Bug Out Locations, Supplies & Resources
Over the next few weeks Lisa and I are going through all the steps of bugging out, and discussing why it’s more complicated than it seems on the surface. This
Survival Skills
Prepper First Aid: How To Dress a Wound
When it comes to being prepared, having a broad base of knowledge will help to keep you calm when unexpected things come up. From water filtration to how to dress a
The Best Batteries for Emergency Preparedness & Storage
Stocking extra batteries goes hand in hand with prepping like backyard chickens and bug out bags. These days however it’s not as simple as going to the grocery store and
Everyday Items I Will Miss When The SHTF
The world we are living in today is a far cry from what I believe our forefathers set out for us to have, but in the US today everyone has
Are Bushcraft Skills Important for Preppers?
While bushcraft or wilderness survival skills aren't a "top priority" when it comes to prepping skills and being prepared for disaster, they are force multiplying skills. Knowing how to
The All American Sun Oven Workshop
If you have been interested in preparedness for a while you no doubt have heard about the All-American Sun Oven, and possibly even own one. In my opinion, the Sun
12 Edible Plants in a Survival Situation
There are many ways to forage for food in a survival situation. In a previous post I wrote about how you can eat bugs, insects, snakes and fishing to survive.
Bartering When the S Hits the Fan and Stashing Cash
When it comes to prepping we all think in time frames, a week, 3 months and a year. An economic collapse is not like a terrorist attack or an earthquake,
Alternative Energy & Power Outage Supplies
At some point in our lives we are bound to find ourselves in a situation where the power goes out and we need alternative energy options. This could be something