2021-01-18 12:14
Clean water is a precious commodity. We would die without it after 3-5 days. Pets and plants need water as well.
One solution for getting clean, free water is making and using a rain barrel… Read More
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2021-01-18 08:14
When you know you still have time to prepare for the upcoming disaster, you must devise a way to protect yourself and survive through it. You must learn about every natural disaster separate… Read More
2021-01-18 08:10
The time of pandemic can cause panic among people due to its seriousness and potentially increasing fatality rate. The World Health Organization declares a pandemic when a virus causes stres… Read More
2021-01-18 07:59
It is easy to live comfortably inside our homes, where we feel safe and invulnerable. But when a disaster strikes, it can become difficult for some to survive due to a lack of survival skill… Read More
2021-01-13 09:51
By the middle of the morning on Saturday Diane’s kids were up and watching cable TV in the next room, eating freshly baked cinnamon rolls. Survival Sally and Diane continued their conv… Read More
2021-01-13 09:40
Now and then I hear from readers who are concerned about online security. How concerned should preppers be about being tracked online? They wonder whether it’s safe to make purchases f… Read More
2021-01-13 04:42
Clean water is a precious commodity. We would die without it after 3-5 days. Pets and plants need water as well.One solution for getting clean, free water is making and using a rain barrel a… Read More
2020-12-10 08:05
When you are planning to hike in the wilderness, it is important that you have everything necessary to camp the right way. These wilderness survival tools are effective for survival and make… Read More
2018-01-11 04:28
The Revolution Flex is the latest running stroller from BOB, and it is everything that you would expect from this first class stroller maker. It is basically the same as the popular SE model… Read More
2018-01-11 04:27
The BOB Revolution SE Duallie is designed with all of the same aspects of the SE Single and it has gotten the same kind of positive response from owners making it one of the top rated double… Read More
2018-01-11 04:27
The Jeep Adventure jogging stroller is a superb piece of equipment that hits on both price and features for a lot of parents. Even though it is one of the more affordable models on our list… Read More
2018-01-11 04:27
The Mountain Buggy 2013 Terrain jogging stroller is a serious piece of equipment built for those serious about running. With 16” back and 12” front air cushioned tires and a mid… Read More
2018-01-11 04:26
The Schwinn Turismo is a mid-range jogging stroller with high-end features. Due to its swiveling front wheel, this stroller is easy to push, having a lightweight, rubberized handlebar that… Read More
2017-05-09 12:32
Before you become entangled finding land for your homestead, take a look at “Backwoods Home Magazine” for May/June, 2017 (Issue #165). It contains an excellent, in depth article… Read More
2017-05-04 12:05
What would you do for electricity in the event of a total grid failure? How about taking advantage of free energy from wind, water or the sun? Setting up a solar power system for your whole… Read More
2017-05-02 14:20
What if you could build a solar power system for your home that would give you all the electricity you need for survival? What if it cost just under $2,500? And what if your home used only a… Read More
2017-04-27 12:29
Going beyond off grid. Where did the concept come from? And how can it be lived out? DestinySurvival Radio features the conclusion of my two part conversation with Jason Matyas to talk about… Read More
2017-04-25 15:37
Many preppers and homesteaders are working toward living off the grid, if they’re not already doing it. But is going off grid the final answer for survival? This week’s DestinySu… Read More
2017-04-18 13:18
If you’ve read Mel Bartholomew’s All New Square Foot Gardening, you’ll remember he recommends organic compost from more than one source for your soil. That means not just m… Read More
2017-03-30 12:10
Does your food storage strategy include food you’ve canned yourself? If home canning is a stumbling block for you, you need the help you’ll get from The Prepper’s Canning G… Read More
2017-03-21 12:36
I appreciate resourcefulness and creativity, especially when they prove useful for you and me. It’s good to know it’s possible to cook meals, boil water and make electricity with… Read More
2017-03-14 13:16
whether you experience a local power outage because of a major storm, or the whole grid goes down, you’ll need to have the right battery powered devices when the power goes out. Jeff Y… Read More
2017-03-07 13:22
Editor’s Note: Joe Alton, M.D., a.k.a. Dr. Bones of DoomAndBloom.net has written an excellent overview of the disease problems rodents can cause and how to keep them under control. It… Read More
2017-02-28 13:20
Editor’s note: It’s becoming more convenient to pay for items without cash. Technology has made some incredible advances. And electronic currencies appear to be with us for some… Read More
2017-02-23 14:31
