Spoiler alert: not very much is different. Second spoiler: enough to cause a major weapons malfunction if you get it wrong. Confused enough already? Since 1992 the .300 Whisper round had been gaining momentum among gun communities primarily for its a…
- 60 days ago 23 May 19, 5:51pm -

Have you ever heard of Oldowan tools? These are basically stone tools that were used up to 2.6 million years ago! We have been using the cutting edge for a very long time. Its hard to imagine a creature using a cutting tool all those years ago. No ma…
- 61 days ago 22 May 19, 2:36pm -

When you think about survival gear do you plan on using it to deal with natural disaster? Preppers have a strange fantasy that often involves a total collapse where they reach for a loadout of elaborate gear to survive the collapse. What about region…
- 88 days ago 25 Apr 19, 2:37pm -

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, 9:02am -

New to building AR-15s? Everyone’s gotta start somewhere! Starting your first build can be a little overwhelming. It seems like there’s a ton of parts to understand and install. However, as you’ll soon find out, there really isn’t much to it.…
- 27 Feb 19, 10:50am -

I want to buy an AR15 but I have no idea where to start and what to buy.... The post TGA- AR15’s: Starter Rifle appeared first on .
- 11 days ago 11 Jul 19, 11:44pm -

  Something is happening. All over the nation, online and off, people are asking the same question:Is prepping dead? The Great Fall of Prepping Have we witnessed “peak prepping” in this nation? The Swedes are gung ho and their government is supp…
- 15 days ago 7 Jul 19, 2:05pm -

When I look at what it means to be successful as a prepper or as a parent, all I have to do is look at my kids. The areas where I have failed present themselves on occasion. Usually, it’s through insult or injury. Sometimes both. But the successes…
- 26 days ago 27 Jun 19, 11:18am -

We’ve suffered like much of the rest of the country when it comes to the garden out back. Luckily, our losses aren’t quite as significant as the farmers who have millions of dollars on the line. Here in the Pacific Northwest, the wheat, barley an…
- 27 days ago 25 Jun 19, 7:40pm -

No one is to blame. We are living in a world of hyper convenience where, only recently, through the gift of information and flow of technology have we come to understand the severity of the threats that we face. We see hurricanes, war and terrorism i…
- 28 days ago 24 Jun 19, 1:05pm -

Chemical weapons and chemical warfare have been banned indefinitely under the 1925 Geneva Protocol which should infer that we have little to worry about as far as dying from asphyxiatingThe post Here’s Why You Should Always Have A Gas Mask In Your…
- 17 hours ago 22 Jul 19, 7:51am -

Food: it seems to be the one constant in prepping. We start out buying food and many of us are still buying food, long after we think we’ve got allThe post What Really Happens if You Eat a Bucket of Survival Food When SHTF appeared first on Ask a…
- 4 days ago 19 Jul 19, 7:02am -

Dressing a whole chicken from start to finish is an essential skill that any prepper should possess. You may not want to kill a chicken yourself, but in the eventThe post The Ultimate Chicken Meat Processing Guide for Preppers appeared first on Ask…
- 5 days ago 18 Jul 19, 7:09am -

If you find poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) on your property, you need to act quickly, but with caution. If you allow the plant to take hold and spread, you’ll haveThe post How to Get Rid of Poison Ivy appeared first on Ask a Prepper.
- 7 days ago 16 Jul 19, 9:33am -

Common mallows are annual plants, and sometimes it seems they can be found anywhere, while on other days, they’re nowhere to be found. The common mallow is most visible whenThe post How To Identify And Prepare Nutritious Mallows appeared first on…
- 8 days ago 15 Jul 19, 7:54am -

If you suffer from hip pain, some doctors recommend placing a pillow between your knees while sleeping on your side at night in order to align your spine and hips. Doing so may help ease your symptoms and result in a better night’s sleep. That’s…
- 16 days ago 7 Jul 19, 6:27am -

This article was originally published by Jessica Booth on www.bustle.com Bread is a truly wonderful food. It tastes good no matter what you do to it — whether you’re toasting it and slathering it with butter, or covering it in eggs and making…
- 29 Aug 18, 3:19pm -

