By The Ice Age Farmer Mega interview with David the Good of the Survival Gardening channel! In this first part, we cover the priorities that help frame one’s approach to a survival garden. And while many people get caught up in different techniques and dogma,…
By Daisy Luther The never-ending debate continues: what is the ideal food for your bug-out bag? Lots of people have lots of different opinions. Some folks fill ‘er up with freeze-dried meals and little stoves. Others stash granola or survival bars. Aden wrote here about…
By J.G. Martinez We, as survivors and preppers, have a legacy to fulfill. And what will our legacy as preppers be? What will the future be like? What is the role of the prepper? Let’s perform a thought experiment together, if you will. Something big…
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 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 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 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 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…
By Misty Anderson Having a water distiller in the home is a huge benefit for cooking and drinking, and it is a must-have item for urban survival. A simple description of how a distiller works is that it boils water in order to capture steam,…
