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Can you Meet the New Military Standard for Preparedness?

The Pentagon is prepping bases to survive 90 days off-grid under FORTRESS. Can you meet the same standard?

Alternate Means of Power Generation for Preppers

Gas generators run out of fuel and solar batteries run low in storms. Here is how to keep essentials powered when the grid fails.

Doubling Down on More Kilowatts

Doubling our off-grid battery bank to 57 kWh hardens our homestead against blackouts, blizzards, and regional grid collapse.

I Got COVID

Proving that nothing good ever comes from leaving the mountain, both my wife and I caught COVID. Actually, I can’t blame it on my Special...

ATF Surrenders on the NFA: What You Can Legally Buy or...

The ATF admits defeat, expands Silver Shop injunction to anyone legally able o own a gun. See what that means for you and your armory.

Saturday Night Hurricane Update

So far, Hurricane Isaias has taken it easy on us. It's too early to celebrate as Sunday promises more rain and high winds with rain continuing well into Monday.

Two Years After Helene: An Honest Assessment

Two years after Hurricane Helene, here is an unvarnished look at what worked, what failed, and the brutal reality of our mountain survival preps.

Russia Drags World Closer to a SHTF Moment

Russia’s grid strikes, jet drones, and nuclear saber-rattling bring us closer to SHTF. Here’s what it means for your pantry and perimeter.

When Mr. Murphy Takes the Harvest

Murphy's Law bit us as one of our fall harvests was killed this spring and we didn't even know it. How do you prep for that?

Are PDWs Right for Preppers?

Feel outgunned with a pistol but can't conceal a rifle? A PDW might be a good addition to your prepper armory