You don't have to spend a fortune to start being more prepared. With so many sites and forums talking about gear that costs a fortune, it can be easy for the beginning prepper to think that what they can

I wanted to do this post just to have a good overview of survival gear that provides a good foundation for a variety of situations. This is a starting point article for those that feel overwhelmed with

It has been said history does not repeat but it often rhymes. The reality is that looking back at past events and their outcomes is the best tool we have for predicting what might happen in the future.

The everyday carry knife is something to carefully consider. While everyday carry sounds casual, the reality is that you are choosing a knife that you use daily so you want it to be something that is durable,

Over the last few days the situation near Houston has been one of fire and fear. The fire at Intercontinental Terminals Corp in La Porte, TX, just outide of Houston has been raging since the morning of

Lighters are an excellent item to have on hand. Matt and I are fans of keeping a bunch of Bic lighters on hand. If we are at the checkout at the store and they have a good deal on a pack of 5 Bics, we

The idea of having a pistol and rifle that use the same ammunition has been around since the days of black powder. In the late 1800's basically every caliber from the .22 up to the 45 long Colt was available

I read and write a lot of articles about preparedness. This has led me to think about how to bring all this together to create a household that runs well during an SHTF scenario or long emergency. How

The importance of good lighting cannot be stressed enough during a short or long term situation. Without adequate lighting, injuries and mistakes become more common. Easy lighting options are more plentiful

I have not bought pre-made laundry detergent in over a year, and I couldn't be happier about it! Making your own laundry soap is very inexpensive, and I have to say that our clothing and linens smell better

I have carried many pistols over the years, but the one I always seem to come back to is my Bersa Thunder CC. The Bersa is a single stack .380 that holds 7 rounds in its standard magazine plus 1 in the

Dieting and fitness are about self-control, and that is a skill that is good to practice for SHTF or a long emergency Lack of self-control is the root of a lot of behavior that can get you into trouble

Matt and I have been shearing sheep today. Yesterday we sprayed 1,000 grape vines in our vineyard. Our pic snapped while cleaning up after spraying yesterday. Tomorrow I will try to put up a full-length

There are a lot of ways to approach home defense and to avoid theft and worse. This post is going to cover a variety of situations, including major SHTF defense. Here are a few questions to get started

Launching my own site has made me realize the importance of getting back to the basics sometimes. No matter how long you have been prepping or how prepared you think you might be, it is important to review