Most people understand that the ability to get a fire going is one of the most fundamentally important survival skills to learn. But far fewer people actually understand how to build a fire or the different options for building one. To build a fire, there are three distinct steps you need to follow: You need […]

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In scenarios where resources become scarce and the social order has broken down, drawing unwanted attention to yourself, your assets, and your operations could potentially make you the target of violence or even get you killed. You may even feel prepared to share what you have with others but trust me when I tell you […]

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To most, being on my own land means I should be able to do with it what I see fit. However, as most preppers have already experienced, this isn’t always the case. As local, state, and federal governments begin to seek control, we will see more legislation geared towards preventing us from preparing for our […]

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Finding the right bug out location isn’t much different than working in real estate; it’s all about location, location, location. Do you find something already fortified and prepared for an extended stay? Or do you find something temporary and live as a nomad. In this article we will explore 7 unusual bug out locations you […]

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From the Great Depression to the Great Recession, economic collapse has threatened society at various stages. The modern world, with our reliance on electronics and fiat money, makes us more vulnerable to economic forces outside our control than ever. Prepping is a practice whereby we prepare for disasters, which may take on a myriad of […]

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Self-sufficiency is starting to become a necessity for more and more people. As the cost of living is increasing all over the U.S., switching to an off-grid lifestyle could become the norm soon. Or at least I think it should. For anyone who can make the switch, there’s no reason not to. But for those […]

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Humans began using weapons deep in prehistory, many thousands of years ago. From the first rock thrown in anger to the ballistic missiles lurking in hidden silos, the evolution of weapons has been dramatic. The usefulness of some weapons has outlasted entire civilizations and spread across the globe. Although the Stone Age ended long ago, […]

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We all want to be prepared for any situation. Unfortunately, this can become costly in the long run, especially when you factor in the initial purchase costs, the storage, and the expiry of the products you want on hand. Thankfully, there are options, and many of the items you need or want in your preparedness […]

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If you have a rural property safe from prying eyes, bugging in during a crisis makes more sense than bugging out. The bigger debate in a situation like this is whether it’s better to bug in at a properly prepared homestead or hunker in a well-stocked bunker. A bunker might seem like a perfectly prepared […]

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