Our favorite prepper, Morgan Rogue, enjoys trying new knives. Here she reviews Smith & Wesson’s drive folding knife and knife sharpener.

Prepper Morgan Rogue reviews and recommends Smith & Wesson’s rechargeable headlamp and vehicle escape tool for travel to an abandoned mine.

Kids don’t know anything until they’re taught. In our featured blog, Rogue Preparedness we found 15 ways to teach kids about preparedness.

When someone asks me, “What are you prepping for?” my answer is that I don’t prep for one particular event because I’m an “all hazards” prepper. But I know what the real question is. “What do you think is the most likely serious “disaster” to occur?” To that, I answer without hesitation: Pandemic. While flu […]

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’s date, at least 16 airlines have canceled flights to and from […]

Have some extra time to spare? Whether you’re bored or just sitting and watching TV/YouTube/Netflix, there’s always something that can be done to further your preparedness. I’m a big fan of multitasking. While I watch TV, I’m usually doing something else, as well. I can pay attention to multiple things at once. When it comes […]

Many different types of parasites can affect us in the aftermath of a man-made or natural disaster. If we have a scenario of a large scale disaster or the grid goes down, we will encounter things, yucky things, that we normally wouldn’t, including parasites in humans. Crowded living conditions, shared clothing or personal items, and […]

If you’re looking for some fall reading you need to check out the Survival Mom’s “15 Survival Adventures Every Prepper Should Read.”

Battling the elements. Find out how to avoid being caught in natural disasters from our friends at FIX.com

Our survivalism story, in a nutshell Hi! I’m Sheila. We were basically city folk all our lives, but over the past 20-plus years, we formulated, clarified and then realized our vision to make the transformation to our current lifestyle. We understand the fear and panic many are now feeling when contemplating making a lifestyle change […]

If you spend any time in the woods, you know it’s gonna happen. Be preprepared for that bad case of poison ivy.

Did you know that Americans spend about 1 hour behind the wheel and drive approximately 25 miles a day? That averages out to about six percent of our waking hours spent in a car.  That may not sound like a lot, but in the grand scheme of life, that’s quite a bit of time to […]

No matches? Don’t fret. A roaring campfire is still in the cards. Learning how to start a fire without matches is an essential wilderness survival skill. Without it, you may easily find yourself up the proverbial creek without a paddle and no one around for miles to help. While trying to get a fire started […]

While not exactly edible, stocking up on these ten items will make everyday life more comfortable, whatever your emergency. Deodorant/anti-perspirant Picture this.  You’ve been in your bunker for three weeks.  Sponge baths are a rare treat.  Then you remember your stash of Secret anti-perspirant.  Ahhhh….. instant morale booster, especially if shared. Feminine products   Periods don’t stop […]

Kids instinctively understand that the well-being of their bodies is important.  Visits to the pediatrician are one of their earliest memories.  With a natural interest already in place, it makes sense to include them in family health training.  After all, the more people in the family who know what to do in an emergency, the […]

We all love the dollar store. While the dollar store may not have everything we need or want for preparedness, it can supply us with a lot of great options.  While not everything at the dollar store is super high quality, a lot of it does the job just as good as ‘name brand’ items. […]

January 26 – 27, 2019 Survival Weekend for Women They have lots of spots available in all of these great classes but space is limited. Don’t wait too long to sign up! January 26, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM  Survive and Thrive What are the basic needs of a person in a survival situation, and what are […]

Looking for some skill-based gift ideas for a survival kid in your life? The Survival Mom has some great ideas.

If you have a pepper in your life you need to read this list from our featured blogger, The Survival Mom.

Picture this. The S has hit the fan in a big way. You’re fairly well prepped but have the chance to get to ONE store to buy anything at all that might help you survive in the coming weeks/months. What if that ONE store is: Sally Beauty? Walgreens? Tractor Supply? The Dollar Store? ACE Hardware? […]

When people talk about off grid, it can mean a lot of things to a lot of different people. When I refer to off grid, I’m referring to when there’s no electricity, no running water, no natural gas; no modern conveniences. Here are the top 10 off grid skills that everyone needs to learn before […]

I love the Gun Tote’n Mamas brand. I got the chance to see their collections at SHOT Show 2018 and I was truly blown away at the creativity and thoughtfulness that went into each bag. For women that carry, we love options. As ideal as carrying on your person may be, there are times when […]

In most of America, hiking in the backcountry means hiking in bear country. Because of their size and strength, bears have a negative reputation, but bear attacks are relatively rare. To further decrease your chance of having an encounter with a bear, there are a few simple steps to follow, including gaining an understanding of […]

When it comes to survival tips and techniques, the more you know, the better. While you can’t possibly prepare for every single thing that is out there, you can try your best to be as aware of many of them as you can. Sometimes these bits and pieces of knowledge can seem quite like useless trivia […]

The whole point of being prepared is to know that you have the ability to take care of yourself and your family when something unexpected happens. It’s not all about the end of the world and “doomsday”; it’s about knowing that you’re able to handle whatever comes your way. Here are some practical tips to […]

A friend in Puerto Rico, Jennifer, tells me that her town has been on a boil notice for 5 1/2 MONTHS following Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Yep, you read that right. Five and a half months. That’s almost 170 days without clean running water. She could probably teach a college course on how to survive […]

As preppers and off-roaders, we like to make our lives easier and more convenient in any way that we can. Why go without when we can plan appropriately and have the tools necessary whenever we need them? Especially, we find ourselves needing a place to work and the Smittybilt Tailgate Table answers the call. Rogue […]

When it comes to getting prepared, it can be overwhelming. The Internet is littered with everything from everyday preparedness to tacti-cool advice. When I first started getting prepared, I just wanted to know how to charge my phone when the lights went out. Now, I’m a full-blown prepper and teaching others how to get prepared […]

Remember taking a first aid course through school or the scouts? I can still remember parts of my 7th grade first aid class. Some of the things I recall were important, but others … not so much. Deciding when to call 911 (very important!), wrapping bandages (sort of important), and learning the surprising fact that […]

The Survival Mom searched the internet and found an abundance of free online courses as well as links to live free courses

Are you a pepper? Find out what, “The Survival Mom” readers have in case of an emergency in their everyday carry.