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Food Prices Are about to Skyrocket. Here’s Why.
Last week, I went to my local Bojangles for lunch. I was shocked to see a bright yellow sign posted by the drive-thru menu that said, “Due to Short Supply Temporarily Out of Chicken Supremes.” Unfortunately, this isn’t just an issue for Bojangles or other fast-food restaurants. All across the...
20 Outdoor Survival Items and Skills That May Save Your Life
Even the most prepared outdoor adventurists can find themselves in a pickle – life-threatening situations from accidentally wandering off a trail, running into bad weather, or suffering an injury. In situations like this, it’s what you know how to do and what you have with you that will make all...
How to Protect Your Digital Privacy - Including Your Address
After so many high-profile data breaches, it’s surprising how free millions of Americans are with their online information. Many are quick to do things like share their travels on social media (announcing to criminals that their homes are unoccupied) and buy from unsecure websites, risking their financial security. But what...
The Best Ways to Store Food Long Term
Unfortunately, even those of us who take food preparedness seriously may not be storing our long-term food supplies properly. Long-term food needs to be safely stored or else an entire supply can be ruined. That’s why a stockpile of canned goods from the grocery store may not actually help you...
Water Contamination in the U.S. Is an Issue. Here’s What You Need to Know.
One of the freedoms we enjoy in America is having access to clean and safe water. Legislation, such as the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Clean Water Act, claims our water is monitored by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). However, even with these protections in place, millions of Americans...
Is Your Emergency Food Plan Setting You up for Failure?
Congratulations – you’re in the process of stockpiling long-term emergency food… or perhaps you’re seriously thinking about it. But beware: Not all emergency food is created equal. The long-term food storage you’re going to rely on someday MUST provide enough calories to get you through every stressful day during a...
Preparing for Hyperinflation: What You Need to Know
Imagine if cash suddenly became worthless. What if it was wiser to burn your currency for a fire than to use it to buy firewood? It’s happened before: 58 times to be exact (according to history and finance experts). During times of war, economic turmoil, and depression, hyperinflation can occur....
20 Things to Do Today to Prepare for the Greater Depression
If you are worried about America facing serious economic problems, you’re not alone. A survey by Finance Buzz found, “Recession fears are growing: 72% of Americans are worried about a recession happening within the next year.” Moreover, unlike the 2008 recession, more Americans are concerned we are approaching another Great...
12 Survival Uses for Bentonite Clay
When it comes to stocking preparedness items, it’s best to look for those with multiple purposes. Household items, such as vinegar, baking soda, and duct tape, have a variety of uses and can prove to be lifesavers in survival situations. However, there is another item that you may not have...
The Father of Wilderness Medicine Discusses the Prepper’s Medical Handbook
In any survival situation, you must have a basic understanding of first aid to make it out alive. But what if you can’t get from your location to a hospital? What if the grid goes down? When this happens, you will be on your own to handle all types of...
Potential Causes for Economic Collapse and How to Prepare
As much as we’d like to trust that our economy is safe, history shows that’s not always the case. Moreover, scientists and financial experts have identified multiple weak points in our economy that are ripe for collapse. That may be why an Axios study found, “Nearly nine in 10 Americans...
28 Reasons Survivalists Need WD-40
It’s often said that the only two survival tools you need are duct tape and WD-40. As the experts say, “If it moves and shouldn’t, use Duct Tape, if it doesn’t move and should, use WD-40.” Known as a multitool product for survival, WD-40 is useful in everyday situations, as...
