Over the last few years, being a survivalist or prepper has become a much more mainstream and accepted by American culture. The stereotype of the paranoid man sitting in his basement surrounded by his gun collection and wearing his aluminum-foil helmet isn’t what people think of—at least not first, anyway. In a situation such as a natural disaster, the government and entities like the police, firefighters, and paramedics are going to be busy around the clock. When these brave men and women can’t come to your aid, you’ll need to be prepared. That’s where a
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Distilling is basically the act of removing impurities from something or concentrating the essence of something in a liquid form. One of the most common liquids that people distill is water. Water can be distilled very simply with the right supplies, and the ability to create pure, drinkable water can save your life. Another form
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Even if you do your best to prepare for the worst, sometimes things just go wrong.  There may be a natural disaster in which you lose all of your canned goods, or stuff could actually hit the fan leaving you with limited resources for replenishing your food supply.  Whatever the reason, if you don’t have much food to make it through an emergency or season, it is a good idea to know how to ration what you have.  Of course, this process will vary based on how many people you are feeding and how long
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August 14, 2012 A quick video for newer preppers Previous Video

Most emergencies aren’t predictable or preventable with any realistic consistency; things like choking, allergies, fire, snake bites, and bee stings are a fact of life and oftentimes difficult to avoid. For someone who lives the off-the-grid lifestyle, self-reliance has become a big part of daily life. However, there are times when more comprehensive medical attention
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Next to water, there is little to the prepper lifestyle that is more important than fire. It can provide heat to keep you warm and make water potable. Fire can, of course, also cook your food, provide light, or if the situation calls for it, offer you protection. In short, fire can keep you alive. It is essential you understand the mechanics of how to successfully start a fire. Most preppers know the importance of having a fire starting kit. However, there may be times when you find yourself in certain situations where you either
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The threat of natural disaster has never been greater than it is right now. No matter where you live, no one is safe from the potentially devastating impact of nature’s wrath. Now more than ever, you need to be prepared ahead of the time for the possibility of a sudden emergency. Just as you need
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Being able to meet the needs of your family for everyday things only works if you’re healthy and strong. So what do you do if you get hurt or sick and the nearest doctor is far away, or there aren’t any available doctors due to a major destructive event?  Suppose you can’t drive, and no
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Emergencies require fortitude, prior planning, knowledge, and tools to get through, but the most important focus should be on the essential life components: food, water, and shelter. Life requires water, and that is the focus of this article. How does one produce, store, and maintain enough of a supply to stay alive and even thrive
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Non-lethal weapons can be incredibly useful in long-term self-sufficiency scenarios. Being off the grid essentially earmarks an individual as a self-sufficient, hard-working, and forward-thinking person who is not afraid to prepare. Non-lethal weapons can make the difference between being fully prepared and falling short. These types of weapons allow for a huge amount of flexibility
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