The New Year is upon us and we are facing yet another year to get...The post The 6 Big Prepping Goals of 2019 appeared first on American Preppers Network.
- 1 Nov 19, 4:25pm -

Spoiler alert: not very much is different. Second spoiler: enough to cause a major weapons...The post What is the Difference Between the .300 Whisper and the .300 Blackout appeared first on American Preppers Network.
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Have you ever heard of Oldowan tools? These are basically stone tools that were used...The post The Oldest EDC Tool of All appeared first on American Preppers Network.
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When you think about survival gear do you plan on using it to deal with...The post Survival Gear for Natural Disasters appeared first on American Preppers Network.
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Building up my ability to hammock camp I found some great parts that make up the whole.The post The Hammock Experience appeared first on American Preppers Network.
- 6 Mar 19, 9:03am -

Last night something very special happened here at The Prepper Broadcasting Network. We had a four host symposium on the coronavirus economic impact and us infections. We went through a number of news stories and experiences to convey just what the l…
- 4 days ago 18 Feb 20, 7:12pm -

There are all kinds of high speed tactics, gear and tips that one can get all wrapped up with when it comes to preparedness. This is all a part of preparedness but its easy to get too wrapped up in calibers and Kevlar. You can forget that the core of…
- 7 days ago 16 Feb 20, 3:32pm -

  Are you looking for a good sight optic for your red dot? Then stop right here and look no further. Red dot optics are available in abundance both online and offline and you can even consider buying one of the latest and top models if you are ready…
- 11 days ago 12 Feb 20, 1:49pm -

  Personal safety is a key concern for everyone, particularly for women who live and commute alone. It is always important to be aware and vigilant so that you can smell the malicious intentions of people around you. Being trained in self-defense do…
- 15 days ago 7 Feb 20, 5:38pm -

  Are you and your family safe? Buying, building or renting a nice house for your family is half the battle of making them feel safe there. You might have to go the extra mile of implementing a number of security details to ensure you feel and stay…
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In October of 1347, 12 ships from the Black Sea docked at the Sicilian port of Messina. The people who were gathered on the dock were shocked to see overThe post The Best States To Live In When A Pandemic Strikes appeared first on Ask a Prepper.
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We’ve all heard about how ‘superbugs’ are increasingly common as bacteria and parasites evolve resistance to our antibiotics. This escalation in resistant diseases is making our dependence on antibiotics everThe post Can This Be A Better Alter…
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When it comes to dealing with colds and the flu, most of us treat the symptoms and try to get through it. I’ve been reflecting on this a lot latelyThe post How to Use Herbs and Make Your Own Cold Medicines at Home appeared first on Ask a Prepper.
- 5 days ago 18 Feb 20, 9:18am -

Growing food and raising meats is becoming much more difficult for producers around the world. Between radical changing weather patterns and disease, we are seeing more crop loss and livestockThe post 6 Make-it and Forget-it Prepper Foods appeared f…
- 6 days ago 17 Feb 20, 10:58am -

Editor’s note: This article was originally published in 2017. This is an updated version of the article, given the recent Coronavirus outbreak, which keeps spreading almost all over the world. WhenThe post 30 Supplies for Pandemic Survival appear…
- 9 days ago 14 Feb 20, 1:29am -

If you think you know what plantain is, you may be thinking of the large banana-like a tropical fruit. That’s not what this article is about! In this article, we will discuss a miraculous little weed that makes a tasty and nutritious addition to…
- 71 days ago 14 Dec 19, 8:00am -

Do you want glowing skin, boundless energy, and a nearly super-human resistance to germs and viruses? It’s time to step up your nutritional game. With flu season bearing down on us, we’re hearing a lot in the media about how we should be rollin…
- 25 Oct 19, 5:59pm -

We scoured through histories of herbal studies for you Today, we live in a time when manufactured medicines and prescriptions prevail, but do they have to be the only approach to healing? Even with all of these engineered options at our fingertips, m…
- 14 Sep 19, 3:00am -

