Preparing to go off-grid can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to ensuring you have all the tools you may need. Then, once you are off-grid, finding an inexpensive option to buy tools becomes paramount when saving every penny matters. That’s why attending flea markets and local swap sales can prove to be […]

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Bunkers, as we know them today, came into wide use during World War I, though underground fortifications date back much further. During the Cold War, they proliferated in the civilian world, with nuclear bunkers being built under civic buildings and suburban backyards. One of the crown jewels of prepping is building a fortified shelter for […]

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Civil unrest takes many forms. Whether it’s in its beginning stages or has turned into running battles between authorities and bands of protestors, one thing holds true: Civil unrest is a dangerous place to be. It’s one of those times when rationality and solid reasoning are suspended, which can result in simple misunderstandings that end […]

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When my grandmother got married in 1922, she was given a set of sturdy cast iron cookware and other practical items a farmer’s wife needed in those days. Her cast iron pan fed her kids including my father, and her grandkids. When she passed away in 1981, my father inherited her cast iron pan and […]

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As the world wakes up from its long winter nap, springtime is a flurry of activity, and with everything that’s going on, it’s easy to miss some important tasks on your homestead. The prepper lifestyle requires a lot of planning, and the busy times of the year can make it hard to focus on the […]

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Prepping is not for the weak. There’s no clear blueprint to do it the right way, and it’s hard for anyone not to make some errors in the process. The problem is, some of these mistakes could turn out deadly in the next crisis. When I started out prepping a few years back, I was […]

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The best post-apocalyptic stew needs to do more than just make the most out of what you have on hand, or what you can forage. Going the extra mile to maximize its flavor and give you the full-belly feeling also boosts morale in a survival situation. I think the French carbonade is the best version […]

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