(Natural News) Fortitude Ranch serves a dual purpose. The ranch, which has a membership style similar to that of a country club, allows people to join any of its four locations where they can shoot weapons or organize hunting hikes in rustic and remote areas. But when SHTF, Fortitude Ranch turns into a survival community. Dr. Drew […]

(Natural News) The recent threat of Russian nuclear warheads reaching across Europe has caused hysteria for constructing bunkers as fear spread across the continent. Giulio Cavicchioli, the owner of company Minus Energie, which creates “ready to use” nuclear shelters, has gone from working on around 50 bunkers in the past 22 years, to fielding around 500 […]

(Natural News) Since the first nuclear bombs fell on Japan at the end of World War II, people all over the world have, at one point, lived in fear of an impending nuclear attack, especially during the height of the Cold War. While the dangers of a nuclear strike may have disappeared for many, the […]

(Natural News) Bug-out bags (BOB) are a ubiquitous part of survival preps. But that doesn’t mean you can be complacent if you have a BOB. After all, when SHTF and you lose your gear, your wits and survival skills are going to be the ones that will help you survive, not your tools. (h/t to […]

(Natural News) A good prepper will take into account eight certain factors during any survival scenario. These factors are called the “eight pillars of the survival protocol,” and they are especially crucial for surviving out in the wild. These pillars are shelter, water, food, fire, health, communication, security and navigation. Here are the reasons why those factors […]

(Natural News) Some emergencies, like a shooting, an earthquake or a similarly large disaster, are very serious and require a lot of preparation. Others, such as a power outage, are still challenging to handle, but can be done with less preparation. Many people can survive a few days without power, as long as they have enough supplies […]

(Natural News) Survival skills are techniques to ensure that your personal safety and basic needs such as food, water, and shelter, are met. They are not commonly taught but can save your life during disasters. Here are five skills that every prepper must possess, especially when bugging out. (h/t to ApartmentPrepper.com) Getting clean water When bugging […]

(Natural News) As a prepper, you need to remember that survival skills are just as important as your supplies and gear. Even if you only have basic tools in your bag, having these 10 crucial skills will allow you to survive out in the wild. (h/t to TheRealSurvivalists.com) (1) Firestarting If you know how to start […]

(Natural News) Shelter is an essential component of survival, yet it isn’t the easiest one to come by. Sometimes you’ll be thrust into a situation where pre-built dwellings are an impossibility and you have no choice but to make your own shelter. Luckily, this isn’t too difficult; putting together your own temporary shelter is fairly […]

(Natural News) It’s never too late to start preparing for a disaster. Listed below are some of the skills that you might need when SHTF. These skills prioritize practical knowledge because money or antiques won’t be of much help in the event of an economic meltdown.  (h/t to BioPrepper.com.) Animal husbandry — This gives preppers “endless […]