I am a firm believe that part of being a good steward for your homestead, farm, or even a backyard in town lies in being aware of the plants and animals that call the area home as well. When you learn to identify local trees and plants, it leads to a…
- 12 Sep 19, 4:00am -

Herbals teas are powerful in the survival world due to the versatility of herbs for various health benefits. Whether you are in need of insect deterrent or physical healing you can equip your garden with these easy to grow herbs that can benefit yo…
- 10 Sep 19, 4:00am -

” I think we need to make some windows for our shelter. What do you think?” I spoke to my son Carter. He was young. Probably too young to be playing Minecraft but then again, who makes those rules? “Yea. … Continued
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Since Matt and I both work from home, it is actually fairly common for us to stay at home for at least 5 days and then only go out briefly to the grocery store and the feed store for our … Continued
- 2 days ago 21 Feb 20, 9:00am -

Part 1 of this series is available via the following link. It is strongly recommended that you read the first part if you have not already done so. Editor’s Note: Just to be clear, this article is hypothetical/fiction. Jose wanted … Continued
- 4 days ago 19 Feb 20, 3:02pm -

It is hard not to love a good firestarter. There is something about that primal act of getting a fire going with something besides the flick of a lighter. A while back I did an article and video on firestarters. … Continued
- 6 days ago 17 Feb 20, 3:25pm -

For two years I would walk out into my backyard, into the cover of some sparse woods, and shoot a recurve bow. I fired hundreds of shots at paper targets affixed to hay bales. I wasn’t using the best hunting … Continued
- 7 days ago 16 Feb 20, 2:50pm -

This week, I’m taking a break from the world of Doomer Fiction and reviewing the […]The post “Getting Home” by Alex Smith appeared first on Backwoods Survival Blog .
- 1 Jul 19, 6:59pm -

Fact Check: Shipping Firearms – DEFENSE FIREARMS BLOG: Some people, even licensed dealers (FFL) have a […]The post Fact Check: Shipping Firearms appeared first on Backwoods Survival Blog .
- 1 Jul 19, 6:58pm -

The subject our most recent Doomer Fiction / disaster film review is “The Core” (2003).  Oddly enough, […]The post “The Core” (2003) appeared first on Backwoods Survival Blog .
- 1 Jul 19, 6:56pm -

This week’s book review will concern a nonfiction title: “Urban Preppers with Kids, Pets & Parents; […]The post “Urban Preppers with Kids, Pets & Parents; Disaster Survival for the Family” by James G. Mushen appeared first on Backwoods Su…
- 1 Jul 19, 6:54pm -

The following may seem rather out of place with regard to our normal subject-matter, but […]The post Carrots, Eggs, Or Coffee? appeared first on Backwoods Survival Blog .
- 1 Jul 19, 6:53pm -

It’s with very mixed emotions today that I’m announcing we will be shutting down Organized Prepper.   As most of you know I started this site because I wanted to make it easier for the “normal” person to get a little better prepared for wha…
- 28 Feb 15, 6:07pm -

Even if you practice a fairly self-sufficient and sustainable lifestyle, you probably still have a number of expenses to deal with on a daily, weekly, monthly, and/or annual basis, from major costs like a home mortgage to essentials and conveniences…
- 24 Feb 15, 1:00pm -

While our grandparents might remember what it was like to cook with a wood stove as opposed to the gas and electric options available today, most adults haven't the faintest idea about how to cook when their appliances give in. And yet, during a cata…
- 17 Feb 15, 3:40pm -

Being prepared to deal with natural disasters and emergency situations is something that most people leave to the proper authorities. And yet, when you need emergency services and government aid the most, these resources may not be available to you.…
- 6 Feb 15, 10:33pm -

While having children is one of life's greatest joys, every parent realizes pretty quickly that it's also the most important responsibility they'll ever shoulder. Keeping kids safe, healthy, and happy and providing them with the knowledge, tools, and…
- 6 Jan 15, 5:40pm -

