Digital Collapse: Preparing for Life Without InternetImagine waking up to find the internet gone—not just for a few hours, but indefinitely. No emails, no banking apps, no GPS, no Netflix. This isn’t science fiction; it’s a growing possibility. A di...
25+ Things You Toss Out That May Help You SurviveI remember when I was growing up, my grandmother would never just throw something away. Her cabinets were filled with emptied and recycled butter tubs and cookie tins that contained odds and ends....
20 Surprising Survival Uses for Expired Cooking OilWe 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, an...
The Missing Link in Your Preparedness PlanPreppers 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 d...
How to Find Safe Haven in Massive UnrestEven 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...
Perimeter Security Tips: How to Deter Intruders & Protect Your PropertyWhile 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 tak...
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—ev...
12 Lost Skills the Founders Knew That America Needs NowOur 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...
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-res...
You Might Be Prepared, but the Government Sure Isn’tData 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 pre...
10 Things Solar Generators Need That Most Don’t HaveEveryone 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’l...
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 urba...
