Prepper news and tips for survival, self-sufficiency, self-reliance, and disaster preparedness.
By Daisy Luther What happens when you take a chubby, middle-aged mom, put her on a creepy, abandoned military base and tell her to clear a building in which to take shelter? Since it’s not a real SHTF scenario, hilarity ensues. But had this been…
By Daisy Luther Sometimes, warning labels concern me. I mean, who inspired the label on blow dryers that points out the device should not be used in the shower? And what would even be the point, barring electrocution? Why would you dry your hair while…
By Mac Slavo For those of us on a budget, prepping is often relegated to the back burner. But prepping doesn’t have to be expensive; and if you’re a beginner prepper, having these 4 cheap items in your gear or bug-out bag will give you…
By Mac Slavo Storing wheat in case the SHTF is very popular among preppers and survivalists. But so many don’t know what to do with all that wheat they’ve stored up. Because of that, I’ve decided to detail one great way you can use your wheat…
By Daisy Luther (Natural Blaze Note: We do not receive commissions or payment of any kind for the following article). If you’re like me, Plan A is hunkering down and waiting out a disaster or bad situation. You want to be home where you’re comfortable,…
By Daisy Luther More than 2 weeks ago, the news was abuzz about Amanda Eller, a 37-year-old physical therapist/yoga instructor who took a walk in a Maui forest and never came back to where her car was parked. Theories abounded about Amanda because she’d left…
By Sara Tipton When planning and storing food for emergencies or survival situations, we have long advocated incorporating foods that will last forever (or at least longer than you will). By doing so, this does double duty by boosting your emergency supplies, pantries, and your bartering power,…
By Daisy Luther If there’s one thing I learned in Croatia when I took Selco‘s Urban Survival Course for Women, it’s that survivalism and preparedness are two entirely different animals. If there are two things I’ve learned, it’s that I have mad skills in one…
By Mac Slavo As preppers, we like to share important tips when we come across them. One trick that could help us all immensely when the SHTF is knowing how to start a fire with wet wood: one of the most frustrating things on Earth….
By Mac Slavo Manuka honey is unique to New Zealand, and to obtain pure Manuka Honey is a specialized task for beekeepers. It’s produced by bees that pollinate the flower Leptospermum scoparium, commonly known as the manuka bush, and its antibacterial properties are what set…
By Daisy Luther On March 5, a “cyber event” interrupted grid operations in parts of the western United States, but the hack was just disclosed to the public a few days ago. As of now, officials are not sure who perpetrated the cyber attack. The…
By Mac Slavo After the post about vinegar went up, there were quite a few questions on some things, and I will attempt to tackle them one at a time. Many had asked for a more detailed explanation on water bath canning with vinegar to…
By Daisy Luther In the United States, we are lucky to have massive convenience at our fingertips. I was talking to one of the instructors for the urban survival course, who is from Sweden, on a car ride. He was blown away by some of…
By Prepper Aaron Preppers, how do you filter water in an emergency … without a filter? Filtering water is not something most people normally spend much time thinking about – after all, the water that comes out of your sink is perfectly safe to drink…
By Mac Slavo We’ve all heard of chia seeds, but they are spoken and written about sparingly when it comes to adding them to your prepper supply. But there are several incredibly good reasons to consider storing chia seeds for when the SHTF. The Mayans…
By Mac Slavo Your dog is most likely not going to be forgotten when the SHTF, so why not have a contingency plan for him? Your beloved pet might be able to help you get through a catastrophe, as long as you make plans in…
By Sara Tipton Since flood season is upon us, and it’s “unprecedented” this year, it could be helpful to learn how to gain some knowledge and learn to survive a flash flood. If you get caught in your car in a flash flood, knowing the proper steps…
By Mac Slavo Have you ever wanted to go off the grid? Are you wondering if it’s the right thing to do for you and your family? Many ponder this idea and the implications, so if you’re one of those, here are three things you…
By Mac Slavo Minimalism is having a moment, and a quick perusal of YouTube will have you wondering why you haven’t tried it before, other than it seems like it is diametrically opposed to prepping. But why can’t you be both? Minimalism and prepping can…
By Natural Blaze Shawn James couldn’t take it anymore. A normal job in the city wasn’t for him. One day he quit working, cashed in his savings, and headed to the Canadian wilderness to become self-reliant. First, he needed a place to live. With nothing…
