I have found that it’s common for people to ask “What is Prepping?” at some point in our conversations. Most people that I talk to that have heard of prepping think of the National Geographic Doomsday Preppers TV show that ran a few years back. For those not familiar with the show you can find…
Rice is a staple for preppers and homesteaders. Knowing how to store rice properly allows you to take care of both your short term needs – dinner tonight – as well as long term needs – dinner many months or even years from now. There are many different ways to store rice so the best…
With all of the craziness going on in the world today many people are getting interested in prepping again. They usually go to Google or YouTube and search for prepping info. So I thought it might be a helpful to list some of my favorite YouTube prepper channels and tell you what I like about…
The very first time I heard the phrase “bug out” was on an episode of the old MASH tv show. The camp was about to be overrun by enemy soldiers so Col. Potter ordered everyone to “bug out”. I thought it was a funny saying at the time but I understood exactly what he meant….
Have you ever noticed the cars broken down on the side of the highway while you’re driving? Has your car or truck ever broken down and left you on the side of the road? Did you have the things that you needed so that you could fix it and get back on your way? If…
Whether you are watching prepping videos on YouTube or reading posts on prepper sites you will see people referring to their EDC kit or they might refer to an EDC item. You might be asking yourself “What is and EDC kit?” EDC is prepper slang for Every Day Carry. This can be an item like…
When it comes to the best gifts for the prepper and survival enthusiasts the options are almost limitless. There are gifts that range from items that will be used on a daily basis all the way up to items that you hope that you will never have to use ( like gas masks and radioactivity…
Imagine for a minute that the crap has hit the proverbial fan. What should you do? Is it safe to bug in or do you need to bug out? Are you prepared to do either? These are not easy questions to answer without knowing exactly what the situation is. There are a million different situations…
Being prepared for unforeseen situations is crucial for survival. The first and most basic step for any type of emergency that requires evacuation is to have a bug out bag on hand- packed with essentials needed to keep you alive for the first 72 hours after a disaster strikes. But, what are those essentials exactly?…
Our ancestors kept a well stocked survival pantry so that they could handle all of the little surprises that life gave them. Our modern society has told us that it is not necessary. After all, we can run to the local supermarket and pick up what we need at any time of day or night….
MREs Genuine U.S. Military Surplus Assorted Flavor – This assortment of MRE meals is picked at random from meals that were packed in 2012 or later and inspected in 2016 for quality. Each meal averages 1250 calories so it will…
Mountain House Biscuits and Gravy is a hearty, filling freeze dried breakfast that is great for camping, hiking or for storage as an emergency prep. It has fluffy buttermilk biscuits along with pork sausage gravy. Each pouch is rated for…