On June 29th, 1941, the Germans invaded and occupied Lvov, Ukraine, slaughtering thousands of people. Russia followed a scorched earth policy as Germany invaded just as they had during Napoleon’s invasion. They burned, destroyed, flooded, dismantled and removed anything and everything in territory that they were forced to give up. As the Germans moved in, […]
I love my metal water bottles. They’re durable, and you can use them to boil water in. But they do have their drawbacks. They are heavier than other options, they can be loud, and their rigid design makes them bulky to pack in a bag. Of course, there are plastic water bottles that are durable […]
If you are just getting started, or even a seasoned prepper, we know making your way through all of the information online can sometimes be overwhelming. Even on this site, we have over ten years of articles archived; for that reason, we put together this resource guide to help you navigate the world of emergency […]
Washing laundry isn’t something we spend much time thinking about on a day to day basis beyond “we need to do laundry.” If you are a frequent traveler or live off the grid, however, things are suddenly not as simple as throwing clothes into a washing machine and hitting the start button. One solution to […]
Editor’s Note: One way to deal with invasive species is to make them profitable to harvest. If a market for python meat and hides develops, it could help solve the Florida Everglades snake problem. Eat snake meat? Nigel Robert, Founder of More Reptiles | Reptile Care Sheets & Husbandry tells you what you need to […]
One of the main reasons people avoid hiking and camping is the fear of coming in contact with a bear. But there are a few simple steps you can take to make sure you don’t attract a bear to your campsite. There are several reasons why bears are attracted to campsites. According to Bearwise, a […]
Barebones Survival Kits—Less is More! Let’s face it; ‘Survival’ is big business these days. From the time Survivorman and Bear Grylls hit the scene until the present day, a plethora of TV reality shows have spawned and with them also started the careers of many YouTube personalities and self-appointed experts. Survival is so mainstream now […]
One of the most intimidating aspects of the outdoors for novice campers or beginners is very basic: Where’s the bathroom? Where will you do Number Two? by Leon Pantenburg When you gotta go, you gotta go. It doesn’t matter if you’re at the shopping mall or in the backcountry – when nature calls, you must […]
It’s the time of the year when a lot of Americans will go on vacation, looking forward to enjoying a few hassle-free days. However, as preppers, we must know that we need to always be ready to face the unexpected. So keep your eyes open during your vacation days and stay safe by following these […]
Long-term survival is kind of a funny thing. Even though you’re living in the aftermath of a major calamity or even a societal collapse, normal daily activities will continue. My twig stove assembled that I use while in the bush. Society might look very different if you can recognize it at all, but you’ll still […]
