The day the trucks stopped rolling, it didn’t take long for the shelves to go bare. By the third day, the painkillers were gone. Cough syrup, allergy meds, and antibiotics followed close behind. Folks who’d never given a second thought to where their medicine came from were suddenly standing in line, clutching empty baskets, hoping for a restock that wasn’t coming. If you’ve ever lived through a supply chain hiccup, you know how fast that “out of stock”...
Fishing can soon become your best chance of surviving when you’re in the middle of nowhere, miles from any stores, and your supplies are running low. However, a casual weekend fishing trip is not the same as catching fish during SHTF. Your equipment is very important. You’re setting yourself up for failure if your survival fishing rod isn’t robust, small, and simple to use in high-stress situations. Every...
Most people assume that if something goes wrong, help will always be a phone call away. But reality tells a different story. The medical system isn’t as unshakable as people think, one unexpected crisis, from overwhelmed hospitals to a nationwide supply chain breakdown, can leave you stranded without care. Emergency rooms fill up, paramedics are stretched thin, and pharmacies run out of critical medications. In these moments, emergency...
The Amish have been living off the grid for decades, prospering without supermarkets, electricity, or other conveniences. The Amish have mastered full self-sufficiency, while the rest of society relies on intricate supply systems and technological conveniences. Their style of life is about assuring survival in a world that could end at any time, not merely about rejecting technology. Additionally, there are many lessons to be learned from Amish...
The electricity goes out, throwing your home into darkness. Your phone’s emergency alarm goes off, civil unrest has broken out, and law enforcement is overwhelmed. You hear shouting in the distance, glass smashing, and sirens blaring. As you look out the window, your heart rate increases. People are freaking out. The stores are being searched. A fire broke out just a few blocks away. You’ve prepared for this...
You may find survival gear with price tags that will blow your mind if you walk into any outdoor store. However, the truth is that some of the best survival gear isn’t even purchased from stores. You may create your equipment that functions just as well as the more costly ones with a few basic supplies and a little know-how. Although expensive survival equipment is promoted as “essential,”...
You believe you are prepared. You’ve spent years stockpiling emergency supplies to ensure your family doesn’t go hungry if a tragedy occurs. But when the time comes, you open a bag of rice from your stash, anticipating a dependable, long-lasting food source, only to discover that it is teeming with bugs or smelling rancid. All of that preparation was for naught. Rice is one of the best survival...
It’s three in the morning when you suddenly wake up. You have a gut feeling that something is wrong. Then you hear it: your back door, which you were positive you had locked firmly, opening slowly with a slight creak. Your well-thought-out home defense just failed, and you realize it as your heart quickens and your veins fill with adrenaline. Perhaps your camera system malfunctioned or your alarm...
Blackouts aren’t just an inconvenience. They can last hours, days, or even longer, disrupting daily life in ways most people aren’t prepared for. Just last year, major blackouts in Texas left millions scrambling for heat and security as temperatures dropped and the grid failed. Without power, everything changes, streets go dark, security systems fail, and law enforcement response times slow to a crawl. What was once a safe...
