Whether it is natural or man-made, you have to survive the initial event or it is game over. In many cases, however, survival comes down to God’s grace. A tornado may make a direct hit on you, an earthquake could…
You took your time and carefully squeezed out your prepping supplies and gear from your budget. You put together your plans based on the knowledge of your local threats and conditions but with an eye towards the possible major “Level…
The battery bank is the most important component of your off-grid powering system (See How to Build an Off-Grid Power Source). Once the sun goes down, the battery bank will provide electricity throughout the night if built correctly. The trick to…
Surviving, in the simplest term, is just not dying. Every day we survive life, hence we are always surviving. However, we survive with ease because of modern conveniences. We go to the faucet for water, the heater for warmth, and…
My wife, Mama Donna, doesn’t really think of herself as a Prepper, but she possesses a lot of the basic ideas and skills. She can crochet outfits and sweaters, cook up a storm and can scratch bake like you wouldn’t…
Disasters can strike without warning, leaving behind a trail of destruction in their wake. Preparing your kids for emergencies is thus vital to improving their resilience. They will learn how to protect themselves against catastrophes, especially when you’re not there…
What would you do if your car died out in the middle of nowhere, or if you were out hiking and got lost in the woods? Almost every survival article out there is geared towards men. What about women, where…
A Level III / Apocalypse has come and you need to get your goodies out on your perimeter and around your safe haven to surprise the slime balls, looters and other creatures who want your supplies over your dead body.…
In a movie from some years back, called Cloverfield, a giant creature is tearing apart NYC while mobs are looting an electronics store. As comical as that seems, it underlines the basic mental state of the looter of living in…
The Seven Sisters of Urban Survival (Part VI) Sooner or later every prepping and urban survivalist discussion gets around to money in general and gold in particular, with silver jingling around in between. With all the hype, confusion can reign.…