If you watch the news on any given day, it doesn’t take long to realize there is an opioid addiction epidemic around the world. The use of it is on the rise, as well as the abuse from those using, prescribing, or those stealing and selling them. Ho…
- 30 Jun 18, 4:45pm -

When it comes to surviving a prolonged wilderness related disaster, one of your primary concerns is going to be finding or building a shelter. That’s why whenever I am doing any type of backcountry adventuring, I always carry some sort of shelter e…
- 13 Feb 18, 4:10pm -

I like to can tomatoes and can tomato sauce for all year long enjoyment. Either that, eat only them for breakfast, lunch and dinner for months. Of course, there is the ability to scare your friends and family, and alienate your neighbors. Most run t…
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If you have a small business, you may want to take some time during good times to create a defense plan for both natural and man made disasters. A lot of people assume that during a long emergency or SHTF, … Continued
- 10 hours ago 22 Jul 19, 2:32pm -

Matt and I planted a lot of blueberries when we first started out up here on the mountain. Some were just sticks while others were more substantial plants in pots when we planted them on our land. Now we have … Continued
- 3 days ago 19 Jul 19, 3:56pm -

One of the older survival foods out there is pemmican. Pemmican is a mixture of dried meat, fruit, and fat that has been combined into a shelf stable superfood. Some recipes add some flour into the mix or nuts but … Continued
- 5 days ago 17 Jul 19, 5:18pm -

As times get tougher, the nature of crimes and the rate will go up. Recently a Walgreens Drug store in Pennsylvania was in the news when a flash mob of 60 teens vandalized and stole merchandise. When a store is … Continued
- 7 days ago 15 Jul 19, 5:24pm -

Fermentation is an ancient way to preserve food that fits squarely into the modern prepper world. The process is by far less complicated than canning food, and it provides an easy way to turn excess garden crops into a viable … Continued
- 8 days ago 14 Jul 19, 1:00pm -

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 .
- 21 days ago 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 .
- 21 days ago 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 .
- 21 days ago 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…
- 21 days ago 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 .
- 21 days ago 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 -

Ever though about the first things you would or should do when the lights go out (power grid failure) if it's worse than just a typical outage (e.g. SHTF)?Original source: First Five Things To Do If/When The Lights Go Out (as in SHTF)?
- 3 hours ago 22 Jul 19, 9:19pm -

Here's an example of how and why I needed this medical stretch wrap bandage the other day for a moderate bleeding wound. You should have some! Here's why...Original source: Stretch Wrap Self Adhering Bandage | A Must-have First Aid Supply
- 3 days ago 19 Jul 19, 7:16pm -

Dowsing for water - a brief history - present day - equipment used - questions to ask a dowser if you are going to use their services.Original source: Dowsing | Dowser | Equipment Used | Questions to Ask
- 3 days ago 19 Jul 19, 2:59pm -

During the warm summer months, comfort factor is largely about dew point temperature, how muggy or sticky it feels. Not the relative humidity. Here's how:Original source: Summer Survival | It’s All About Dew Point – Not The Humidity
- 4 days ago 18 Jul 19, 5:19pm -

There is a definite uptick in West Coast earthquakes so far in 2019. It may be signaling something bigger. Which begs the question, how many are prepared?Original source: Is The West Coast & Pacific Northwest Prepared For The Big One?
- 5 days ago 17 Jul 19, 4:36pm -

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 -

Former FBI Director James Comey has been under investigation for misleading President Trump - telling him in private that he wasn't the target of an ongoing FBI probe while refusing to admit to this in public.
- 4 hours ago 22 Jul 19, 9:00pm -

Democratic presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren says that some warning signs are flashing that we will have an upcoming economic crash. While the crash is imminent and the signs are obvious, Warren's own policies will demolish the middle class and i…
- 6 hours ago 22 Jul 19, 6:30pm -

A school in Pennsylvania is warning parents that their children can be taken from their homes and placed in foster care if the child has unpaid school lunch debt.  In a letter sent out to about 1,000 parents from the Wyoming Valley West School Distr…
- 8 hours ago 22 Jul 19, 4:30pm -

