We use electricity for almost everything in our daily lives. It may be surprising just how much we rely on it every day.  The three critical areas of self-reliance include shelter, food, and water. During a power outage, food is easier to keep from spoiling in a fridge or freezer when connected to a generator.  A shelter is far more hospitable if you have lighting and can charge devices that provide entertainment, such as a tablet. Keeping your cell phone charged can connect you to loved ones. Shelter and food are a big part of the foundation of survival, and a generator can he ..read more

In the world of prepping, having a reliable handgun is a fundamental survival tool. However, why settle for a standard piece when customizing your handgun can greatly boost your preparedness and confidence? Customizing basically comes down to tailoring your handgun to fit your unique needs so that it performs at its best when you need it the most. So how can you customize your handgun to improve its functionality and suitability for survival scenarios?   The Matter of Comfort when Customizing Your Handgun To start with, the key reason to customize a handgun lies in making it more efficie ..read more

A Guide to Using Power Banks in the Wilderness can be a lifesaver when you’re off-grid. The last thing anyone wants is their phone or GPS dying mid-hike, right? A reliable power bank ensures that your devices stay juiced up, even miles away from the nearest outlet. But let’s face it – understanding and choosing the right one can feel like navigating through a dense forest without a compass. No worries! Our Guide to Using Power Banks in the Wilderness will help you conquer this challenge. With our guide, not only will you learn how to choose an outdoor-friendly power bank but also master i ..read more

Do you know the steps to use a fire extinguisher correctly?  What may seem like common sense is not as common as you would think. Take the quick-fire extinguisher quiz below. I felt a little bad as I snatched the fire extinguisher out of my coworker’s hands. The catered food, tablecloth, and table were on fire!  Someone had put a silk flower arrangement too close to a chafing pan flame. A coworker that was the first to notice had a fire extinguisher amid the blaze in seconds. Her quick heroic act was short-lived when she couldn’t figure out why the extinguisher wasn’t working as she ..read more

Whether you’re living in a rural or urban homestead, there will be moments when you will have to defend your family and property from intruders or people looking to take your resources. These defenses include getting suitable firearms, setting up your home for tactical situations, fencing, and employing other methods for protecting what’s yours. Remember that these tips aren’t a substitute for knowing your homestead from end to end. However, these methods of defending your homestead will help you know the quirks and features of your land a lot better. 5 Ways You Can Defend Your ..read more

Now that winter is behind us, it is time to consider getting off the beaten. There’s magic in the forest’s solitude — you’re surrounded by life yet alone in a sometimes savage world where things can hurt. You’ll probably lose your way more than once, gathering good tales for later campfires. However, first, you must know how to survive when lost in the wild. You become keenly aware of the necessities of survival in such circumstances. How can you improve your chances of returning to your loved ones alive? Here are three no-nonsense tips for surviving in the wild.   3 Tips for Surviving in ..read more

The HydroBlu Pressurized Jerrycan Water Filter has made my favorite emergency preps list! It’s a 4-gallon water container with a hand pump for water filtration. The hand pump pressurizes water that has been added to the Jerrycan, feeding it through the filters, and turns it into clean drinking water. This Jerrycan will be replacing the two cases of bottled water that my husband and I pack when we go on long road trips. If you like hanging out with your family at the lake, camping, have preps set aside for an emergency, or like to travel to remote destinations then this may be a good fit for yo ..read more

What makes scout rifles so popular over the years is their ability to serve various purposes. Their lightweight is practical for hunting trips, accurate enough for target-shooting competitions, and their shorter barrel is handy for self-defense, making them a valuable addition to a prepper’s emergency supplies.  In this article, we’ll look at five of the most reliable and effective scout rifles currently available and touch on some critical safety aspects of scouting rifles. Before we examine the five outstanding models that have proven their worth in both performance and durability, do y ..read more

Prepper fish antibiotics are a popular topic in the emergency preparedness community. It’s a growing trend for preppers to add fish antibiotics to their emergency supplies, but why fish antibiotics? In this article, you will learn why specifically fish antibiotics (not just any animal antibiotic) are considered when stocking up on household first aid supplies. You’ll also see illustrated images on why preppers believe fish antibiotics are safe for human consumption and how you can get prescription-strength antibiotics for your emergency kit.  I am NOT a medical professional! The following ..read more

Did you know you can grow Oyster mushrooms in your home and eat them in as little as five to ten days? Mushrooms like warmth, water, and shade, so you’ll see them outdoors in the spring. Shaggy Mane mushrooms show up around this season in my backyard, so I’ve learned how to make ink from them. The rising price of food has been on my mind. This is one of many reasons I think it’s important to teach my kids how to grow food. Growing their own mushrooms is a good place to start! The safest and simplest way to start growing edible mushrooms is a mushroom grow kit. The ..read more