Many of us as preppers are interested in alternative medicine and health. But how much do you know about homeopathy? It approaches health and wellness in a different way than other forms of… Read More
2017-02-21 14:18
It goes without saying that everybody’s trying to save money these days. But supermarkets are designed to appeal to our human wants, not necessarily our needs. When you go grocery shop… Read More
2017-02-14 13:35
Who doesn’t love strawberries? For a berry sweet success story, and to get guidance for growing strawberries in your survival garden, check out the article excerpt below from “Ba… Read More
2017-02-07 13:24
An emergency fund is a cushion you can fall back on when something serious comes up that you wouldn’t otherwise be able to pay for. Maybe the car breaks down, your refrigerator died, o… Read More
2017-01-31 13:02
How often do you factor in fire when preparing for trouble? It’s worth consideration. Buildings can be set on fire by rioters, lightning strikes, electrical shortages, or accidents. Si… Read More
2017-01-26 13:03
Is it my imagination, or are we hearing from a growing number of public mouthpieces about the possible dangers of an EMP (electromagnetic pulse)? Certainly it has caught the attention of a h… Read More
2017-01-24 13:19
There’s nothing like meeting face to face with other preppers and tapping into the knowledge of experts in various fields related to prepping and survival. And why not see some beautif… Read More
2017-01-17 13:31
Editor’s Note: Cold weather isn’t anything to take lightly. Temperatures don’t have to get very low outside before you start feeling their impact. Knowing how to treat and… Read More
2017-01-10 13:22
Much has been said about whether to bug out when the chips are down or shelter in place. A number of factors need to be considered when you decide whether to bug out or not to bug out. Is it… Read More
2017-01-03 13:13
Editor’s note: What are our prospects for the future in a “dumbed down” society? Who among us will have what it takes to survive when the grid goes down? Capt. William E. S… Read More
2016-12-29 13:26
Below is a listing of what I call DestinySurvival Radio’s Greatest Hits for 2016. Through much of DestinySurvival Radio’s existence I’ve tried to do a new show weekly. But… Read More
2016-12-27 14:37
Setting prepping and survival goals sounds noble and good, doesn’t it? Perhaps you’ve resolved to set some. But new year’s resolutions have become a laughing matter. Many o… Read More
2016-12-20 13:01
Editor’s note: For those needing perspective on whether to buy gold or silver, the following is food for thought from Capt. William E. Simpson. He is the author of The Nautical Prepper… Read More
2016-12-10 22:43
When I did my DestinySurvival Radio with Morgan Stewart of Paratus Business News, our conversation ran long. This posed a problem for me, but I’ve resolved it in a way I think you&rsqu&hell…Read More
2016-12-08 21:31
Many industries and professions have trade journals devoted to news and information relevant to their particular industry or profession. But what about a trade magazine that serves as a &ldq&hell…Read More
2016-12-01 13:02
If you’re raising animals for meat protein, you’ll want to see how Rick Austin does it. When it comes to livestock on your homestead, he sets forth a model of productivity and st… Read More
2016-11-29 13:11
Storing medications properly now means they’ll be more effective and last longer. You’ll find the video below of interest, whether you want to take care of your medicines today o… Read More
2016-11-24 14:17
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. – 1 Thessalonians 5:18, King James Version I’m not big on holidays, but I do enjoy Thanksg… Read More
2016-11-17 13:22
Knowing how to tie knots is a practical survival skill to have. And, believe it or not, it can be fun, too. Nonetheless, I’ll be the first to acknowledge I’m no expert on knots… Read More
2016-11-03 12:05
When the big one hits, such as an EMP, many of us will be miles from home. But what if you were even farther away, like out at sea? That’s where a handful of people find themselves in… Read More
2016-11-01 13:31
Editor’s Note:Joe Alton, MD, a.k.a. Dr. Bones of DoomAndBloom.net, is a long time proponent of stocking up on fish antibiotics for the survival medicine kit. But will government regula… Read More
2016-10-25 16:26
If you’re a hunter, or if you’re thinking about hunting ducks or other small game for the first time,this will be of interest to you. Get ready for Duck Hunting 101. The survival… Read More
2016-10-13 12:53
Joe Gelet contacted me to refer me to an article entitled What Preppers haven’t Prepped for – the big gaping hole, which sets forth the idea that preppers have prepared for many… Read More
2016-10-11 13:46
Why do we set aside storage food and make provisions to have clean water? Why do we stock up on ammunition for our firearms? Because we’re preparing for some kind of disruption. That a… Read More
2016-09-29 12:09
This week on DestinySurvival Radio I conclude highlights from the Gateway Preparedness Expo, September 17-18, 2016, in St. Charles, MO. I had the opportunity to be there a few hours on Satur… Read More
2016-09-27 12:24
Ads for SimpliSafe have been all over the radio in past months at the time of this writing. No doubt you’ve heard them. Before you write off this post as a sales pitch for them, consid… Read More
