The reliance of our US government on drone programs overseas has brought the reality of unmanned warfare to battlefields across the world. If these drones had stayed on battlefields, than most people wouldn’t have an issue with them. But ...
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12 Overlooked Items No One Includes In Their Preps (But Should)
No matter how much thought and effort we put into preparing for the unknown, there’s always something we’re likely to forget. We fail to stock up on this, we put off buying that, or we neglect preparing things we think ...
Read More »The 7 Most Important Survival Skills When The Grid’s Down
The worst-case scenario we potentially face is a grid-down situation. It doesn’t matter if that’s caused by an EMP, by a solar storm or by terrorism. When the grind goes down, the country is going to be in serious shape. ...
Read More »17 Easy-To-Store Items That Should Be In Your ‘Barter Stockpile’
During a major man-made or natural disaster, commodity items will become scarce. Common, inexpensive items that we take for granted today will become some of the most valuable items to own. Why? Because store shelves will be stripped. In such ...
Read More »Securing Your Neighborhood When The Grid’s Down
Security after a disaster or grid-down scenario is always a top concern among those in the preparedness community. We’re well aware of the need to defend our family and property against looters and invaders if a calamity with ensuing civil ...
Read More »The Calibers You Need When The Grid’s Down
Ammo will be in short supply during any grid-down situation, and the only rounds you’re likely to have are the boxes in your storage (which is why you should stock up more than adequately). Even so, you may still be ...
Read More »How To Get An Endless Supply Of Food From Your Pond
If you have considered cutting the ties that bind your homestead with the unpredictable future that correlates with grid dependence, then you’ve probably also thought about how you would sustain your family’s dietary needs. You have already stocked up on ...
Read More »Why You Shouldn’t Use A Gun When The Grid’s Down
Imagine for a moment that you’re living in a post-grid age, one where self-reliance and resolve takes the place of grid dependency. No longer do you have the assurances of the local grocery chain or department store to keep your ...
Read More »Why One Bug-Out Bag Is Just Not Enough
As the saying goes, “You shouldn’t keep all of your eggs in one basket.” This same logic applies very well to survival and bug-out bags. You already may have one survival bag, but have you ever thought of the possibility ...
Read More »Stockpiling Gasoline The Right Way
Having a staple supply of gasoline and other fuel is an absolute necessity if you are very serious about preparing for emergencies. Fuel powers your generator and your vehicles, essential items in a grid-down situation. Even though gasoline, diesel, propane ...
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