In the time since I wrote the original post, things have changed. I’ve also re-evaluated my positions on some of the topics, so an update...

People tend to think that preppers are preparing for an apocalyptic end of the world. Hollywood and popular culture put forth myths about...

Life on earth can be broken down into a series of complex relationships we aren’t aware of and, in many cases, barely understand. Take...

To my enormous disappointment, I missed the recent solar storm of a few nights ago. The light pollution from the massive footprint of...

The media, in sundry flavors, offers a plethora of confections overloaded with saccharine, high-fructose corn syrup and sodium chloride....

As preppers, we tend to place a great deal of emphasis on food, water, and other supplies, as is appropriate. The third side of the...

I recently watched a prepper’s YouTube channel where he featured a video on surviving the zombie apocalypse in an urban environment. It...

As the demographics of the country change, family dynamics are changing as are the activities of daily life. Families are reuniting as...

Operational Security or OpSec is another term bandied about in prepping circles. The term has its origins in the Vietnam War, and it...

Getting started is a big step on the road to becoming more self-reliant and resilient. For some, prepping is a hobby. For many others,...

Take a quick inventory and ask yourself if you have any of the following: Car Insurance Homeowner’s or Renter’s Insurance Flood Insurance...

Hazard Analysis Identifying the events most likely to occur in your area. Hazards can be natural or man-made. Severe weather in the form...

To many, prepping is a strange pastime. You spend tens of thousands of dollars on portable generators, guns and ammunition, water...