Category Archives: perspective

There are a vast number of prepping and survival posts describing how you might hunt or gather for food during any type of SHTF scenario that affects the food supply. And certainly, hunting and gathering is one possible source of … Continue reading →

The shortage of ammunition and also of many gun models continues. How long has it been? In December of 2012, the Sandy Hook shooting tragedy occurred. Many politicians and commentators responded, in subsequent weeks, by calling for increased gun control. … Continue reading →

Today we’ve started a new feature at Prep-Blog.com — a separate page with a weekly list of interesting and informative webpages about prepping and survival. The links will include posts on other blogs, news articles, and online information sources. Butch … Continue reading →

The latest USDA Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin is out. The news is not good. There has been very little rainfall, especially in the western half of the continental U.S. The severe drought continues. The drought plus unseasonably cold weather … Continue reading →

In my opinion, when the SHTF, you will need to rely on other persons; you cannot go it alone. However, if any of the more severe disaster scenarios occurs, especially if it extends over a long period of time, many … Continue reading →

I recently read a fascinating non-fiction book, WASTE by Tristram Stuart. This work is not specifically on the topic of prepping; its author is not a prepper or a survivalist. But the topic is related to prepping and survival: the … Continue reading →

As we head into the meaty portion of the year 2013, I cannot help but wonder if this year will be any different than recent years from an prepping and survival point of view. Some early indications that this year … Continue reading →