Open forum for all off-topic conversation throughout the week - preparedness accomplishments - and sitting around the campfire with fellow MSB'rs.Original source: Open Forum & Off-Topic Conversation
- 13 hours ago 22 Feb 20, 2:12pm -

Here's one source of recommended amount of protein in food that you need each day. I also list various foods and their protein content by weight and %.Original source: Amount Of Protein You Need | Got Enough In Your Food Storage?
- 1 day ago 21 Feb 20, 11:18pm -

Ozone generators. UV Light. HEPA filters. Each of these technologies may help the biological situation in your home beyond that of just using chemicals...Original source: Clean Technologies To Fight Coronavirus And Other Biological Risks
- 2 days ago 20 Feb 20, 8:55pm -

COVID-19 coronavirus update from the inside... People in China trying to find food, being locked in homes, it is 100 times or more WORSE than reported...Original source: COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic | So Much Worse Than You Know…
- 3 days ago 19 Feb 20, 9:30pm -

Deciding which type of battery to use for alternative energy is important. It can be expensive. So do your research first! Here's a quick battery overview.Original source: Recommended Battery For Alternative Energy Systems
- 3 days ago 19 Feb 20, 4:10pm -

If you dried your corn while still on the cob then you will need to shell the corn first, of course. You can do this by hand or use a hand crank corn sheller. The hand operated corn shellers do most of the work for you, the cob goes in and the dried…
- 22 Feb 19, 7:24pm -

According to a survey conducted in 2011, 28 percent of Americans do not know how to cook. However, let’s ponder a moment, and then ask ourselves what is the definition of cooking ( Foodworksblog , 2011). Is it pulling a frozen meal from the freezer…
- 19 Feb 19, 4:21pm -

Meat cuts (tougher cuts) that are ideal for braising include pork shoulder, beef chuck, short ribs, lamb shanks and of course brisket. These cuts are marbled with fat and connective tissue, which will convert to gelatin after long and slow cooking. M…
- 26 Dec 18, 1:27am -

Deserts are among the most treacherous places that a person can get stranded in. With the many unique challenges that are found in deserts, you need to know how to get around them to survive in desert. Read on to find out some exceptional desert surv…
- 26 Dec 18, 1:21am -

A previous article talked about how important it is for you to know how to cook in a survival situation, because you and your family’s very survival could be at stake. Cooking from scratch as it is called is time consuming and it requires organizat…
- 15 Dec 18, 3:56pm -

If you have a military surplus store near you, then you probably already know that it's a pretty decent place to find some great things to toss in your prepper supply or an emergency bag.  Because of that, here are a few items you can look for next…
- 10 hours ago 22 Feb 20, 6:00pm -

Update (1010ET): Talk about a spike in deaths: Iran is now reporting 9 deaths after shocking the world by revealing that two Chinese nationals infected with the virus had died in the city of Qoms earlier this week.
- 1 day ago 21 Feb 20, 11:30pm -

In his most recent podcast, Peter Schiff talked about coronavirus and the impact that the outbreak is having on the markets. Schiff says that aggressive money printing will not stop or cure the coronavirus.
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- 2 days ago 21 Feb 20, 1:30pm -

The more scientists study this new coronavirus, the more alarming it becomes.  When this outbreak first emerged, officials told us that it was very unlikely that it could be transmitted from human to human.
- 2 days ago 20 Feb 20, 11:30pm -

On this day in 1943, Sophie Scholl was executed by beheading for organizing the White Rose group–a student resistance to the Hitler regime.  She had been convicted of high treason, after having been found distributing anti-war leaflets at the Univ…
- 21 hours ago 22 Feb 20, 7:04am -

(Continued from Part 1. This concludes the article.) You are the expert on your body, and it is within your ability to train it effectively. Just like with anything, there are a million exercises you can do. Don’t worry! Here are some simple tips t…
- 21 hours ago 22 Feb 20, 7:03am -

To be prepared for a crisis, every Prepper must establish goals and make long-term and short-term plans. In this column, the SurvivalBlog editors review their week’s prep activities and planned prep activities for the coming week. These range from…
- 21 hours ago 22 Feb 20, 7:02am -

“Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. The fining pot is for silver, a…
- 21 hours ago 22 Feb 20, 7:01am -

February 21st is the birthday of Group Captain Douglas Bader (born 1910, died 5 September 1982). He was a Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter ace during the Second World War. He lost his legs in a pre-war flying accident, but that didn’t stop him from re…
- 2 days ago 21 Feb 20, 7:04am -

Headlamps are like flashlights. And flashlights are like knives. Ergo, headlamps are like knives. Where I’m going with this is to highlight the fact that we are rarely completely satisfied with our current selection. We are always looking around, e…
- 7 days ago 16 Feb 20, 1:16pm -

There is only a difference of one between a 43 and 44 right? What about a G43 and a .44 magnum?  That’s my thinking….just kidding! Over time, my bear guns have been getting smaller. From a 12 gauge pump, to a 30-30, to a .44 magnum revolver then…
- 20 days ago 3 Feb 20, 11:16am -

Recycling aluminum cans is great. But recycling a prepping wives’ tale is bad. Yet so much of the basic prepping information available in books and on websites includes recycled information based more on wishful thinking and popular fiction than on…
- 32 days ago 22 Jan 20, 11:51am -

Whether you choose to accept it or not, human cases of food allergies are on the rise. While the reasons why this is happening is a debate for another forum, the plain and simple fact is that you or someone within your circle of caring may very well…
- 41 days ago 12 Jan 20, 4:12pm -

I remember the first “tactical” flashlight I bought. It was a flat dark earth Surefire G2 Nitrolon. Everyone I showed the flashlight to was amazed by how bright it was.  Before that, I had never even heard of “lumens.” Until then, the only f…
- 49 days ago 5 Jan 20, 2:42pm -

Last week I gave you the second part of my list (# 6-9) of items that will be priceless as bartering chips after a crisis. This week I will finish out the list with the remaining 7 items and why they will be helpful.  Just a quick rundown of the fir…
- 3 days ago 20 Feb 20, 1:49pm -

I purchased one of these you can survive cans with low expectations and it did not surpass them.  This should be labeled as You Can Survive Snack Time.  It does have a few good items in it but nothing that warrants a price tag of 12.00. Let’s go…
- 4 days ago 19 Feb 20, 1:37pm -

For the average citizen, an emergency preparedness kit is a ready-to-use, portable package containing supplies, food and water rations, as well as other vital supplies and equipment for maintaining personal well-being—or, at least, staying alive wh…
- 4 days ago 19 Feb 20, 8:45am -

With fall here and winter just around the corner for much of the country, I wanted to take a look at some alternative fire tools.  I initially wanted to get a BLASTMATCH simply because it was the most widely advertised and has a ton of good reviews.…
- 5 days ago 18 Feb 20, 1:19pm -

I bought the Gerber shard as an attempt at a gift. Unfortunately I couldn’t help but open it and try it out. At first look, the shard appears to be a good solid piece of metal with a nice matte black coating.  Unfortunately that is where the shiny…
- 6 days ago 17 Feb 20, 1:00pm -

Written by Pat Henry on The Prepper Journal.The Corona virus (COVID-19) is all over the news, with plenty of fear-mongering spread among the analysis and good information. Because of that, I don’t think there’s a lot for me to write about this w…
- 1 day ago 21 Feb 20, 6:05pm -

Written by Pat Henry on The Prepper Journal.Virginia Democrats: “We’re passing the most draconian anti-gun measures in the nation!” Arizona Democrats: “Hold my beer!” Well, the madness (and Bloomberg’s money) has come from the East coast…
- 9 days ago 13 Feb 20, 3:53pm -

Written by Pat Henry on The Prepper Journal.We’re clearing out our MREs, and are down to our final seven cases. Oct 2016 manufacture code, mix of entrees (our choice). Includes flameless heater and accessory packet. Continental US sales only due t…
- 10 days ago 12 Feb 20, 4:21pm -

