GENERAL PREP

When you engage in bartering, you directly trade your goods, services, or skills with another person who has goods, services, or skills that you

The mountain men were a curious breed of Americans, who became an essential part of the opening up of the American West. Their intent

There seem to be two opposing views on animal threats. One claims they don’t exist or are so rare that you’re silly to worry

The knife is the most basic tool ever created. As such, it is also the most basic piece of survival gear we can carry.

How much do you trust your mind and body to stay present during an emergency? Believe it or not, your preparedness is tied to

The area I live in is currently under Level III water restrictions due to drought conditions. Officials are already planning to increase that to

When it comes to long-term food security, protein is one of the most crucial elements in any prepper's stockpile. Having spent years testing various

As we’ve all heard, President Donald Trump has hit the ground running for his second term in office. He has done more in his

This article is about subtractive survival. What not to do. People often survive not because of what they do, but because of what they

Some people believe our world was a better, safer, more stable place in 2024. In one sense, that is true. We may have come

I like to say that survival is the king of DIY pursuits. Could you adapt the resources in your environment to meet your survival

By minimalism, I mean simple living, or practices that promote simplicity in one’s lifestyle, not the art movement. If one just scanned through minimalist

In the first part of this article we covered the “classical” optical enhancers most folks are used to, like binoculars, monoculars, and spotting scopes.

The new year is a time of new beginnings. People make their resolutions; most of which will be broken within the week. Others look

Emergency preparedness can be overwhelming, especially to those who are just getting started. I am often asked, "Where should I start?” It is normal to