When disaster hits, you won’t rise to the level of your plan, you’ll fall to the level of what you forgot. That’s the cold truth no one likes to admit when they start building their bug out location.
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Long Term Food Storage in Basement (Part 1): Why It Works and How to Build It Right
If you’ve ever stood in your basement and thought, “This could be my backup pantry if things ever went sideways,” you’re already thinking like a seasoned prepper. For decades, basements have been the quiet stronghold of food security in American homes, cool, dark, and out of the way.
Best Portable Water Filters In 2025
It happens faster than you’d like to believe. A blackout, a chemical spill, a wildfire upstream or worse, a full-scale grid failure. And just like that, the stuff we take for granted every single day, water, clean and ready at the twist of a faucet, is gone.
Planting a Backyard Pharmacy: 8 Wild Medicinal Plants Every Survivalist Should Grow
When modern medicine fails, your backyard could become the most valuable pharmacy you’ll ever own. For preppers and survivalists, cultivating wild medicinal plants isn’t just a hobby – it’s a critical survival strategy. These resilient plants offer natural remedies for everything from infected wounds to chronic pain, and they’ll keep producing year after year with minimal care.
Useful Strategies For Preppers To Save Money In 2025
Prepping doesn’t have to drain your bank account. In fact, the smartest survivalists know how to stretch every dollar while still building a solid stockpile. With inflation, supply chain hiccups, and economic uncertainty sticking around in 2025, saving money isn’t just smart—it’s essential.
Understanding Criminal Behavior To Avoid Becoming A Victim
You know what’s scary? The idea that someone out there might see you as a target. Not because you did anything wrong, but because criminals have a way of sizing people up—fast. Ever walked down a street and felt a sudden chill, like someone’s watching? That’s your instincts picking up on something before your brain even processes it.
Civil War-Era Foods You Can Still Make And Enjoy Today
You know what’s fascinating? Some of the foods people ate during the Civil War era are still downright delicious today. Sure, we’ve got modern conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves, but there’s something deeply satisfying about cooking a meal the way our ancestors did—simple, hearty, and packed with flavor.
The Realities Of Prepping Alone
I’ve said it before and I will say it again, prepping is often romanticized. You see it in movies, books, and even social media—groups of people banding together, building fortresses, and surviving the apocalypse as a team. But what if you’re going it alone? The truth is, prepping solo is a whole different ballgame.
Easiest Perennials To Grow To Produce Food Year After Year
When it comes to self-sufficiency, few things are as satisfying as planting a garden that keeps on giving. For preppers and survivalists, perennials are the ultimate hack—plants that come back year after year with minimal effort.
10 Of The Most Common Items Preppers Forget To Stockpile
When it comes to emergency preparedness, most preppers focus on the basics: food, water, shelter, and security. These are undeniably critical, but survival in a crisis often hinges on the little things—items that are easily overlooked but can make a significant difference in comfort, health, and overall resilience
Energy Independence in 2025: Off-Grid Power Solutions for Survival
In an era marked by climate change, geopolitical instability, and increasing energy demands, the concept of energy independence has never been more relevant. The ability to generate and store your own power is not only a matter of convenience but a critical component of survival and self-sufficiency.
Properly Heating Your Home Using a Woodstove
As the temperatures drop, the warm, crackling glow of a woodstove can transform a house into a cozy retreat. Beyond its rustic charm, a woodstove is an efficient and sustainable way to heat your home—if used correctly. However, improper use can lead to inefficiency, wasted fuel, or even safety hazards.
Top 10 Most Nutritious Foods To Keep You Well Feed During A Crisis – Part 2
In the first part of this series, we explored five nutrient-packed, crisis-friendly recipes that rely on affordable and easily stored ingredients. As we continue into Part Two, we’ll dive into five more dishes that have stood the test of time, from historical staples to modern comfort foods.