Military technology can be equally fascinating and frightening. We may not actively consider it on a day to day basis, but the potential for a nuclear threat is in the back of many of our minds. We automatically think that the U.S. has the military capacity and resources to fight any type of danger that…
Why We Shouldn’t Be Too Worried About the U.S. Power Grid Being Hacked
The world of prepping has typically revolved around SHTF events like natural disasters and civil unrest. However, in this ever-evolving world of technology, the possibility of a cyber security hack threatening our power grid is increasing. Many of us still remember when the Ukrainian power grid was hacked in 2016. But what’s the actual probability…
Storing Gasoline To Maximize Its Shelf Life
Our list of stockpile essentials can get a little lengthy. When we consider the potential unexpected disasters that could hit our location, we can easily go overboard on what to purchase at the grocery store and our local home improvement store. However, there are certain items that all preppers can agree are necessary for survival…
Surviving a World Without Oil – 6 Skills That are Needed
For those that don’t remember, in the 1970’s, there was an oil crisis that affected the United States. The results of the shortage could be felt for quite some time. Often we do not think about how much we utilize oil in our everyday lives until the product we are so reliant on is no longer available.…
These 7 Survival Stories Are Insane But True
Many of us are captivated by stories of survival. We even consider whether we would be able to endure the stress and pain if we were in a similar situation. Most of the time, though, Hollywood is the one telling the incredible stories of survival. We look forward to being entertained by the intense plotlines…
The Right Cache Container Can Be The Backup Plan When SHTF
There’s a laundry list of things you feel like you have to do as a prepper. You may have done research online to get some guidance and as a result, you may feel like you need to do anything and everything you can to plan for a SHTF event. Some advice is valuable while other…
Botulism & Canning Foods: What We All Need To Know
The ability to can food is a common skill on a homestead. You can make the most out of your food supply by safely canning your meat and crops, which can prolong your self-sufficiency and ensure you have a stockpile if and when SHTF. Canning food can also be a major downfall to you and…
Why Coconut Oil Should Be In Every Bug Out Bag
Coconut oil has enjoyed a recent bout of popularity. It’s being coveted by chefs, beauty gurus and many other types of people. Its versatility is the reason it’s been flying off the shelves. As a survivalist, you might have initially believed coconut oil is not worth the hype. However, we can easily add “survival tool”…
How Geometry Class Taught Us To Estimate Distance in the Wilderness
When we were in school, most of us constantly wondered how we were going to use certain concepts and principles in the real world. That may have been the case for topics like geometry, algebra and calculus, particularly if math wasn’t your favorite subject. If you’re a survivalist, you may not call upon your math skills…