Making do with what you have has always been a motto of rural America. Growing up on a farm teaches you this first-hand. As a kid you figure out that only some Popsicle sticks and barbed wire can make for a fun-filled afternoon. It is a learned skill, and the older you get the more creative and resourceful you become. […]
People tend to categorize prepping, or emergency preparedness, as either one or the other: a lifestyle choice, or a hobby. We could say that this changes on a case by case basis. Is a mother who preserves fruit, maintains a survival garden, and keeps a backup generator in case of a power failure really anything like the gun-toting doomsday prepper […]
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and that’s largely what becoming a more experienced and prepared survivalist is all about. You read books, live your own experiences, and watch how others conduct themselves in pressured situations. Movies can be insightful case studies into how an individual survives in the wild, even if dramatized and loosely based on reality. Below […]
There are legions of people that consider themselves to be “preppers.” But you can’t consider yourself a prepper if all you do to prep is buy a few cans of vegetables and a gallon or two of water. Being a prepper isn’t about what you have but instead it’s more about your mindset. It’s about a strong mental and physical […]