Preparedness

While American soldiers fought around the globe during World War I, citizens at home faced rationing and food shortages. The government urged people to grow their own food to supplement …

Winter is on its way, but with days still fairly warm, you might find yourself elbows deep in your garden harvest. If you’re like me and many other gardeners, you’ve …

A knife is an essential survival tool that you should always have when heading out for an outdoor adventure. It is both a knife and weapon, depending upon the situation …

The Earth is bountiful enough that those who possess the right amount of fortitude, problem-solving skills, and survival know-how can turn a small plot of land into an ever-giving resource. …

In part one of our survival fundamentals series, we discussed the rule of 3 and how to find and purify water in the wilderness. Once you have your water situation …

According to a study by the Wilderness Medical Society, 78,488 individuals became lost in the wilderness between 1992 and 2007. 2,659 died, 24,288 were injured, and 13,212 were saved. This …

(Originally published 12/14/18) Living off the grid is a great way to decrease your carbon footprint and lower energy costs. But what happens when there’s a global emergency, like a …

Growing your own vegetables is so fun and rewarding. As you take care of your plants, you get to watch them grow, and eventually, your hard work pays off with …

We usually think of preppers as country dwellers, but actually, city prepping could be even more essential should the need for survival skills really kick in. If you live in …

Whether we are referring to forests, deserts, or other geographies, the outdoors can be very dangerous. If you decide to go on a remote camping trip or mountain hiking, it …