Stockpiling

In my travels, I often hear folks that are new to prepping express surprise. Surprise at how much work it is! I know most folks have the idea that you can get a case of MREs, a few jugs of water, and a survival radio and call yourself ready, but being truly prepared is a […]

Part of being a prepper is accumulating the right gear and the right supplies. The time to get what you need is not the moment you need it! I think all of us know that, but even if we’ve spent a lot of time, effort, and money preparing for long-term survival scenarios, I fear most

Seasoned preppers know that skills beat gear almost every time. There’s no replacement for knowledge, expertise, and experience. But what the real ones know—the ones who have been there and done that—is that the gear really, really helps! I don’t know about you, but I would much rather face a long night in the woods

If the year 2020 taught us anything, it’s that life can be turned upside down in the blink of an eye. But more than that, all kinds of things that you wouldn’t expect could suddenly become scarce or even totally non-existent. Remember the great toilet paper shortage? That was a rough time, and arguably not

One of the most fundamental preps you need to have on hand is food. It’s fine to have all the gear, technology, and weaponry you can think of, but at the end of the day, you can’t eat it! When it comes to food security, nothing beats having a storeroom, or survival pantry, with food

What’s the first thing you think of when you consider asset protection, and I mean physical assets? Probably a safe, right? Maybe an alarm system? Whether you’re keeping cash, jewelry, gems, precious metals, critical documents, or anything else worth protecting, these traditional measures are certainly worthwhile but, sadly, increasingly vulnerable… Smash-and-grab robbers will detach and

Oh, spam! Is there anything better if you are a prepper? It’s salty, tasty, ready to eat, and a wonderful source of animal protein that is ideal for long-haul storage. Sure, it’s the butt of many jokes, with some haters even asserting that it lasts forever because it’s not real meat, but that just isn’t

I don’t know about you, but it seems that about half the things I own, by number, are 5-gallon buckets. I use them for absolutely everything. Gardening, landscaping, painting, food storage, improvised stools, working out, stashing tools – all kinds of stuff. They are just indefinably useful! But climbing costs are a major concern when

It’s no exaggeration to say that coffee quite literally makes the world go round when it comes to work and industry. I’m serious! A caffeine-fueled coffee break has literally changed modern labor forever. It’s a fascinating subject, and you should look into it. But on a more practical level, most people just can’t get going

Pasta is a popular staple in a preppers stash since it provides great energy at great value. The amount of volume you get with a small amount can provide for a long time if basic amenities aren’t around. As with many dry goods, proper storage of pasta is an integral part of the preservation process.