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08/23/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Why every prepper should care about the crayfish

Crayfish, mudbugs, or crawdads. Whatever you call them in your neck of the woods, these animals are a prepper’s best friend. They may not look like much, but as any prepper worth his salt knows, you should never judge a book by its cover. Crayfish and nutrition Staying in top shape is a must for […]

08/09/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Choosing the best insulated active gear for women

Staying active while it’s cold out can be a challenge, especially for women. For the most part, the problem lies in there not being enough jackets that can pull off the double duty of staying breathable while still keeping you warm. Some companies have tossed their proverbial hats into the ring and put out jackets […]

08/08/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Reconsidering your attitude: Surviving on an insect-based diet when SHTF

The thought of eating bugs is enough to disgust almost anyone. But when you’re thrown into a crisis, they may be all you have. Let’s face it: There’s no guarantee that you’ll always have access to a steady stock of non-perishables. If and when that happens, will you just curl up and leave yourself to […]

08/08/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Bye, bye, bugs: 12 plants to keep the bugs away

Protecting your garden and yourself from unwanted pests can be a hassle. Spraying your greens or your body with chemicals may be tempting, but hold off on that. Mother Nature has given us many gifts and among them are insect-repelling plants. According to MotherNatureNetwork.com, there are 12 plants that can help be used as natural […]

08/06/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Check out this detailed guide about preparedness, emergency planning, and disaster supplies

Do you know what kind of foods you should have at hand for an emergency? Or what you should include in your first kid kit? What about the important documents you should have at the ready at all times? If you were unable to answer any of these with confidence, don’t fret. Reliable outdoor enthusiast […]

08/04/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

How to make a formidable temporary shelter when SHTF

Shelter is an essential component of survival, yet it isn’t the easiest one to come by. Sometimes you’ll be thrust into a situation where pre-built dwellings are an impossibility and you have no choice but to make your own shelter. Luckily, this isn’t too difficult; putting together your own temporary shelter is fairly easy to […]

08/02/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

How to put together an emergency fishing kit

It pays to be prepared, and keeping an emergency fishing kit can become handy. Fish are a good source of food that make survival a lot easier. Emergency fishing kits, according to ThePrepperJournal.com, can be of any size and should readily suit your needs. The affordable and easy-to-put-together fishing kit below can help you get started. […]

08/01/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Old school navigating: Knowing how to use a compass could be a lifesaving skill when you’re off-grid; here’s how

The compass is one of the most basic yet most essential survival tools there is. Knowing how to use a compass will ensure that you rarely get lost, if at all. If you’re one of those folks who treat a compass like an extension of your being, then more power to you, friend. But if you […]

07/27/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Know what to expect and how to respond during natural disasters

The key to making it through any natural disaster is preparation. Getting caught unprepared and unawares by any kind of disaster will guarantee that your chances of getting through it in one piece are slim to none. Luckily, this guide can better your chances of surviving what Mother Nature can and will throw at you. […]

07/23/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Extreme survival: Building a shelter using materials from nature

There may come a time where you find yourself without a tent or a tarp for shelter. What will you do then? Simple: Build your own. Using natural materials to create shelter is totally possible and easy if you know what to do. Here’s a simple and basic guide on building a survival shelter with […]

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