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Surviving with Sanity: The Overlooked Importance of Leisure in Prepping

Survivalist prepping requires hard work, preparation, and a practical mindset. You’ll spend plenty of lonely hours rigging up generators and may have to forgo social activities to ferment foods like…

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Survival myths that will get you killed

In an era marked by an increasing fascination with doomsday scenarios and the allure of self-sufficiency, survivalism has found a place in the public consciousness. However, amid the surge of…

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Transportation After the SHTF – Survivopedia

One of the subjects that seem to get overlooked in the prepping community is that of transportation. Oh, we’re great at talking about our bug out vehicles; but that’s not…

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Survival Snowshoes – Survivopedia

Getting caught out in deep snow can be deadly. Not only is there the risk of hypothermia, but even moving around in the snow can be difficult. If you’re strong…

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What to Expect in 2024

We have a bit of a tradition around here, where I do an article on what I think we all need to be watching out for in the next year….

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Off-the-Grid Living: Truck Camping as a Survivalist Retreat for Retirees

Living the survivalist lifestyle means that you are fully prepared for any eventuality. This means you’ve spent countless hours creating shelters, storing food, and rigging up backup generators in case…

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Emergency signals – What to know and how to use them

The majority of us preppers tend to be rather self-reliant individuals equipped with various skills and training to navigate the wilderness with confidence. However, there are occasions when we encounter…

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Lost in the Superstition Wilderness

My father and I met Crazy Bob deep in the Superstition Wilderness, just south of LaBarge Spring. Along with one other hiker, we were on a day hike out of…

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Extending Your Winter Outdoor Adventures – Tips for Staying Outdoors Longer

I’m one of the people who loves winter camping, and I usually try to spend most of the year outdoors. I love this particular time of year because the unpredictable…

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438 Days Adrift at Sea

I have been interested in survival stories all my life and since I was invited to write about survival about thirteen years ago, I have had the opportunity to research…