Survival Scout Tips
What Happened to Independence from Tyranny?
Tyranny is defined as a cruel and oppressive government or rule. It is what our Founding Fathers stood firmly against when they signed and sent the Declaration of Independence to King George. In it, they wrote: “The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated...
Is Sri Lanka Our Future?
If you’ve been watching the news, you may have heard that Sri Lanka is about to run completely out of fuel. They’re also facing massive food shortages... and political instability. It’s a dire situation which brings to mind Venezuela. Years of political and economic volatility have led to the largest migration...
10 Founding Fathers of American Survival
As we celebrate Father’s Day this weekend, let’s take some time to think about our founding fathers. Traditionally, when we speak of the founding fathers, we’re referring to the founding fathers of our country. We do owe them a great many thanks, but today we’re focusing on the innovative, self-reliant...
These Are the 20+ Food Facilities That Have Burned in 2022
These Are the Food Facilities (And Counting) That Have Burned in 2022 Every year, a small percentage of food facilities are destroyed in industrial accidents. But 2022 has been ESPECIALLY ACTIVE, with over 20 fires at food facilities so far—a much higher figure than average. It’s gotten a lot of people...
10 Items Even the Most Hardcore Preppers Are Missing in Their Bug-Out Bags
If you find yourself having to quickly escape your current environment, you need a bug-out bag. This is common knowledge. However, there are some very important items that even the most seasoned preppers tend to forget to pack in their bug-out bags – items that could mean the difference...
10 Things the Military Invented That Every Prepper Needs
This Memorial Day, as we honor the brave men and women who lost everything serving our country, let’s take some time to reflect on how the military has advanced our lives. In addition to their great sacrifices, the U.S. military also created many consumer products for their soldiers that can benefit all...
The Top Supplies America Imports That You Can Start Stocking or Making Yourself
It's no secret that America outsources jobs overseas for cheaper labor. But that's not all. We also outsource a massive amount of food and goods. In fact, we import double the amount China imports despite the fact they have significantly more people. No matter how great our country's trade agreements...
EMP Survival 101
I woke up earlier this week to a Fox News story titled "Grid operators warn of electricity shortage amid switch to renewables." If anything serves as a green light for enemies looking to strike at America, this is it. The weakened state of our electricity infrastructure makes us more vulnerable...
10 Survival Lessons from the Great Depression
As we saw during the Great Recession, the economic chaos of the early pandemic period, and the subsequent inflation pain we are still suffering, our society will never be immune to negative economic outcomes. Whether it be a stock market crash or a foreign attack on our banking systems, there are a...
Brave Mothers in US History: Survival, Resiliency, and Love
With Mother’s Day around the corner, we’ve been thinking about the amazing mothers who have shaped our lives. Beyond our individual mothers who brought us into the world, there are generations of moms who shaped America for us. These women braved new lands, enemies, and threats to stake their claims...
What Happens When They Come for Your Food? How to Protect Your Supply.
The ongoing food crisis is about to get worse, friends. When you combine shipping and supply chain issues, the conflict in Ukraine, inflated food and gas prices, and the fertilizer crisis, it creates the perfect storm for farms and grocery stores. Now add the eerie fires occurring at food processing...
Prepare Now for the Long-Term Effects of the Fertilizer Crisis
The Looming Fertilizer Meltdown and Decline of Abundance in America Something bizarre is happening… there’s an issue that everyone in the media actually agrees on! Regardless of where you get your news, you'll hear pundits talking about the looming food crisis along with the fertilizer shortages that are making it...