HOMESTEADING

Car Survival Kit: DIY Winter & Summer Gear Lists (For Preppers)

You never know when you're going to be in an unexpected emergency, on your own or with others. Having some prepper gear ready to go can...

The Best Beginner Chicken Breeds & 4 to Avoid Entirely

If you’re new to raising chickens or are in the preliminary research stage of adding a few chickens to your backyard, you’ll be...

Backyard Camping: Important Lessons Preppers Can Learn

As a long-time practitioner, I’m a big promoter of outdoor sports and activities, particularly backpacking and camping. Besides the...

Living Off the Land: Self Reliance Off the Grid

Welcome to our guide on living off the land, where we delve into the self-reliant lifestyle of homesteading and off-grid living. This...

How to Cut Deer Antlers Off – Guide

Cutting deer antlers off is a skill that many hunters, taxidermists, and craftspeople seek to master. Whether for mounting, crafting, or...

10 Lessons from 50 Years of Whitetail Hunting

When I think about how long I’ve been hunting deer, it’s honestly a little embarrassing. The year was 1972, which means Richard Nixon was...

Off Grid Homestead: How to Make It Possible

Off the grid living is an alternative to traditional living that has become more popular in recent years. Some people choose to live off...

Protecting Yourself from the Darker Elements of Society

Our society is comprised of many good, honest people who would give up their own life in order to save the life of a stranger. However,...

The Prepper’s Guide to Securing Your Home

I had the opportunity to sit in a local courtroom for a few hours and watch as inmates in shackles from the county jail were brought...

The Biggest Enemies of Long-Term Food Storage (It’s Not Looters)

As preppers are well aware, preparing your home and family for long-term crises and emergencies involves accumulating a substantial food...

Empower Yourself by Preparing for a Power Outage: A Prepper’s Guide

Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) announced that up to 800,000 customers (and probably well over a million people) may be without...

Never Do This When You Leave Your Property

My current property is like something right out of a Shell Silverstein poem. The city limits line ends at my property, right where the...

Social Media: Valuable Tool for Emergency Communication

There is no worse feeling than being in a disaster and not being able to contact your loved ones. The feeling in your gut as you try to...

How to Tan a Deer Hide, the Easy Way

When most people hear of tanning a deer hide, it makes them automatically think of the traditional method using brains. Though that is...

The 3 Layers of Financial Preparedness

As our banking system implodes all around us, you may be wondering how on earth we can be financially prepared for the future in a world...

Unlocking Nature’s Secrets: The Role of Hunting and Trapping in Wildlife Research

Hunting and trapping have long been controversial subjects when it comes to wildlife research. While some view these practices as cruel...

21 Pallet Fence Ideas And How To Build One

Building a pallet fence could be one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to meet your fencing needs. Wood pallets are abundant...

Concerns grow as 'gigantic' bird flu outbreak runs rampant in US dairy herds

Bird flu has already spread to wild birds, chickens and mammals, including a polar bear and an alpaca. The more widespread it becomes,...

Survival Qualities: The Necessary Traits of the Survivalist

While preparing for another survivalist challenge, I thought to myself – what does it take to become a successful survivalist, what...

How to Survive in the Wilderness with Nothing

Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, climbing, or any other outdoor activity, you can never know what unexpected surprises might happen....

Off Grid Homestead: How to Make It Possible

Off the grid living is an alternative to traditional living that has become more popular in recent years. Some people choose to live off...

TINY TITANIUM POCKET KNIFE IS SMALLER THAN A KEY, AND USES A REPLACEABLE BLADE DESIGN

I swear these pocket knives keep getting smaller and smaller, but remain just as fascinating and sharp. Meet the Tiflex, a knife so tiny...

How to Prep Camping Gear for Spring

Camping season is just around the corner, and many of us campers are starting to come out of hibernation. If you followed my tips for...

Experts: Risk Of Severe Summer Weather Impacting Businesses

The summer of 2024 is shaping up to be particularly challenging for businesses, with weather risk experts warning of severe impacts due...

10 Disaster Essentials to Get Before It’s Too Late

Today, we’re going back to basics. If you’re an experienced prepper, you probably have all of these covered. But if you’re a new prepper,...

How to Survive Extreme Weather

Imagine being stranded in the wild. Maybe you went for a hike and got lost, maybe you are escaping a disaster (natural or man-made), or...

