How Much Ground Can You Cover Each Day Walking with Your BOB?

By Fergus Mason

September 20, 2019 06:08

We all have our own ideas about how to find a safe refuge after the SHTF. Staying at home – “bugging in” – is a good option for a lot of people, but many of us live in places that just aren’t that safe. If we’re going to survive the aftermath of a catastrophe, we’re going to have to get to a bugout location, whether that’s a well-stocked bunker deep in the woods…

How to build your Emergency Binder- Step 1

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How to build your Emergency Binder

1. Gather your materials

The first step is to find a binder. 3 Ring binders work the best. You may choose a bright red color so you know which one it is, or your might choose a…

How Long Are Vegetable Seeds Good For | Chart & Storage Guide

Despite looking brittle and dry, vegetable seeds may, in fact, be very much alive and carrying the embryo of what will in the future grow to be a full-sized plant.

Many vegetable seeds have the ability to stay viable for years. However, some, including onions seeds, deteriorate in less than a year

On the opposite end, tomato seeds can sprout even after 10-15 years.

Believe it or not, we sprouted some…

50 High Value Items To Stockpile For When SHTF

By Rich M.

September 23, 2019 07:44

Stockpiling necessary supplies is at the very core of prepping. Most of us start out by trying to build a stockpile of food to see us through an emergency and will probably still be stockpiling food when the SHTF. But stockpiling food isn’t all there is to be ready for a disaster. There are many other things we need and use on a day-to-day basis.

Stockpiling food, without…

How to Harvest Your Own Seeds from Garden Plants

By Diane

September 19, 2019 08:06

It is easy to save seeds from one year to the next if you know what you are doing. Every plant is different and some seeds require specific strategies for harvesting and saving, but these general rules work for most plants if you know the planting conditions for your seeds.

I indicate the planting instructions on the jar when I save the seeds. This refreshes my old memory and…

20 Reasons Why You Should Add Sea Buckthorn to Your Pantry

By Diane

September 17, 2019 06:59

Sea Buckthorn, Hippophae Rhamnoides, produces a highly nutritious berry that has gained super fruit status. The fruit and seed oil are full of Omega 3, 6, 9, and 7, a rare fatty acid recently discovered. The fruit contains a host of antioxidants and healing nutrients, and is a superior source of vitamins and minerals. It has been touted as being particularly good for the…

How to Build a Get Home Bag

Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Creek Stewart, Senior Instructor at the Willow Haven Outdoor School for Survival, Preparedness & Bushcraft.

Just over one year ago I wrote a post about how to build a 72-hour disaster survival kit called a Bug Out Bag. Much of my time between then and now has been spent writing a book on the same subject–a more detailed and thorough version of that post. The title of that book is Build…

Seven Deadly Prepper Sins

Editor’s note: if you enjoy this article, check out Doc Montana discussing this same topic in much more depth on The Survival Cache Podcast; find it here: Seven Deadly Prepper Sins

Recycling cans is good. But recycling faulty intel is bad. Yet so much of the general prepping information floating around includes recycled information based more on wishful thinking and popular fiction than on science and historical lessons.

By Doc Montana, contributing…

How Shooters Are Building Firearms with 80% Receiver Kits

By Travis Noonan

September 13, 2019 07:48

Every good prepper knows that having a reliable arsenal ready and stocked is critical for protecting yourself, your family, and your property in a disaster or other “SHTF” scenario.

But with the 2020 election cycle is hot n’ ready. That means plenty of politicians are calling for more firearm bans and gun control, so getting your hands on the right firepower…

How To Make A Year-Round Self-Sustaining Garden

By Sarah Davis

September 9, 2019 06:25

Editor’s note: This article was written by one of our readers, Ornela Freimane. The title of the article is How To Make A Year-Round Self-Sustaining Garden because it talks about the Aquaponic system and how this is a great way to grow hundreds of pounds of fish and fresh vegetables that your family needs without pesticides, herbicides or antibiotics, no weeds, no water wastage.…

Homemade Fermented Honey Garlic

By Anela T

September 10, 2019 08:54

Garlic and honey are two wonderful ingredients from nature. Both of these have strong anti-inflammatory properties and are great as a home remedy for fighting both colds and the flu.

