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20 Surprising Survival Uses for Expired Cooking Oil
We all know it’s a no-no to pour cooking oil down the drain, but that doesn’t mean you need to toss it out just because it’s past the sell-by date. Every resource counts in survival situations, and expired cooking oil can be one of those overlooked lifesavers. While it’s not...
The Missing Link in Your Preparedness Plan
Preppers are well aware of how important it is to have a go-bag ready for when they need to bug out, but many overlook the necessity of a get-home bag. Imagine your family decides to bug in when disaster strikes, but you find yourself at a store in the next...
How to Find Safe Haven in Massive Unrest
Even the safest communities can experience massive unrest. Your neighborhood may find itself in the middle of an activist protest that turns into a riot in a matter of minutes. Your normally safe apartment complex may be stuck in the middle of looting and violence following a major natural disaster....
Perimeter Security Tips: How to Deter Intruders & Protect Your Property
While we will never stop stressing the importance of having emergency food and water in case of an emergency… The truth is, that’s not enough. What good is your survival stash if outsiders can take it? This is why securing your perimeter from hungry neighbors and desperate intruders needs to...
Navigating the Aftermath: Hiding Signs of Life after Disaster
Recently, I saw a dish towel that said, “Mr. Rogers didn’t prepare me for the people in my neighborhood.” It’s good for a laugh, but there's also a bit of truth to it. Community is important—even for those who strive to be self-reliant. Yet, time and time again, history...
12 Lost Skills the Founders Knew That America Needs Now
Our lives are much easier today than when our forefathers fought for independence. While they strived to be independent and self-reliant, many Americans today increasingly rely on technology. Each new generation becomes a little less independent and a little more dependent on tools that won’t help them much if the...
Do You Have a Survival Retreat Plan? If Not, Get One ASAP.
Wired recently published a report all about Mark Zuckerberg’s top-secret Hawaii compound, which includes a 5,000-square-foot survival bunker with two mansions, a series of tunnels, and a blast-resistant door. Whether we agree with Zuckerberg’s politics or not, we can agree with him on the need to prepare. And though most of us do not...
You Might Be Prepared, but the Government Sure Isn’t
Data shows that more and more Americans are preparing. The problem is, our government isn’t. Despite the growing—and more serious—threats to our country, our government hasn’t stepped up their preparedness game. They know about the dangers. They're even studying them. Yet, they have no plan in place. This should alarm every single...
10 Things Solar Generators Need That Most Don’t Have
Everyone should have backup power sources, and the first on your list should be a solar generator. You never know when the weather will take out the power for days, the grid will go down, or you’ll need to bug out. For all these reasons and more, you need a...
Should You Keep Your Garden on the Down-Low?
Urban and suburban veggie gardens are now bad for the environment. We’re not making this up. According to a University of Michigan internationally led study, “Fruits and vegetables grown in urban farms and gardens have a carbon footprint that is, on average, six times greater than conventionally grown produce.” The...
What Is Hollywood Really Preparing Us For?
On February 22, 2024, I was anxiously awaiting news that my sister-in-law safely delivered twins. The phone call didn’t come until long after the twins had arrived. That’s because AT&T experienced a major outage that affected millions of customers, including my family members. As frustrated as we were, we were...
20 Survival Lessons from the Radioflash Trailer
2019's Radioflash, a movie about survival after an electromagnetic pulse kills power to more than 200 million people in the Western U.S., is looking like a film ahead of its time these days. The 2-minute trailer is not only a powerful reminder of how quickly society can descend into darkness and...