2016-09-22 12:23
This week’s DestinySurvival Radio is different than anything I’ve done before because I was fortunate enough to attend the Gateway Preparedness Expo in St. Charles, MO, Saturday… Read More
2016-09-20 13:02
Fall is a good time to prepare for winter. Whether you live in town or on a homestead, you don’t want to wait until the last minute. Jackie Clay-Atkinson shares expert guidance on prep… Read More
2016-09-15 12:19
Jim Cobb joined me on DestinySurvival Radio this week to talk about Prepper’s Armed Defense. It explains your options to help protect yourself and your family. It’s not a “… Read More
2016-09-13 13:23
In “Backwoods Home Magazine” for September/October, 2016 (Issue #161), Charles Sanders offers tips for starting a fire in any kind of weather. Read the entire article by clicking… Read More
2016-09-06 13:11
An enterprising young lady shows how a chicken tractor can play a prominent role in a garden-based business. She tells her story in the September/October, 2016, issue of “Backwoods Hom… Read More
2016-09-01 12:37
When disaster strikes and no doctors are available, you’ll have to rely on your own medical knowledge to survive. Thankfully, we’re seeing the release of more books offering surv… Read More
2016-09-01 12:35
When disaster strikes and no doctors are available, you’ll have to rely on your own medical knowledge to survive. Thankfully, we’re seeing the release of more books offering surv… Read More
2016-08-30 13:01
It’s been said that if you know how to survive the high desert, you can survive just about anywhere. That’s precisely why The Survival Summit teamed up with expert, Kirsten Rechn… Read More
2016-08-23 13:31
A reader shared the video below with me, and I thought you would appreciate it, especially if you’re into wilderness survival skills. It demonstrates the Paiute deadfall trap, which is… Read More
2016-08-16 13:05
I read Constant Fear, an adventure novel by Daniel Palmer, published in 2015. A member of a writers’ group I belong to thought I might enjoy the story because a main character is a pre… Read More
2016-08-09 13:18
If you’re gardening for the first time this year, you may have more of some vegetables than you expected. What do you do with all those green beans? A good option is to practice that o… Read More
2016-08-02 12:31
A Dire Warning for America Editor’s note: Now and then we need to remind ourselves of the potential threats that face us. No one can predict the future, so no one knows what will happe… Read More
2016-07-26 13:28
You will likely want to take small electronic devices with you in the event you have to get out of Dodge. Things like an AM/FM radio, cell phone, flashlight, and a GPS unit would come in han… Read More
2016-07-19 13:10
I read Zero Waste Home, by Bea Johnson, thinking it might have applications for those of us who are preparing to survive come what may. My impressions are mixed. This isn’t a book tail… Read More
2016-07-12 13:10
Hardtack isn’t appealing to most of us. But it has been a survival staple in times past for sailors and pioneers. Watch as a man makes his version of improved hard tack and traditional… Read More
2016-07-05 13:15
One early July evening my son was flipping through TV channels and came across a fireworks display on one of the PBS channels. That’s as much as I care to see of any Fourth of July fir… Read More
2016-06-28 13:24
Imagine a scenario where you can’t get commonly used items. Fortunately, you’re wise and planned ahead for such a time. You stocked up on food and basic supplies. You also knew h… Read More
2016-06-23 12:00
It’s been quite a while since I’ve visited with Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy on DestinySurvival Radio, and I thought it was time to catch up with them and see what they’re doing… Read More
2016-06-21 13:02
You’ve heard that amateur radio operators provide help in the aftermath of tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires or other natural disasters. But have you considered incorporating ham radio… Read More
2016-06-14 12:20
The folks at the Survival Summit have produced another in their series of survival skills DVD’s. This one is “Survival Land Navigation.” If you get lost, knowing how to nav… Read More
2016-06-09 12:36
Editor’s Note: I usually reserve Thursdays for telling you about the latest episode of DestinySurvival Radio. However, in the absence of a new show this week, I couldn’t wait to… Read More
2016-06-07 17:03
A representative contacted me from the FiberFix company to see if I’d be interested in reviewing their product. I agreed to accept a sample and do a review because I think FiberFix has… Read More
2016-06-02 12:19
I’m a firm believer that a significant part of being prepared is being informed about what’s going on in our world. And the mainstream media isn’t the best place for gettin… Read More
2016-05-26 15:00
What would you do if you were forced to leave your bug out location? Or worse, what if you discovered it had become unusable to you? That’s the scenario faced by the characters in the… Read More
2016-05-17 13:27
If you’re experiencing the consequences of unemployment or underemployment in your household, how are you getting by? Were you prepared? Our economy is having an impact on families in… Read More