Besides having strong anti-inflammatory properties, honey and garlic are also good for your immune system. So, at the first sign of flu, grab this garlic-infused honey, or even garlic clove, and suppress those…

How To Make Potted Meat

By James Walton

September 5, 2019 07:58

When you think of potted meat you probably think of Armor. Ritz cracks and that weird gelatin on top might come to mind, too. If you are like me, you think of great memories on the couch with dad. We would eat this stuff together and watch TV.

You might also think of your own pantry. You know, these canned meats have a tremendous shelf life and make for a great protein solution. Did you know that…

Why Preppers Need Vinegar In Their Stockpiles

1. Disinfect wood cutting boards.

2. Soothe a sore throat; use 1 tsp. of vinegar per glass of water, then gargle.

3. Fight dandruff; after shampooing, rinse hair with vinegar and 2 cups of warm water.

4. Remove warts; apply daily a 50/50 solution of cider vinegar and glycerin until they’re gone.

5. Cure an upset stomach; drink 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar in one cup of water.

6. Polish chrome.

7. Keep…

All-Natural Fruit Tree Bait for Insects: It Works!

Amy

By Amy

September 3, 2019 05:27

All-Natural Fruit Tree Bait for Insects: It Works!

We planted a small orchard on our place about ten years ago and were delighted when it started to produce fruit a few years ago. Our delight quickly turned to dismay, however, when–after a year or two–we discovered that much of the fruit was wormy!

We found that most of the damage was the work of the common and infamous codling…

Amish Friendship Cinnamon Bread

James Walton

By James Walton

August 29, 2019 07:29

Amish Friendship Cinnamon Bread

Many preppers believe that we are on the cusp of the next economic collapse. This collapse would likely lead to the Great Depression 2.0 in America.

Thoughts like these might come from the fact that we have eclipsed the 20 trillion dollar mark in our national debt. If that isn’t enough, how about the trade war with China. They have devalued the Yuan…

How The State Will Strip You Of Your Rights When SHTF

Maybell Nieves

By Maybell Nieves

August 26, 2019 08:11

How The State Will Strip You Of Your Rights When SHTF

Editor’s note: This article was written by Maybell Nieves, a professional physician from Venezuela.

Dealing with this subject has been quite difficult for me. Both the concept of the state stripping you of everything and the SHTF concept have as many backgrounds as diverse interpretations, so trying to…

Harvesting and Using Dandelion Roots – The Natural Detoxifier

Diane

By Diane

August 23, 2019 00:00

Harvesting and Using Dandelion Roots – The Natural Detoxifier

Most people see a dandelion growing and immediately reach for the weed killer, but I am hoping to change a few minds on the usefulness of this “weed”. Dandelions are useful as an herbal remedy, detoxifier, and food source. The are full of vitamins, minerals, and healthy antioxidants.

Medicinal Use of…

4 More Knots A Prepper Needs To Know For Survival

Fergus Mason

By Fergus Mason

August 22, 2019 07:40

4 More Knots A Prepper Needs To Know For Survival

A few weeks ago I wrote an article on knots. I’ve tied a few knots in my time, and I think the ones I described are all good ones. Where I went wrong was the title of the article – “The only 4 knots that you’re actually going to use in a survival situation”. You can cover most situations with those four knots, but as I…

7 Survival Uses for Expired Gas

Fergus Mason

By Fergus Mason

August 20, 2019 08:44

7 Survival Uses for Expired Gas

Unless you enjoy the 19th century lifestyle the chances are fuel plays a big role in your prepping. After the SHTF you’ll need fuel to power vehicles, generators and a range of outdoor power tools and agricultural equipment. In the USA, the most common fuel is gasoline. That means most preppers have some stocks of it laid by for…