Prepper news and tips for survival, self-sufficiency, self-reliance, and disaster preparedness.
By Mac Slavo Prepping is about preparing for the worst when times are the best. Those who are taking their own survival and family’s well being into consideration before the SHTF are often looked at as a little crazy. But some lessons should be learned…
Scientist at the University of Tsukuba studies ancient cuneiform records for evidence of unusual solar activity 2,700 years ago, and identify three possible magnetic storms by matching the dates with tree-ring radioisotope data A research team led by the University of Tsukuba combined observations from…
By Mac Slavo If you lose power, knowing how to easily make an oil lamp out of items you may already have could help provide the comfort of some lighting when things go dark. Oil lamps have been around since ancient times, and while they…
By James Prigioni Anyone can convert their garden and kitchen scraps into black gold. In this video, James Prigioni shows a quick, simple and inexpensive way to make a worm bin for making rich compost for your gardens. Subscribe to James Prigioni on YouTube. Subscribe for natural…
By Tess Pennington When emergencies happen, many of us use these experiences as a testing ground to evaluate our supplies, take inventory, and see if we are mentally equipped for the stressors of an emergency. Taking this a step further is talking and bouncing ideas…
By Daisy Luther Prepping isn’t all about whiling away your hours in a bunker, reloading ammo. It’s about the everyday things we do and the differences in our mindsets from non-preppers, and these are things that only real preppers will understand. Preppers know these are…
By Mac Slavo Flooding can cause massive damage to your home and property, and there isn’t a whole that can be done to mitigate those costs if you haven’t prepared. If you live in a flood-prone region, it’s crucial to make a plan now to…
Fish has been a predominant and high-quality protein and oil source in the human diet since ancient times. A new study by researchers from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI), the Zinman Institute of Archaeology and the Oranim Academic College examined traditional fish preparation employed…
By Sara Tipton It’s that time of year again! The aspen trees on the mountain are turning yellow and there’s a slight cool crisp chill to the air in the mornings. Our fall preparations for winter need to begin soon, and we have already started…
By Mac Slavo This is the season for canning! As we gather our harvests for the year to store for winter, it’s important to note the few dangers of canning so we can keep ourselves and families safe and healthy. Canning is simple, but it…
By Mac Slavo Often people assume prepping or getting ready for an emergency is expensive, and it certainly can be. However, there are still some things that can be done before the SHTF to help raise your chances of survival that don’t cost anything. 1…
By Selco People want definitive solutions, manuals that are gonna help them step by step, lead them from point A to point B. It works in any field of life, so it works too in the field of survival. It is one of the reasons…
By Tess Pennington Imagine this scenario: It’s the year 2005 and you are living in the heart of New Orleans. A hurricane is threatening to hit and even though the city sits 8 feet below sea level, you choose not to evacuate or even prepare because…
By Daisy Luther Hurricane Dorian had been headed straight for Florida as a potential Category 4 hurricane, but this morning, things have changed. The hurricane has picked up even more power and is now a Category 5, and the direction has shifted, putting South Carolina…
By Daisy Luther Have you ever waited too long to prepare for an emergency and then you get to the store and the supplies you need are gone? The shelves are nearly bare because a horde of other locals got there first? If you need…
By Daisy Luther Hurricanes are not always completely predictable and sometimes we end up being surprised when the storm dramatically changes course or gains power. Due to this, sometimes people aren’t as prepared as they’d like to be when suddenly the weather channel announces the…
By Dagny Taggart If you live in Florida, Georgia, or the Carolinas, you have (hopefully) heard by now that a big storm is heading your way. Currently a tropical storm, Dorian is expected to strengthen to a Category 2 hurricane when it reaches the eastern…
By Mac Slavo Even though no one quite knows when exactly the upcoming recession will strike, economist Harry Holzer says newer college graduates are among the first to be targeted by employers in an economic downturn. Their lack of experience in the workplace makes them…
By Mac Slavo Sometimes when we put our bug out bags together, we forget some things that could be highly useful if something goes wrong. Of course, you may or may not need these items or be compelled to add them to your bug out…
By Mac Slavo We all use toothpaste. Most of us have some in our home right now. But there are some odd ways you can use toothpaste after the SHTF, or before if you so desire! Obviously, most of us are still going to brush…
