A ready supply of water is vital for anyone planning ahead for a crisis. Not only do you need to drink several glasses a day to…

I’m a big fan of shipping containers. They’re sturdy, available second-hand for just a few thousand dollars, and are much easier solution for shelter than anything…

Buying a home is a rather big investment, and the same goes when you’re looking for a piece of land for the perfect bug out. It’s…

I don’t have to tell you that this lifestyle is expensive. You’re probably already putting a massive chunk of your weekly paycheck onto your day-to-day living…

Bartering is a dying art. These days we’ve all got a wallet full of cash, plastic cards that allow us to make purchases, and stores that…

It’s not easy being a survivalist. You’re often misunderstood, or branded “that crazy friend” in your group. The people around you make it hard to fit…

When I moved onto our homestead and started separating all the paper from the trash, I was a little shocked. The newspaper and the pile of…

Growing my own food is one of my top priorities as a survivalist. There’s only so long your stockpile will last, so it’s important you’ve got…

There’s one rule I live by. And it’s a simple one. “Whatever can go wrong, will go wrong.” You never know when a disaster will strike.…

In a recent session with our students, we asked a simple question that was rather eye-opening. “When did you last test your SHTF plan?” For many,…