Mobility – the ability to travel relatively long distances is absolutely imperative in a SHTF situation. This is especially true if you plan on escaping to a distant retreat, but it’s also helpful just for doing work and hauling things around the homestead in a long-term, self-reliance scenario.

There are many things to consider when selecting your first handgun for self defense, and everybody has their own (hotly debated) opinion on which type is “best”. But when it comes down to it, which one is right for you is a highly individual matter, which varies greatly from person to person.

There’s plenty of good information out there when it comes to first aid and the treatment of injuries like broken bones, sprains, cuts and burns in a survival/disaster situation, but you’re no less likely to suffer a dental emergency like a broken tooth, dislodged crown, or filling, abscess, or a simple toothache. One of the topics that I rarely see covered is what to do to treat dental problems when you’re unable to get to a dentist.

If there’s a societal collapse, or a crash in oil production, (or both) petroleum based fuels are going to be very difficult (and dangerous) to come by. You can only store up so much gasoline and/or petroleum based diesel fuel. When your generators and vehicles run dry, that’s it.. You’re done. The best way to prepare for this is to utilize equipment that runs on diesel and learn to make your own fuel from new, or used vegetable oil. It’s cheap, easy to make, and as long as you have access to a few easily obtained ingredients, you can make all you want.

By popular demand… Here’s a guide that will take you through the steps that are necessary to field-dress (gut) and skin larger game such as deer, or elk, out in the wild. While in a pure survival situation, it’s best to seek out smaller game to keep you alive, but you’ll need a greater source of sustenance for long-term self-sufficiency.

Ch’arki is one of the oldest and most universally used survival foods, and a valuable addition to your food bank, and bug-out bag. The name comes from the Incas, who made this food as far back as the 16th century, but some say Native Americans have been making it for thousands of years. Ch’arki is a very flavorful source of protein and nutrients, and has a long shelf-life, making it an ideal survival food. This guide will show you how to make Ch’arki in numerous variations. You’ll probably discover that you’re more familiar with this ancient food than you think.

The government-run public school system qualifies as a disaster in its own right. While increased government involvement with the “No Child Left Behind” program promised to improve our public schools, it has actually lowered educational standards, making them even worse than they were before! The government agenda is geared more towards producing compliant workers than intelligent, free-thinking Americans.

If you thought knot tying was just for Boy Scouts and sailors, you’re not alone. But there are lots of situations where the common overhand knot just won’t do. This guide will show you how to tie some of the most useful knots that will prove essential in a survival situation.

With the threat of hyper-inflation, and food prices going through the roof, providing your own food isn’t just good way to save money – it could be absolutely essential for your survival and sustainability. Unfortunately, not everybody lives in a rural area, with a large amount of arable land at their disposal, but you can still grow a variety of staple crops in various containers on your porch, balcony, or around the foundation of your house.

Many people are unaware that it’s possible to preserve fresh meats with the pressure canning process without the need for any refrigeration. Not only is this method safe and reliable, but it also does a better job of preserving the natural juices and flavors than freezing! This guide details specific meat canning recipes and serves as a companion to “The Survivalist’s Complete Guide to Canning”