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$5000 Budget Bug Out Ride: Honda CR-V
So you need a bug out vehicle, but you’re on a budget? Check out the first generation Honda CR-V for cheap, capable travel to safety! More
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Your Apocalypse Could Be a Wet One – Be Ready!
The apocalypse can come in many forms – and one of the most traditional end of times horrors is one that is with us today: the flood! More
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SunPower Could Get You Off the Grid, For Free
There are plenty of reasons to take your tech off the grid, and SunPower could help you go solar with a $16,000 home solar pv giveaway! More
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Water Theft Climbs in Drought-Stricken California
The exceptional drought in California is driving up water prices and water theft, turning the West Coast into the Old West! More
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This Tiny, Off Grid Cabin Was Built for Just $300
Many Americans dream of owning a tiny, off the grid cabin in the woods- but it seems too expensive, right? This one was built for just $300! More
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What’s in My BugOut Bag? Books!
Part 1 of the first “What’s in My BugOut Bag” series of articles focuses on the books that will help us get through the tough times. More
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Planetsave Considers the Benefits of Living Off the Grid
We tend to think that living off the grid is always a good thing, but our sister site Planetsave wants us to think it through better. What do you think? More
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Live Ebola Map Helps Chart Your Course
This live ebola map – with hourly updates – will help you keep track of the spread of this deadly disease in Africa, Europe, and in North America. More
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Living in a Dumpster, For a Full Year – Meet the New 1%
Environmental science professor Jeff Wilson believes that American homes have gotten too big. To prove it, he’ll be living in a dumpster. For a year. More
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California Passes Neighborhood Food Act
California gov. Jerry Brown signed the Neighborhood Food Act into law last week, asserting the rights of individuals to grown produce on their land. More
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Engineer Turns Trailer Into Luxurious, DIY Camper
Bill Southworth took a 16′ trailer and turned it into the DIY camper of his dreams, complete w/ solar panels, extra large water storage, and satellite TV. More
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Composting Goes Hard Core – in Prison
A new, rehabilitative work program in Washington State prisons is teaching inmates the messy art of composting, and greening up most of their food waste. More
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How To: Dig a Fresh Water Well
One way to ensure long-term water is to drive a water well, which, if you’re willing to do the work, could provide you and yours will clean water for years. More
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Chia Pet Zombies are a Halloween Must-Have
The new Chia Zombies (form the makers of Chia Pet) are an absolute must-have for zombie fans this halloween! SO fun! More
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Emergency Water System Holds 100 Gal. in Your Bathtub
Water is critical to your survival in any situation, but how many of you have an emergency water storage plan? You need to read about these systems. More
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Cape Coral, Florida: Go Off the Grid, Go to Jail
Robin Speronis is a retired widow who happily lives off the grid in her Cape Coral, Florida home – the only problem is that it’s illegal to do so. More
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Abandoned Tubes of the London Underground
Buried and forgotten beneath the teeming metropolis of London is the London Underground, and all the miles of abandoned rail lines that survived the Blitz. More
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Folding Bow Makes Survival Less Cumbersome
Go Primal’s aluminum folding bow is lightweight, capable of firing arrows at nearly 200 feet per second, and is small enough to fit almost any Bug Out Bag! More
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Motoped Builds Ultimate Survival Moped
If you’re ever caught in a bad situation after pedaling into the woods with ZEV silence, the Motoped can fire up its Honda engine and motor you away! More
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DIY Hand Sanitizer That’s as Good as Store-bought
This article will show you how to make a DIY hand sanitizer that’s as effective as anything you’ll find in a store. More
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Top 7 Tips for Legally Taking Video of Police
America’s police force is out of control, and our best weapon against a police state is the camera on our phones. Here are 7 tips to legally videotape cops. More
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Roomoon Tree Tent Gets Campers Off the Ground
Handcrafted with durable steel and waterproof canvas, the Roomoon hanging tent gets campers off the ground and into the scenery – safe from snakes and bugs. More
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How Much Water Do People Need to Drink in a Day? (w/ Video)
Any idea how much water you and your family will need to survive the zombie apocalypse? It may be more than you think. The answer could be a rain barrel! More
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Families Getting Fined for Growing Food Gardens
Want to grow vegetables in your garden? You’d better watch out – you may be facing some seriously heavy fines for growing food gardens on your own land. More
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Dassault Systemes Helps OEMs Build the Cars of Your Dreams
Whether it’s a zero-emission supercar or a zombie-busting survival rig, Dassault Systemes is helping carmakers design the future of transportation. More
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DIY Tip: Turn an Old China Cabinet into a Fresh Egg Apartment
We all love the idea of growing our own, but the idea of growing chicken and farming eggs often seems daunting- until you see this awesome DIY chicken coop! More
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The Best Car for a Zombie Apocalypse? Try the Mitsubishi Mirage!
To survive an apocalypse, you’ll need a car that’s simple, easy to repair, and- most of all- gets fantastic gas mileage. Try the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage CVT! More
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Zeer Pot Refrigerator Keeps Food Fresh Without Electricity
This is a great tutorial for building a Zeer Pot refrigerator that will allow you to keep food fresher, longer, and keep you totally off the grid, as well! More
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Florida Law Makes Living Off The Grid Illegal
If you’re in Florida and hope to live a more sustainable lifestyle free from the influence of energy companies and massive agricultural conglomerates by adding solar panels to your home, harvesting rainwater, and planting an organic garden on your property- watch out. Citing the International Property Maintenance Code, city officials in Cape Coral, FL are […] More
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DIY Teardrop Trailer for Camping and Survival
Watch as this man builds a DIY teardrop trailer from a generic pull-behind using simple tools and an old manual- a perfect low-budget bug out shelter that can be towed by just about anything! More
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