Humans began using weapons deep in prehistory, many thousands of years ago. From the first rock thrown in anger to the ballistic missiles lurking in hidden silos, the evolution of weapons has been dramatic. The usefulness of some weapons has outlasted entire civilizations and spread across the globe. Although the Stone Age ended long ago, […] The post Primitive Weapons You Should Learn How to Make appeared first on Ask a Prepper ..read more

We all want to be prepared for any situation. Unfortunately, this can become costly in the long run, especially when you factor in the initial purchase costs, the storage, and the expiry of the products you want on hand. Thankfully, there are options, and many of the items you need or want in your preparedness […] The post 15 Items You Need to Stop Buying appeared first on Ask a Prepper ..read more

Whether your home is a large sprawling property, a suburban house, or an apartment in a big city, nosey neighbors seem to always find a way to encroach on your privacy. Some of them are blatant and others may be very sneaky about it. As a prepper, what your neighbor already knows about you can […] The post This Is What Your Neighbor Might Already Know About You appeared first on Ask a Prepper ..read more

If a SHTF scenario were to happen tomorrow, how prepared would you be? Whether from widespread economic and political disturbances, EMPs, or some other chaotic event, how long could you survive without a stockpile of water, food, and basic supplies? If you find yourself unprepared when a crisis strikes, it’s important not to panic. There […] The post How to Survive SHTF Without a Stockpile appeared first on Ask a Prepper ..read more

One of the top skills of self-sufficiency and prepping is to be resourceful by thinking about how you can repurpose items to get as much use out of them as possible. Not only does this help you to save money, it also helps you to become less wasteful and more thoughtful and creative about how […] The post Never Throw These Away! appeared first on Ask a Prepper ..read more

Life is dangerous. It always has been and it always will be. That’s why we’re preppers; we know things can go badly wrong, and we mean to be ready if they do. Prepping is all about understanding, and preparing for, the world’s dangers. Ironically, though, just being a prepper can bring its own dangers. We […] The post The Biggest Threats to Preppers in the Next 10 Years appeared first on Ask a Prepper ..read more

Knowing how to find, grow, and use medicinal herbs is an important skill to develop for any seasoned prepper. After all, many of the life-saving pharmaceuticals we use today were  created using compounds from common plants. For example, aspirin comes from white willow bark. Whether you’re growing a medicinal herb garden, or simply want to […] The post 20 Medicinal Herbs Every Prepper Must Grow appeared first on Ask a Prepper ..read more

One of the most important aspects of getting ready for a major disaster scenario is to stock up on food and to learn methods for preparing meals that do not involve kitchen appliances. That’s because when the grid goes down, you may not have power to run your appliances in the first place. You’ll have […] The post Just-Add-Water Recipes (2+Years Shelf-Life) appeared first on Ask a Prepper ..read more

As long as humanity has had financial systems, there have been financial crashes. Sometimes, these result in short-term suffering, but there have been times throughout history when financial collapse led to far worse outcomes. We have yet to see a crash severe enough to destabilize the government and society here in North America, but given […] The post Bartering Items You Need to Stockpile for the Next Financial Crash appeared first on Ask a Prepper ..read more

In a long-term survival scenario, livestock can be one of your most valuable assets. Even a few chickens can give you a reliable supply of eggs and meat, and if you have the space for larger livestock there are even more benefits. Keeping some animals will make a huge difference in your diet, and it’s […] The post How to Hide Your Livestock When SHTF appeared first on Ask a Prepper ..read more