Josh Duhamel, known for his role in “Transformers,” recently revealed that he has been preparing for potential future crises by building a remote compound in North Dakota. In an interview with Inverse, the 50-year-old actor shared that his initial investment was a small cabin without electricity or running water. However, the acquisition of an adjacent…

As a former U.S. Army Ranger, Jeffrey McCaskill once taught survival skills to soldiers. Now, the 58-year-old North Vancouver resident leads the Ready to Thrive Survival School to help prepare civilians for urban and wilderness survival. “I’ve been in places abroad where the economy’s collapsed before my eyes. I know how people act. I know…

On Dec. 25, 2020, an RV laden with explosives detonated in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. The explosion damaged dozens of buildings, injured eight people, and disrupted communication lines in several states within seconds. On social media, thousands of people attempted to get in touch with loved ones: “I am in the Nashville area and could not…

The mythologization of the Lone Ranger is just that: a myth. And yet, it persists in movies and novels because it’s something many people aspire to be—a rugged, self-reliant individual who overcomes the worst adversities with his or her talent stack of survival skills and vast knowledge of nearly everything. In reality, the Lone Ranger…

There’s no telling when Armageddon will occur, and there’s yet to be a date scheduled for the zombie invasion. However, from natural disasters to potential shortages, events far more likely have taken over the news headlines, and it’s time to pay attention and prepare. However, many people have no idea where to start on the…

Traditional emergency food storage advice usually centers around amassing buckets of wheat, white rice, and canned food. In a pinch, you could survive on basics such as these, but the lack of essential nutrients can have devastating results over time. In everyday life, we typically get all the nutrients our bodies need. As a result,…

A food storage pantry stocked with rice and canned vegetables is still incomplete if it doesn’t contain enough protein to maintain your health and the health of your loved ones. Unfortunately, it’s possible to become malnourished on the typical food storage checklist found on many survival and prepper websites if it doesn’t contain enough essential…

An emergency food supply is no longer something unusual. More families across the country are filling cupboards, closets, and under-the-bed spaces with canned food, buckets of wheat, and more, literally grocery shopping for the future. A food storage pantry customized to your family’s tastes and needs is worth the effort. Keep track of your family’s…

Right now, hard times are knocking at the door of many American households. Inflation is breaking the budgets of poor and middle-class families. The cost of gasoline and groceries has mushroomed, forcing some consumers to abandon their vacation plans or change their eating habits. Broken supply chains have pushed up prices for many items, when…

Jason Charles is a former New York City firefighter who was on the ground during the 9/11 terrorist attack. For the last decade he has been a “prepper,” or someone who prepares the gear and skills they need to survive a disaster, including food shortages. Charles said he began seriously prepping after reading the book…