of time? Eventually […]

A couple of state lawmakers from South Carolina are pushing a concept for Americans concerned about a future societal collapse that centers around the formation of like-minded prepping outposts that feature community ammunition depots and tactical weapons training. As reported by the Post and Courier, the lawmakers – State Reps. Josiah Magnuson and Jonathan Hill, […]

We always knew that this would start happening. Earlier this month, I wrote about the severe economic problems that are plaguing South America, but up to this point I have neglected to discuss the horrific famines that are breaking out all over Africa. Right now there is a desperate need for food in South Sudan, […]

Many social and political scientists have said they’ve never seen our country as divided as it is now, at least not in their lifetimes. A good number of them even worry that someday soon, some event – a protest, a riot, a murder of a top figure – will trigger a series of events that […]

On March 7, 2017, State Senator Patrick Colbeck testified before the Michigan State House Energy and Technology Committee regarding House Bill 4220 which would allow homeowners to opt-out of having to use Smart Meters without incurring fees. He is hoping to, at best, keep so-called smart meters from becoming mandatory in Michigan homes as they […]

For many, the world just doesn’t feel like a safe place anymore. Pandemics, the re-emerging threat of nuclear war, terrorist attacks, and even the threat of a good old fashioned natural disaster have many scanning prepper sites online and stockpiling food in their basements. For some people, though, that just isn’t good enough. Those with […]

Proving once again that medication is not the answer to getting inattentive kids to perform well in school, four Fort Worth area public schools are finding success with the LiiNK program. This revolutionary approach to schooling and counteracting ADHD is based on the idea that offering kids more unstructured play can help them focus and […]

Although sweet potatoes are an important staple food for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, this versatile, orange root tuber can be added to many other meals all year round. While sweet potatoes have been used for ages by many cultures around the world, until recently they weren’t a regular sight on American kitchen tables outside of […]

While no one knows what life is going to throw at us, it is safe to say that it won’t hurt to be prepared for an emergency, disaster, or SHTF (S**t Hits The Fan) scenario. According to Back Door Survival, some three million Americans, or 1 percent of the total population, are making detailed plans […]

As more and more cyber-attacks make headlines, people who once thought that something like that could never happen to them are now starting to take a closer look at the companies they do business with and the cyber security measures they have in place. While online banking and commercial transactions have always made some people […]

In case you needed yet another reason to avoid Facebook, a study out of the University of British Columbia has found that nearly one quarter of adult Facebook users have snooped on Facebook accounts belonging to their romantic partners, family members, and even their friends. While it is no secret that people can and will […]

If a major earthquake were to strike in the area you live in, would you be prepared to deal with it? Strong earthquakes are capable of massive devastation – buildings may crumble, roadways may collapse, water and power services are often lost for an extended period of time. Fires can rage through affected areas when […]

If you’re shoveling snow this winter, there’s not much chance you’ll become stranded in a blizzard. But if you’re adventuring with back country hiking, skiing, sledding, snow boarding, snow shoeing, climbing, or merely meandering in the woods, it’s prudent to learn survival techniques. Winter storms can manifest unexpectedly. And, if you’re not prepared, bitterly cold weather and wind can quickly cause hypothermia and frostbite. Knowing […]