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11/20/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Crucial emergency supplies that most preppers forget

Even the most dedicated prepper will occasionally forget an item that they need to have in their survival stockpile, especially when they’re in the midst of a disaster scenario. However, if you’re here, you’re at least aware that you may occasionally need some reminding about the supplies that you need to have before SHTF. Check […]

11/12/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Simple survival shelters that you can build yourself

Knowing how to build a shelter is a vital skill to have, especially if you often go on outdoor trips. When SHTF and you lose your gear and supplies, you will need to build a shelter using whatever’s lying around in the wild. (ht/ to PreppersWill.com.) Survival experts follow the “Rule of Threes,” which states […]

11/05/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A survivalist’s guide to water: How to source it in the wild, how much you need, and how to prevent dehydration

Preppers know that hydration is crucial to your survival, especially when you’re outdoors. In a worst-case scenario, you can die from dehydration. On average, you can survive without water for about three to five days, depending on the environment you’re in, but there are reports of people who have died after only several hours of […]

10/04/2018 / By Ethan Huff

The top dangers you will face when you finally bug out

Hollywood movies are notorious for glamorizing the survival lifestyle of a post-apocalyptic world. But the reality is that, in the event of a major societal catastrophe, life is hardly going to be easy – even for those who think they’re fully prepared for the worst. The following seven scenarios need to be carefully considered by […]

09/27/2018 / By Edsel Cook

A guide to bugging out in Oakland, the largest city in the East Bay

Preppers who live in Oakland, California might find the biggest, most heavily populated city on the East Bay to be a particular challenge to bug out of. An article in Preppers Will recommended securing the right bug-out vehicle, a safe destination, and planning several alternative routes in case your primary path is blocked by gridlock and/or […]

09/26/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Being healthy while bugging out: How to dehydrate food

When prepping your bugout bag (BOB), one important thing to consider is your food supply. If you’re worried about your supplies taking up too much space in your BOB, try making dried food. You can also bring dried food if you’re going camping or hiking. Instead of bringing junk food, choose dried food that you […]

09/19/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

These maps should always be in your bug-out bag just in case SHTF

Nowadays, just about everyone is connected to the Internet. This convenient little facet of modern living has gifted us access to helpful tools like GPS apps. But what happens if your area is suddenly thrust into a survival situation? What do you do when the Internet goes down and you’re left without a GPS to […]

09/12/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to get your non-prepper friends to start taking action today

When your friends find out that you’re a prepper, it’s not uncommon to hear them say that you’re wasting your time or being paranoid. Not everyone understands that prepping is also about trying to make sure that you and your loved ones stay safe when SHTF. But if you really do care about your friends, […]

09/10/2018 / By Tracey Watson

A list of medical supplies you need to be stockpiling NOW before SHTF

The end of the world as we know it (TEOTWAWKI): Perhaps a few years ago we would have laughed at the preppers who insisted that a huge-scale disaster could be just around the corner. Most of us aren’t laughing anymore. The world, as we once knew it, is no more. It feels like we are surrounded […]

09/10/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A simple guide to bushcraft skills you’ll need to survive

The bushcraft skills detailed in the list below can help preppers, but only if you approach them based on a clear understanding of Abraham Maslow’s “hierarchy of needs.” Maslow’s hierarchy of needs starts with physiological needs: air, water, food, shelter, sleep, and clothing. Next are health and security, with needs like spiritual fulfillment and creativity at […]

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