Homesteading

For so many preppers, a survival retreat to call their own is both an aspirational goal and something they hope they never have to use. These properties are exactly what they sound like: a place to go when society is falling apart and all seems lost. Properly chosen, prepared, and supplied, they will prove to […]

There’s an old saying that I first learned from my great-grandpa: “meat on the hoof won’t spoil.” This means that the meat we eat won’t go bad as long as the animal it comes from is still alive and well. So many preppers focus on stockpiling preserved or processed food in their pantry or storeroom.

For many preppers, living off-grid is simultaneously a dream and something of a top-tier prep. The idea of removing yourself from the trappings of dependency on society is intoxicating, and by making yourself and your family radically self-sufficient, you can be better prepared for whatever disasters and crises might come your way. For those of

As a prepper, what is your number one big-ticket prep? Maybe it is an apocalypse-ready RV. Maybe it’s a house packed with food and survival supplies. Maybe it’s a hidden bunker. For many preppers that I know, the apple of their eye is an off-grid, self-sustaining property. The notion goes that by completely eliminating your

If you are a prepper, a big part of your planning, and overall chances of success in any given disaster scenario, will be dictated by where you live. The surrounding terrain, population density, access to resources, routes of egress, and a whole lot more. Naturally, depending on their preferences, job, and lifestyle, folks will gravitate

What are you getting ready for? Are you worried about natural disasters? Societal collapse? Nuclear war? How about something really crazy like a huge asteroid impact? As preppers, there’s no end to potential threats to be aware of and prepare for, but so much of the time it is the mundane things that are far

Most preppers spend time getting ready for actual disasters, be they natural or man-made. But in reality, statistically, it’s a lot more probable that you’ll be a victim of violent crime rather than any major event. And not for nothing, society is continuing to fracture and fray around the edges in our current year, with

If you live your life in a state of readiness, chances are pretty good that you’re like most preppers and are getting ready for what I call big-ticket events: I’m talking about things like natural disasters, man-made catastrophes, riots, societal collapse, and things like that. It’s definitely good to be ready for these things, and

As preppers, it’s easy to focus on natural disasters, societal upheaval, and other catastrophes and lose sight of the everyday dangers that are far more likely to befall us and our loved ones. Sure, a tornado or hurricane might level your town, and a city-wide riot is certainly terrifying, but statistically speaking, you’re far more

Raccoons are a study in contrast. They are among the cutest and most charismatic animals that you’ll see, and certainly some of the peskiest. Raccoons are notorious for taking up residence in and around homes, breaking into stored food and, most annoyingly of all, getting into your trash cans. Waking up to strewn trash and