Top 5 Popular Guns Not Suitable for SHTF

There are a large number of weapons made for self-defense. It’s important that you own one so you can come out a winner when SHTF....

Doomsday Prepping for Beginners: All You Need to Know

Unless you live under a rock, mostly everyone has heard of doomsday prepping, and it’s not just a fad. In this crazy world, anything can...

This Knife Spec Is Everywhere Now. But What Does It Actually Mean?

A popular and unofficial category of pocket knives is anything but run-of-the-mill. With names like Vanax SuperClean, Elmax and M390, the...

THE WORST AND BEST WAYS TO SHARPEN YOUR EDC POCKET KNIFE

Everyday carry (EDC) knives are a trusty companion for many, whether you’re navigating the great outdoors or handling day-to-day tasks in...

The Survival Fire Starting Kit You Can Count On In Any Situation

Want to know what you should put in your DIY survival fire starting kit? Well, fire is one of the critical survival skills you’re going...

Ten Unusual and Unexpected Things you will Want After the SHTF

When it comes to prepping and stocking up, I have often talked about “the big three,” meaning food, water, and shelter. I also address...

Be Prepared! How to Build the Best First Aid Kit for Your Family

A quality first aid kit is an essential item for emergency preparedness. The well-designed first aid kit is a crucial component of...

Blue state customers flock to Idaho gun store to find 'a little bit of freedom,' owner says

The parking lot outside North Idaho Arms was quiet early one Saturday morning, but owner Bryan Zielinski soon expected it to fill with...

5 Split-Second Decisions People Made That Saved Their Own Lives

Kidnapped at gunpoint? Cornered by a mountain lion? Stranded in a snowstorm? These everyday people saved their own lives with quick...

You’ll Soon Be Able to Carry Your Swiss Army Knife on Planes

One of the most recognizable knives in the world is undergoing some pretty major changes. Even before the concept of EDC really came into...

THE FUTURE OF HUNTING TECHNIQUES AND PRACTICES

In the ever-evolving world of hunting, enthusiasts are constantly seeking new and innovative ways to enhance their skills and...

5 Minute Read-Episode 94: Preparing for Your First Tactical Games

Introduction: Today we are going to delve beyond shooting, gear, and rules to help you develop a solid plan for your first time competing...

The 4 Firearms Safety Rules

Stay safe so you don’t end up with extra holes. There’s a lot of variations of firearm safety rules, but today we’re going off the four...

Why Hunting Your Own Food Might Be The Key to a Better Life

Hunting gets a bad name sometimes. A few have the mental picture of bloodthirsty rednecks running around shooting at every living...

Gunpowder Facts and History

Gunpowder or black powder is of great historical importance in chemistry. Although it can explode, its principal use is as a propellant....

Fit to Be Tied: Four Common Knots Every Hiker Should Know

Are you one of those hikers who always defaults to a square knot? Here are simple, easy-to-remember alternatives that will do a better...

How to Start a Fire: 6 Tips for Building a Campfire

Brush up on your fire-making skills before going on your next backpacking or camping trip. Learn how to build a fire with minimal...

Safe Gun Storage: Kid Proofing Your Guns

A topic that often comes up for debate on both sides of the gun-rights aisle is safe gun storage, especially in homes with children. But...

Self Sufficient Living in 10 Easy Steps

Self-sufficient Living Do you have a dream self-sufficient living on a homestead? Do you live in the city or suburb and think you have to...

How a Military Survival Instructor Packs for Emergencies

A fair number of folks buy a survival kit, maybe rifle through it a bit, then zip it up and throw it in the wheel well of the car or...

The Best Hunting Dogs for Birds, Big and Small Game, and Tracking

Discussing the best hunting dogs for various game is kind of like arguing whether a Chevy or Ford is better: No one ever changes camps...

Do These Things Before the Arctic Blast Arrives

Thanks to an arctic blast sweeping down from the Great North, it’s going to be cold in most parts of the United States this weekend....

Homeowners across America are building futuristic, nearly indestructible homes to withstand natural disasters — here's how

Homeowners across the country are unfortunately being forced to worry more than ever about extreme weather events caused by the changing...

10 Best Diversion Safes for Hiding Valuables in Plain Sight

Diversion safes look like ordinary household objects, like soda cans, books, and personal care items- but they all have hidden...