News roundup for Tue, Dec 06, 2022
In short: Major supply chain disruptions avoided as diesel shortages are easing. Lake Powell could reach ‘minimum power pool’ status as early as July. Repeat Covid infections might be the cause of...
View ArticleNews roundup for Fri, Dec 09, 2022
This will be the last News Roundup. Thank you all for the love and contributions, it has always mattered to me Do you like this replacement idea? To still scratch this itch for you and keep current...
View ArticlePrepping with pets
When disaster strikes, our lives can be thrown into chaos. However, as pet owners, it’s not just our lives we need to consider; our pets depend on us for their safety, too. Just as we need a disaster...
View ArticleBest survival TV shows
What do you think should (or shouldn’t) be here? Comment below! Just like with the roundup of the best survival movies, TV shows are designed to be interesting to watch, which means they often show...
View ArticleWhere and how to buy ammunition
What’s the best or cheapest place to buy ammo? Can anyone order ammunition over the internet? What about local laws? This beginner’s guide covers all of the basics — however, this changes from one...
View ArticleHow to make pemmican
Pemmican is a traditional Native American food that was used as a nutritious and long-lasting food source. It’s made from lean meat, fat, and dried fruits. Pemmican can last for five years or more...
View ArticleHow to store gas at home (and does gas go bad?)
A sudden evacuation, power loss, or SHTF event is not the time to wait in line with other panicked people at a gas station — if it’s even open and supplied to begin with! You may need to bug out...
View ArticleBest security lighting for homes
Security lights can serve multiple functions depending on their features. You might use always-on floodlights that keep sections of your property illuminated, and/or you might use solar-powered...
View ArticleFood list: How to build your survival pantry with long-lasting food from the...
Another way is to buy special ‘survival food’ that you don’t crack open until an emergency but usually lasts much longer than supermarket food. Either way is fine, and most people end up doing both....
View ArticleBest bug out bag survival backpack
Picking the best survival backpack is often more challenging than picking most of the stuff that goes inside the bag. Even when you set aside personal preferences like fit and color, there are tons of...
View ArticleBest paracord
Parachute cord, popularly known as “paracord,” is the undisputed king of survival cordage — it’s up there with a knife as a must-have, do-it-all prep for everything from wilderness survival to urban...
View ArticleYour car will probably be fine after an EMP
William S. Forschten’s post-apocalyptic novel, One Second After, famously describes a post-apocalyptic world of clogged roadways and stranded motorists, as all the continent’s cars are instantly...
View ArticleBeginner’s guide to guns
Maybe you thought you’d never even own a gun until recently. Or you fired your cousin’s shotgun that one time out at the farm 20 years ago and want a refresher before taking on the serious...
View ArticleChoosing a Hunting Rifle
In emergency situations, hunting is a skill that can mean the difference between thriving and merely surviving. However, there are many factors that you need to consider when choosing a hunting rifle...
View ArticleCan a flower pot and tealight candle create enough heat to save you in a cold...
We’ve been testing various prepping memes, like turning oranges into candles and using Doritos to start fires. Around this time of year we often see people share memes about using tealight candles and...
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