A power grid failure in New York state, which was was sparked by a blistering heatwave has left 20,000 Americans without power. Brooklyn was hit the hardest as scorching heat slammed the city’s power grid Sunday evening, putting more than 50,000 Co…
- 10 hours ago 22 Jul 19, 2:30pm -

Why aren’t more Americans concerned that we could be on the verge of an apocalyptic war with Iran?  If there was still any doubt, what happened on Friday made it exceedingly clear that we are literally on the brink of seeing World War 3 erupt in t…
- 12 hours ago 22 Jul 19, 12:45pm -

This weekly column features news stories and event announcements from around the American Redoubt region. (Idaho, Montana, eastern Oregon, eastern Washington, and Wyoming.) Much of the region is also more commonly known as The Inland Northwest. We al…
- 27 mins ago 23 Jul 19, 12:03am -

July 22nd is the birthday of actor Willem Dafoe (born 1955). Perhaps his best role was in the movie The Hunter, set in Tasmania.The post Preparedness Notes for Monday — July 22, 2019 appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.
- 17 hours ago 22 Jul 19, 7:05am -

Wicked! That one word, aptly describes the CRKT Du Hoc fixed blade knife. It it is made by Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT).  Most knives are designed to be used as everyday working tools, and they can double as a weapon for self-defense. However,…
- 17 hours ago 22 Jul 19, 7:04am -

Reader J.J. kindly sent us this recipe for a multipurpose cornmeal dry baking mix. This was tested as a 9-cup batch  (1 cup equals 5 ounces.) Ingredients 4 cups (18 ounces) finely ground cornmeal 4 cups (18 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour 2/3 c…
- 17 hours ago 22 Jul 19, 7:03am -

Here are the latest news items and commentary on current economics news, market trends, stocks, investing opportunities, and the precious metals markets. We also cover hedges, derivatives, and obscura. And it bears mention that most of these items ar…
- 17 hours ago 22 Jul 19, 7:02am -

I don’t always carry a handgun. The reasons vary. If I’m not carrying, I still like to have something that will give me an advantage. I carry a folding knife for utility work (what if there’s cheesecake?), but needed something with a little ext…
- 1 day ago 21 Jul 19, 1:17pm -

Almost every day we read about a child being abducted, beat up by someone, or abused. It is terrible when these bad things happen to children. Now, kids will get into fights, and all kids will tussle with each other that is normal and integral part o…
- 5 days ago 18 Jul 19, 9:47am -

Boom!! Episode 11, Doc and Drew attempt to discuss the parts and accessories of the AR15 platform. In this second and final part, the receivers, mags, buttstocks, buffer tube, and plenty of springs and detents are the topics along with all the little…
- 12 days ago 10 Jul 19, 5:43pm -

For those of us that still consider revolvers to be serious tools for everyday use (there are still a few of us, believe it or not), the Smith & Wesson revolver platform is a brilliant tool. Though Smith & Wesson introduced what we now recognize as a…
- 22 days ago 30 Jun 19, 1:55pm -

What survivalist podcast would be complete without a discussion of the AR rifle platform? Doc Montana and Drew discuss America’s favorite rifle and its attributes. Though they intended to cover the whole rifle, front to back – birdcage to buttsto…
- 35 days ago 18 Jun 19, 10:08am -

Being ready for disaster means that your stockpiles are filled with canned foods that are easily accessible and edible in crisis situations. When natural disasters, power outages or even the apocalypse make way, you’ll be glad that you grabbed an e…
- 10 hours ago 22 Jul 19, 3:00pm -

Heat-related illnesses are a legitimate concern during the summer season. Not only do they delay lives but they are also a major cause for hospitalization each year. The Center for Disease Control reports that over 600 people die each year from extre…
- 10 hours ago 22 Jul 19, 3:00pm -

Ever wondered how to raise quail? Take the next step of your homegrown protein-raising chapter, and adopt some quail! Check out this article to learn how.
- 11 hours ago 22 Jul 19, 2:00pm -

