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02/13/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Give your survival skill repertoire a boost with these learning strategies

Preppers need various tools and supplies, but you must keep in mind that when SHTF, the best “tools” to have are your survival skills. (h/t to BackdoorSurvival.com) You don’t always need to spend money to learn more skills. If you prefer to learn on your own or through other means, check out the learning strategies detailed below: […]

02/11/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Upcycling tips: How to turn pool noodles into practical items

Preppers think fast on their feet, which is important when SHTF. But not everything is doom and gloom in a prepper’s life. You can practice your skills by thinking of unique ways to use common items, like pool noodles. (h/t to ThePrepperJournal.com) Bumpers and padding Pool noodles are perfect for preventing crashes, scratches and nasty bumps […]

02/09/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Self-defense 101: Safety tips for both men and women

Whether you’re a man or a woman, it’s important to pay attention to your surroundings and stay calm so you can protect yourself when SHTF. (h/t to UKSurvivalGuides.com) Safety tips for men Men can also be the target of an attack. In general, men are twice as likely to be violently attacked than women. Don’t be complacent just […]

02/03/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Prepping for a pandemic: What you should do before, during and after it strikes

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably already heard about the outbreaks of coronavirus across the globe, particularly the pneumonia outbreak it caused in Wuhan, China, in 2019. It may be alarming, but don’t panic just yet. Instead, you must learn what to do in the face of a possible coronavirus outbreak. (h/t […]

01/01/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Prepper recipes: How to make nutrient-rich pinole, an ancient Aztec superfood

An important component in preparing for disasters is learning how to make nutritious food that can keep up your energy during a long-term survival scenario. If you’re looking for one such recipe, try making pinole. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com) What is pinole? In Christopher McDougall’s book, “Born to Run,” he talks about people from the legendary […]

12/26/2019 / By Zoey Sky

How to turn your shed into a bug-out hut before SHTF

Redundancy and options are an essential part of prepping, especially in bug-in or bug-out plans. (h/t to EDThatMatters.com) Depending on the size of your family and where you live, you’ll have different prepping needs. Your budget is another crucial factor for your prepping redundancies and options. After all, not everyone can afford a secure bug-out location. But […]

12/15/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Where to hit an attacker: 8 Best places to punch someone in self-defense

Violence should be your last resort, even when SHTF. That said, you must definitely know how to defend yourself – armed and unarmed – if the situation calls for it. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com) Ideally, you should always have access to a self-defense weapon. But when SHTF, you may lose a lot of your belongings, including your […]

12/13/2019 / By Zoey Sky

8 Natural ways to keep your survival stockpile rodent-free

As a prepper, your tasks don’t end after you set up your survival stockpile. Before SHTF, you need to rotate your supplies so they don’t go to waste. You also need to protect your stockpile from pests and rodents. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com) If you forget about rodent control, all your efforts will go to waste. A […]

12/09/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Prepping tools and weapons: 5 Common knife myths DEBUNKED

When SHTF and ammo is scarce, having a sharp knife may help save your life. However, it’s important to learn how to use bladed weapons well to avoid accidents and injuring yourself. You can do so by learning about these five knife myths. (h/t to EverydayCarryGear.com) Steel knives are the best tactical knives The “best” knife […]

12/09/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Items, skills and reference materials: How to find prepping resources within your community

Savvy preppers know that one must always take advantage of resources in your community. If you know where to look, you won’t have to spend much to learn new skills or acquire gear and supplies at garage sales or the library. (h/t to SurvivalBlog.com) Most of the time, prepper resources within your community won’t be advertised […]

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