2016-05-10 13:35
Editor’s Note: When I first started DestinySurvival in late 2007, I wrote a number of posts as creative fiction with the aim of making thought provoking points to nudge readers toward… Read More
2016-05-05 12:16
What will you do about communication if the big one hits? How and where will you get news and information? Should you include amateur radio in your preparedness strategy? On this week’… Read More
2016-05-03 13:23
Bugging out is a popular subject among preppers. You’ve probably got questions of your own. Namely, should you, or shouldn’t you? If so, when? Where to? And how? Previously I&rsq&hell…Read More
2016-04-26 12:24
Joe Alton, MD, a.k.a. Dr. Bones has addressed the subject of the Zika virus with medical guidance you can trust in The Zika Virus Handbook. His wife, Amy Alton, ARNP, a.k.a. Nurse Amy, tells… Read More
2016-04-21 14:07
Have you notice that, if you want to reach someone with a new idea, you may have to point them to a movie or a novel? That’s what Jeff Motes had in mind when he wrote Once Upon an Apoc… Read More
2016-04-19 13:16
As I write this, major earthquakes in Japan and Ecuador have occurred in the past few days. Both countries, as well as the western U.S., are part of the notorious Ring of Fire around the Pac… Read More
2016-04-14 12:17
Wheat is one of the first grains many think of when it comes to storing food. We think of it because it’s been a staple food for centuries. A number of companies offer buckets of wheat… Read More
2016-04-05 13:36
Perhaps you’ve mulled over the notion that globalization and cut-throat corporatism has led to loss of jobs, and those jobs aren’t coming back. Whether you agree with it or not… Read More
2016-03-31 12:33
Should designated members of your church carry concealed firearms during church? This week’s DestinySurvival Radio guest thinks so. But that’s only one facet of getting your chur… Read More
2016-03-29 12:35
I don’t like to think of myself as a procrastinator, but I do it more than I’m comfortable with. A friend calls my procrastination dithering because I’m indecisive and I pu… Read More
2016-03-24 12:07
Ralph La Guardia, M.D., has written The Doomsday Book of Medicine, a must-have resource. He prompts you and me to think about some serious questions. As he puts it… “What are yo… Read More
2016-03-22 12:22
“Backwoods Home Magazine” for March/April 2016 (Issue #158) includes an article on how you can keep your survival garden from making you sick. Maybe you’ve never had a prob… Read More
2016-03-15 13:09
Have you noticed how many things reported in the news don’t directly affect you and me? Does what’s going on in the Middle East today affect what you’re doing now? What abo… Read More
2016-03-10 13:05
Hey, can we talk? We’d better know how if we’re going to survive. Perhaps that sounds like silly hyperbole, but how well do you know your prepper communication options? Talking w… Read More
2016-03-08 14:35
An acquaintance sent me links to a couple of videos on Earthship homes. Is this something you’d consider for your homestead or as a survival shelter? Have a look. … Read More
2016-03-03 13:15
It’s hard to improve on Mother Nature when we grow our own food, so why try? My guest on this week’s DestinySurvival Radio is sold on a way of growing food that works with Nature… Read More
2016-03-01 14:21
An experienced driver knows a car doesn’t have to be a clunker to break down on the road, and it can happen at the most inopportune times. Thankfully, cars are far more reliable than y… Read More
2016-02-25 14:26
Store This, Not That! by Debbie Kent and Crystal Godfrey gives you practical food storage guidance you can use. It was my good fortune to visit with Debbie Kent for this week’s Destiny… Read More
2016-02-23 14:12
Having a backup supply of survival seeds is prudent because we simply don’t know what lies in the future concerning our food supply. It may sound like hype to say we may have food shor… Read More
2016-02-16 14:09
In the January/February, 2016, “Backwoods Home Magazine” (Issue #157), Jennifer Poindexter describes how she and her husband built a budget greenhouse in six steps. The design is… Read More
2016-02-09 14:11
In the January/February 2016 “Backwoods Home Magazine” (Issue #157), Jackie Clay-Atkinson has written about emergency planning beyond the bug out bag. Namely, taking it on the ro… Read More
2016-02-02 13:26
Editor’s Note: The following post originally appeared on the biolitestove.com/blog. Article and photos by James and Rachel, Idle Theory Bus. This is a special guest post… Read More
2016-01-28 13:28
Whenever there’s a hurricane, monster snow storm, forest fire, earthquake or some other natural disaster, you’ll find ham radio operators pitching in to provide communications fo… Read More
2016-01-26 14:16
Powerful storms prompt many of us to think about getting a generator, if we don’t already have one. But is that enough? What if the power is out for weeks or months? In “Backwood… Read More
2016-01-21 13:32
What’s the difference between an epidemic and a pandemic? What are the greatest threats we face? Should we bug in or bug out in the event of an outbreak? Cat Ellis has written Prepping… Read More
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