Jul 28
Realistically, most of us are not ready to take the plunge of going off grid where power is concerned. We don’t know how to live without it, we use too much of it, and we don’t have any idea what is actually using how much electricity. If you are considering going off-grid temporarily or permanently …
Jul 27
I recently had the opportunity to live out in the woods (not by choice) for a couple weeks. I wouldn’t go so far as to call it camping for most of the creature comforts traditionally associated with camping (read: tent / sleep) did not exist. Being in the south it was extremely hot and humid …
Jul 26
As I sit here and type I’m reflecting on last night’s festivities, which culminated in me sleeping in a half lit parking lot (in my sleeping bag next to my vehicle) somewhere in WV. I bedded down next to a run down motel and Adult video store, hoping that some stranger didn’t attempt to stab …
Jul 04
You’ve read about it, probably heard it countless times and no doubt experienced it yourself at some point: Mind over matter…as in if you don’t mind it won’t matter. Suck it up, grind it out, push through the pain and you’ll make it to whatever the objective might be. However I would argue that mental …
Jun 25
By Luke. When it comes to self-reliance and being able to adapt and change to any given situation, utilizing a single item for multiple purposes will separate you from the other denizens of society. You’ll need to be able to secure your home, family, and valuable resources. One of the most valuable items when it …
Jun 17
Maybe this is an irrelevant dog lover post, but for those interested in the safety and security that a dog can provide both PRE and POST SHTF, I encourage you to do your research and pick up a German Shepherd (GSD). Granted, other dogs out there will serve similar purposes but from someone who has …
May 30
Pretty good video from our friend Tom over at Campingsurvival.com.
May 29
You’ve got the guns, the ammo, the first aid equipment, the food, gardening supplies, library of how to books, various tools and a lifted 4×4 with steel bumpers. All great things to have but what about some of the often overlooked preps that could be a serious problem if you don’t have them (or something …
May 16
Realistically we always want to have a plan B for most circumstances we face, it’s been that way since we were a babies and mom carried around an extra pacifier in case we chucked one into a toilet somewhere by accident. In the prepper community you’ll often read about backup plans, or “two is one …
May 14
Got your Lifestraw yet? I have quite a few of these beauties and at around $20 each over at Campingsurvival.com they really are a bargain. I have purchased a Lifestraw for all of our BOBs, and separately in one of my chest rig’s grenade pouches. The thought is that if for some reason I have to …
May 09
TEOTWAWKI, SHTF, whatever you want to call it happens. You are 50, 150, 1500 miles away from your home and family and immediately recognize what is going on and have the best intentions of returning to your loved ones. Countless articles have been written on how to make this happen, what gear to have and …
May 06
It was widely believed that the world would come to an end on December 21, 2012 because it was the end-date on the Mayan calendar. Comet Elenin and Comet ISON were also supposed to be ELE’s (Extinction Level Event) in 2012 and 2014, respectively, but both ended up harmlessly passing Earth causing little more than …
May 03
Last weekend I was in the back yard pushing the mower and my daughter stepped out onto the patio to wave, she had spent the night with some girlfriends and was just getting home. I signalled to her that I’d be done in a couple minutes and she waited, looking sort of nervous in a …
May 01
Inspired by some discussion over in our forum I decided to lay out some thoughts for those of you who might have gotten a little too busy to dedicate time to fitness. I get it, life happens and if fitness isn’t a priority is ends up getting pushed aside so that other “things” can get …
Apr 29
This past weekend my wife and I set out to work on our garden, this will be our second year growing our own food. Last year we had one 3×3 box and it did quite well, we watched and learned as the growing season went by. This year we decided to take things up a …
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