Prepper news and tips for survival, self-sufficiency, self-reliance, and disaster preparedness.
By Daisy Luther As a prepper, even though our numbers are growing, we have a pretty unique view of the world. Because of that view, there are things people outside our sphere say to us over and over when they learn of our survival mindset….
By Aden Tate The past two years have served as a wake-up call for Americans everywhere. We’ve detailed this in our prior post on what were the top 10 posts of TOP for 2021. It’s blatantly obvious that Americans are becoming preppers, and are actively…
By Sara Tipton Let’s say you’re feeling pretty good about your preps. You’ve got your preps squared away, a nice supply for medical and first aid supplies, you’re prepped for multiple types of emergencies. Now, what do you do? It’s time to take your preparedness…
By J.G. Martinez One of the main concerns of the responsible caregiver/parent is to protect the health and well-being of our loved ones. And a large part of our ability to do that derives from our ability to get proper medical attention. In a SHTF…
By Rachel Lauren By now, I’m sure you heard that the gridlock earlier this week on I95 in Virginia was absolutely terrible. And I can attest to the fact it felt worse than it looked on the news. Over 40 miles of cars trapped on…
By Meadow Clark A couple years ago, I compiled a list of 25 basic life skills that should be taught in school (but aren’t). The readers all chimed in with some great additions to the list. Some of you had thoughtful objections. Interestingly, a lot…
By Fabian Ommar It’s always beneficial to clarify definitions, and even within the world of prepping this needs to be done. What are the differences between survival and subsistence skills? Do the differences even matter? Let’s delve into this, starting with the basics… “Basic” survival…
By Aden Tate History has shown us that collectivism detests the individual. The man who can exist independent of the system, who thinks for himself, who is not easily swayed, and who has values rooted in absolute truth which he refuses to give up –…
By Bjorn Andreas Bull-Hansen Natural Blaze Editor’s Note: Our favorite Norwegian is back (if you haven’t heard his epic rant “I’ve Had Enough of This Sh*t”, it’s a must). This video is a more practical guide, as opposed to philosophical, for navigating the end of…
By Daisy Luther Have you ever heard anyone utter some variation of one of these comments? “I’m going to start prepping as soon as I can move.” “I can’t prepare because I live in a tiny apartment.” “Well, once we are able to get moved…
By Daisy Luther Author of The Bug Out Book and The NEW Interactive Prepper’s Book of Lists When disaster seems imminent, there’s one vital decision that preppers have to make: grab your bag and bug out or hunker down and bug in? The lyrics from the chorus…
By Sara Tipton Winter is approaching, so while we’re still in this beautiful season of autumn, we should look into making basic preparations for a potential winter power outage. If you are unprepared, you could be cold and uncomfortable, so here are some basic tips…
By Sara Tipton Rosehips are a great natural medicine to forage for during fall and begin to appear in early autumn and throughout the winter months after they have set blooms. To find rosehips, you need to be able to identify wild roses. Wild roses…
By Sara Tipton Unfavorable weather conditions can create setbacks with winter plans. Have you considered what you will do if your vehicle breaks down during a winter storm or worse, you find yourself stranded in freezing and snowy conditions? One of the first, and most…
By Aden Tate Have you ever considered a bug-out bag for your little ones? Well, imagine this: disaster has struck, and you decide to get your family out of the house and head for the hills. One of those family members happens to be a…
By Daisy Luther The supply chain shortages have gotten so real that there’s pretty much no way even the most fervent bury-er-of-one’s-head-in-the-sand can ignore them. A stop at nearly any store in the country shows bare spots on shelves that used to be stocked to the point…
By Tyler Durden The energy crisis that is rippling through Asia and Europe could unleash electricity shortages and blackouts in the U.S., according to Bloomberg. Ernie Thrasher, CEO of Xcoal Energy & Resources LLC., told energy research firm IHS Markit that U.S. utilities quickly turn to more coal because…
By Fabian Ommar When it comes to how we see and prepare for SHTF, thinking in terms of real and probable rather than fictional and possible can make a big difference. Even though SHTF has many forms and levels and is in essence complex, random, diverse and unsystematic, some patterns and principles…
By Sara Tipton Seasonal items tend to be at their best prices when they’re out of season. While many are holding out for Black Friday deals next month, October is still proving to be a decent time to shop! Don’t wait if you are looking…
By Sara Tipton When we are faced with dramatic emergency situations, convenience can help keep us calm and eliminate some of the added stress that’s inevitable during a crisis. That’s why convenience is one of the basic rules to creating a solid emergency food pantry. Many…