Written by Guest Contributor on The Prepper Journal.While chemicals have long been used for mosquito repellant, there are natural solutions that work, too.The post How to Deal with Mosquitoes Without Using Chemicals appeared first on The Prepper Jo…
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I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t keeping track of news coming out of China. The rapid spread of the novel coronavirus has caused the Chinese government to shut down some of their largest cities, most popular tourist attractions, and as of today’…
- 18 days ago 5 Feb 20, 11:02am -

I love getting emails from my readers and asking questions on Facebook because it gives me insights into what your most pressing concerns are. Over the past couple of weeks as my DO IT NOW 2020 challenge progressed, I began hearing comments like thes…
- 22 days ago 31 Jan 20, 5:19pm -

Are you ready to take action and get your year off on the right prepping foot? Are you tired of just THINKING about what needs to be done to prep your home, your family, and yourself? I have just the antidote for all that! My new 5-day challenge, DO…
- 30 days ago 24 Jan 20, 3:39pm -

It was Day 3 of the flooding following Hurricane Harvey that I finally told my kids, “Get your emergency kits ready to go by the back door. We may have to leave if the flooding gets any closer.” Day by day, hour by hour, floodwaters had crept clo…
- 42 days ago 12 Jan 20, 1:01pm -

I’ve read dozens, and I mean dozens, of lists telling me everything I need to have with me to survive.  Usually there are no surprises. This list of 13 survival must-haves has some genius suggestions for items your emergency kit might be missing.…
- 49 days ago 5 Jan 20, 12:47pm -

Today it’s time for the expert council show. To ask a question for a show like this, just send an email to me at jack at thesurvivalpodcast.com with “TSPC Expert” in the subject line. Today on The Survival Podcast, the … Continue reading →
- 1 day ago 21 Feb 20, 9:32pm -

Every day I bring you an item on Amazon that I personally use or has been purchased by many members of the audience and I have researched enough to recommend. Today’s TSP Amazon Item of the day is Lifegard Aquatics … Continue reading →
- 1 day ago 21 Feb 20, 6:05pm -

Today on The Survival Podcast, I take your calls on mindset, hydroponics, rock wool, corona virus, rats, walking to freedom, WWII, grass fed beef and more. Remember to be on a show like this one just pick up your phone … Continue reading →
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Every day I bring you an item on Amazon that I personally use or has been purchased by many members of the audience and I have researched enough to recommend. Today’s TSP Amazon Item of the day is 1010 Extra … Continue reading →
- 2 days ago 20 Feb 20, 5:43pm -

Roger grew up on a small family farm in central Kentucky. His working class parents taught him the value of a strong work ethic from a young age. They grew/raised much of what they ate from a variety of livestock … Continue reading →
- 3 days ago 19 Feb 20, 9:32pm -

“Be prepared” is a pretty broad order. Prepared for what? How prepared are we talking about, here? If you are new to prepping and readiness as a component in your lifestyle, one of your first actions will probably be to take stock and compare you…
- 2 Jul 18, 10:20am -

Shotguns are perennially popular home defense firearms in the U.S. for several reasons. One reason is their easy availability, and cost effectiveness. A quality shotgun can often be had for significantly less coin than a rifle of equivalent grade.  …
- 1 Jul 18, 10:17am -

So, you’ve been researching how to prep for a SHTF or other disaster and the experts recommend that you have a bug out location or even better a prepper hideout or retreat. But what makes a good prepper hideout or bug out location? The answer is of…
- 30 Jun 18, 12:03pm -

The Ruger Mini-14 is one of America’s favorite general purpose semi-auto rifles. Possessed of light weight, nimble handling and classic styling, they remain a viable choice for anyone who for whatever reason does not want America’s other rifle, t…
- 29 Jun 18, 5:17pm -

One of the great joys and advantages of living today is the prevalence of books. Be they bound ink and paper or electrons on a screen, books can be invaluable references or moving, thought-provoking stories about the human experience. I am constantly…
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