Know your options from this selection of knife sharpening tools so you maintain your knife's effectiveness and safety at home or outdoors. RELATED: How To Sharpen A Knife At Camp [Video] In this article: Knife Sharpening Tools for Sharp, Safe, and Ef…
- 11 hours ago 22 Jul 19, 2:00pm -

Water– the number one necessity to our survival. We can go long periods with little to no nutrition but hydration is key for keeping our bodies and minds functioning properly. However, bacteria-ridden water is worse than no water at all. So here yo…
- 3 days ago 19 Jul 19, 3:00pm -

Written by Guest Contributor on The Prepper Journal.Editor’s Note: A guest submission to The Prepper Journal from Raymond Poole. Raymond Poole is an organic cooking and gardening fanatic. He spends his free time trialing and testing different grow…
- 4 days ago 19 Jul 19, 10:56am -

Written by Guest Contributor on The Prepper Journal.Editors Note: The following guest article was generously contributed by James Smith in October of 2015. It is worth rereading if you caught it then as well as for the first time now. Additionally I…
- 4 days ago 18 Jul 19, 1:10pm -

Written by Guest Contributor on The Prepper Journal.Editor’s Note: A guest contribution from Scott Huntington to The Prepper Journal. Whether you live primarily off the grid and rarely venture to town or you simply wish to extend the life of your…
- 6 days ago 17 Jul 19, 10:38am -

Written by Wild Bill on The Prepper Journal.Living or working in a disaster-prone area always requires that you be prepared for the worst. When a natural disaster strikes, you might not have the time to take the right recuperative measures if you we…
- 7 days ago 16 Jul 19, 10:23am -

Written by Wild Bill on The Prepper Journal.Seriously, if we don’t then who will? We have been making changes and we need to brag about some of them. The Archive Admittedly it was left as a secondary task but NOW has been not only updated to conta…
- 10 days ago 13 Jul 19, 10:43am -

When it comes to serious coffee addictions, I think I’ve heard every joke there is. I don’t quite fall into that category myself, but when I was given a 3-pound bag of green coffee beans and asked my coffee-addicted friends to help me out, they j…
- 15 hours ago 22 Jul 19, 10:00am -

  Tomato powder is hands down one of my very favorite products to have in my food storage. I love it because it’s: Inexpensive — especially when compared to things like tomato powder or tomato sauce Pure — just 100% tomatoes with no additive…
- 5 days ago 18 Jul 19, 7:00am -

Honestly? I didn’t know what I was getting myself into when my husband and I made the decision that I would homeschool our kids. How hard could it be? After all, not only had I been a classroom teacher for several years but I had even TAUGHT classr…
- 6 days ago 17 Jul 19, 8:29am -

Our survivalism story, in a nutshell Hi! I’m Sheila. For the last several years, our family, my husband Dan, our son Jesse and I, have been living what some may call the “survivalist” lifestyle.  Actually, we live off-grid (so far off the grid…
- 6 days ago 16 Jul 19, 7:55pm -

Our kitchen counter is loaded with fresh peaches, and I’ve been searching for the best things to do with peaches. I’m going to be needing a lot of recipes! Jams, jellies, desserts, and even a few savory dishes — peaches go with just about every…
- 12 days ago 11 Jul 19, 7:15am -

Today on The Survival Podcast I answer your questions on cancer, kudzu, goats, cryptocurrency, virtual nations, the death of mainstream media, cooking, kratom, guns and more. Make sure if you submit content for a feedback show that you put something…
- 4 hours ago 22 Jul 19, 8:40pm -

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 the Nebo … Continue reading →
- 9 hours ago 22 Jul 19, 3:10pm -

Today its Friday so 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 … Continue reading →
- 3 days ago 19 Jul 19, 8:19pm -

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 the Gerber … Continue reading →
- 3 days ago 19 Jul 19, 3:00pm -

Okay I am calling this series “Half Acre Homesteading” because marketing. The use of two words in a 2-3 word phrase is good at grabbing attention, think “Taco Tuesdays” or anything in that vein. You don’t need a half acre … Continue readi…
- 4 days ago 18 Jul 19, 8:57pm -

“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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