Living a prepper lifestyle is not only good for preparing for the future, but it’s a great way to live a less stressful life. Many people get tired of the rat race and long for something more calming. A few give up their suburban lives and head for remote locations. That’s not what being a […]
Being prepared for a disaster is a wise thing to do. When you’re prepared, you can survive both short and long term situations that disrupt normal day-to-day living. Many people understand the importance of being prepared. Some of these people will go it alone. Others will join together and either form a prepper community or […]
Surviving in any outdoor situation means that you have to have the gadgets that can help you. While there are many tools available that offer to help ensure survival, there are five top gadgets that no one should be without. These are all items that contribute to your safety and need for food, water, and […]
The job of a survival blanket is to increase your odds of surviving in extreme conditions. Most survival blankets are tear-resistant and have some type of reflective material on the outside of them. Some can also be used in water to help lock your body heat in. They can be made of various materials and […]
Knowing how to adapt to whatever situation you’re placed in can increase your odds of survival. When you’re in survival mode, one of the skills you need to know is how to start a fire. Shows and cartoons that depict people rubbing two sticks or two rocks together don’t show how difficult friction fire starting […]
When you make the decision to go off the grid and build a family property that allows you to be self sufficient and safe in the event of a crisis or disaster, you need to make sure it meets several requirements in addition to food and water. A good piece of property is first and […]
When families make the decision to become preppers on a homestead, the one major lifestyle change they’ll encounter is the loss of electricity. But going off the grid is the most important component of self-sufficient living. Just because you’re technically off the grid – it doesn’t mean you have to go without power completely. We […]
One of the first thoughts that cross most people’s minds during times of crisis is food. They wonder if they have enough food at home to last through the crisis and in most cases they don’t because prepping for emergencies is not the norm. So, they start rushing to the grocery store to grab whatever […]