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…
2 Pioneer Skills That Built our Country Now Making a Huge Comeback
It’s our natural tendencies to want the most modern and updated items. We want the newest phones, the newest cars, and the newest gadgets. Society persuades us that we need these items to survive. However, sometimes it’s more useful to look to the past. That’s certainly the case when it comes to activities like survival.…
6 Things To Know When Crossing Paths With Wolves in the Wild
When we’re prepping for an outdoor trek, whether it’s for the afternoon or for several days, we always run through the potential scenarios we could face. Everything from bad weather and extreme temperatures to bear attacks and water contamination come to mind. So, part of being a good survivalist is knowing how to react in…
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…
3 Forgotten or Unique Ways To Do Laundry Without Power
We all have a least favorite household chore. It might be washing the dishes, doing yard work or dealing with the trash. Another crowd unfavorite: laundry. You probably dislike laundry even more than the typical individual does if you live off the grid and don’t have a stable source of electricity. When you live off…
The Proper Way To Freeze Fruits & Vegetables
Whether you get your produce from your own backyard or at your local grocery store, you’ve probably faced a time when you’ve had too many fruits and vegetables in your kitchen. You simply can’t eat them fast enough and you hate throwing anything away because it’s a waste of both food and money. If you’re…
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…
Keep An Eye Out For These Summertime Dangers
The main reason most of tolerate the winter is because we know that the warmth and sunny days of summer will come back to us soon enough. It’s a season filled with Vitamin D, beach activities and outdoor treks. There is a summertime catch, though. It comes in the form of heat exhaustion, heat stroke and…
A Small Town Was Shut Down. Could This be a Sign of The Times
While big cities are where millions of people call home, there are numerous small towns across the country. Some of us can’t possibly fathom what it would be like to live in such an underpopulated place, but there are many advantages such as avoiding traffic, being able to trust your neighbors and having a lower cost…
