When the grid goes down the biggest challenge your family is going to face, will be food. Unless you’ve got acres of land packed full of…

No matter what’s happening in the world, there’s an economy behind it. In a short-term crisis, cash is still going to hold real value. People will…

I’m a big fan of learning useful techniques before the SHTF, and lock picking is right up there on the list. Despite the (justifiable) negative connection…

Without a source of light, we’re are at a massive disadvantage once night falls, because our night vision is pretty terrible. We can hardly see in…

I’m a big fan of camping, and the great outdoors, but I also like my sleep. Over the years I’ve figured out how to ensure I…

When the SHTF you’re going to need a ride, but relying on your own wheels alone is far too risky. Your car may break down or…

We’ve been on our homestead for several years now, and in that time, I’ve seen many close friends and neighbors start to struggle as they get…

If there’s one place on earth you never want to be stranded it’s a desert. Perhaps your car broke down on the middle of an arid…

Getting stranded in the desert is no joke, and if you’ve got no idea how to stand the heat, there’s a very good chance that your…

Despite having an instant connection to almost the entire collective knowledge of the human race, far too many people lack practical skills that will help them…