Sustainability

Sustainable living is the practice of generating your own food, water and power supply for long term survival without the dependencies that will be in short supply in a crisis situation.

Sustainability is the practice of meeting current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Preppers, on the other hand, focus on preparedness for a wide range of scenarios, from natural disasters to economic collapse. While these may seem like disparate concepts, preppers understand the importance of sustainability in ensuring their long-term survival in any situation.

Preppers prioritize sustainability as a key component of their preparedness efforts. By reducing waste, conserving resources, and building resilient systems, preppers ensure that they can weather any storm without relying on outside assistance. This intersection of sustainability and prepping highlights the shared goals of self-sufficiency and resilience.

Food Food security is a top priority for preppers, who understand the importance of having a reliable food source in times of crisis. Many preppers practice sustainable food production methods such as gardening, composting, and food preservation techniques to ensure they have a steady supply of nutritious food.

WaterWater is essential for survival, making water conservation and management crucial for preppers. Rainwater harvesting, water purification techniques, and responsible water usage are common practices among preppers to ensure they have an adequate supply of clean water at all times.

EnergyEnergy self-sufficiency is another key aspect of prepping for emergencies. Preppers often turn to renewable energy sources such as solar power, wind turbines, and hydroponics to reduce their reliance on traditional energy sources and ensure they have power in any situation.

Waste & RecyclingProper waste management is essential in emergency situations where resources may be scarce. Preppers focus on reducing waste, repurposing materials, and recycling whenever possible to minimize their environmental impact and make the most of limited resources.

Homesteading on the Rise in 2025

July 11, 2025
Homesteading has surged in 2025 as people seek sustainability and resilience. Learn the difference between homesteading and farming, why it is growing, and practical tips to get started anywhere.

Food Foraging

September 6, 2015
Foraging offers the easiest access to wild food but the highest identification risk. Learn the cardinal rule, core skills, and where to go next.

Food Preparedness

September 1, 2015
Food procurement, harvesting, preservation and storage are foundational to any long-term survival plan and building self-reliance.

Food Preservation

September 3, 2015
Learn how food preservation bridges the food you grow and hunt with your long-term storage, and how to match the right method to every harvest safely.

Food Shortages

January 1, 2024
Food shortages are a global issue that can occur due to various factors such as natural disasters, supply chain issue, a farming crisis, and pandemics.

Food Stockpile

September 8, 2015
Build a food stockpile from the meals your family already eats. What to store, how much, what the dates really mean, and how to keep your reserve private.

Food Storage

September 7, 2015
A practical guide to building and maintaining a shelf-stable food reserve: what to store, how much, how to protect it, and how to rotate it so your family can rely on it.

Homesteading on the Rise in 2025

July 11, 2025
Homesteading has surged in 2025 as people seek sustainability and resilience. Learn the difference between homesteading and farming, why it is growing, and practical tips to get started anywhere.

Preparing to Become Prepared

March 10, 2015
Becoming a prepper is not just about buying some extra canned food every time you go to the store, it is a project, an ongoing lifestyle change.

Rainwater Collection 101

June 28, 2022
Rainwater collection, or harvesting rainwater, is simply collecting the run-off rainwater from a structure to store for future use. This water can be used in a multitude of ways. When purified, rainwater can be used for various household activities; including drinking and cooking. Since rainwater is quite clean, deep purification isn't always necessary, especially when used for irrigation, gardening, or laundry.

Replantable Fruits and Vegetables

February 1, 2017
When you have no electricity, your canned food supply has run out and the grocery store shelves have been emptied; having a garden could save a starving stomach. Knowing how to start this life saving garden would be the first step.

Right Sized Garden for Your Family

Learn how to plan a home garden sized for your family, matched to your climate, and full of foods everyone loves to reduce grocery dependency.

Salting for Food Preservation

February 2, 2024
In the world of prepping and survivalism, knowing how to preserve food is a crucial skill. One ancient method that has stood the test of time is salting.

Survival Fishing

September 5, 2015
Learn why passive fishing methods like set lines, trotlines, nets, and traps make fishing one of the most efficient wild-food sources for self-reliant households.

Survival Garden

September 2, 2015
Learn how a survival garden differs from a hobby plot, what to grow, how to size it, and how seed saving makes your food supply renew itself year after year.

Survival Gardening: Getting Started

October 8, 2020
Survival gardening refers to the practice of growing a garden designed specifically to yield enough crops for you and your family to live off. While survival gardening is a popular term thrown around amongst those preparing to survive a worldwide devastating incident, however, it also relates to those looking to live sustainably and produce their own food.

Survival Hunting

September 6, 2015
A grounded guide to hunting as a food-procurement skill, framed by the calorie equation, from quarry and traps to tracking, butchering, and safety.

Water Collection

August 2, 2015
A practical guide to where water comes from when supply fails, covering rain, surface water, groundwater, and snow.