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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 […]

11/20/2018 / By Mary Miller

How do you treat broken bones, fractures, or joint injuries when you’re out in the wild?

If you were to break your leg by accident, you could quickly call for medical assistance to fix your leg right back up, but when SHTF, treating injuries can suddenly become a lot more complicated. A prepper should always be ready for the worst case scenario, even when it involves providing first aid to broken […]

11/17/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Essential survival gear that works as force multipliers

Force multipliers are modern tools that can greatly impact a survival situation. With tools like an ax or a fishing rod, individuals or a small survival group can meet their basic needs, like food and shelter, even if they’re trapped in the wilderness. (h/t to SurvivalSkillsGuide.com.) In a disaster scenario, your odds of surviving can be […]

11/15/2018 / By Mary Miller

Prepping basics: How to start a fire when all you have is wet wood

Preppers should be ready for any situation, whether going on a simple camping trip or traversing the wilderness miles away from civilization. One of the most basic and crucial skills that any prepper needs to know is how to start a fire. A fire serves many uses including keeping you warm, cooking your food, making […]

11/08/2018 / By Zoey Sky

This is a list of must-have tools that you need as part of your off-grid arsenal

Think about the items in your toolbox or your shed. Do you have what you need to make repairs on your homestead? Seasoned preppers will tell you that even before SHTF, you will need various hand tools and power tools to make living off-grid easier for you and your family. (h/t to BioPrepper.com.) If you […]

10/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A guide to prepping your home for a long-term power outage

If your neighborhood suddenly loses power for a week or one month, can your family survive without starving or running out of water? Even if it’s easy to prepare for a short-term power outage, not everyone is ready to face a long-term event. Outages can occur due to various reasons like a natural disaster or […]

10/04/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Innovation is crucial to survival: How to use shoelaces for a variety of applications when SHTF

When SHTF, preppers know how to turn everyday objects into multi-purpose tools. For example, shoelaces can have various uses besides keeping your shoes in your feet. (h/t to UrbanSurvivalSite.com) Here are nine ways you can use shoelaces in a survival scenario. As a belt – During a survival scenario, you need to stay as mobile as […]

09/19/2018 / By Zoey Sky

The many survival uses of tarps when SHTF

A tarp is a versatile item, especially for SHTF situations. You can use it to make a shelter or to stay warm, among other things. (h/t to TheSurvivalistBlog.com) Below are some of the various survival uses for tarp: A hammock, so you can sleep off of the ground when it’s full of insects, rocky, or wet. A rain […]

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, […]

09/11/2018 / By Zoey Sky

The 10 best ways to store emergency supplies in a small space

Living in an apartment doesn’t mean you can’t prep like people who live in spacious houses or homesteads. However, you need to be creative to maximize every inch of storage space in your home. Below are 10 tips to follow if you want to hide emergency supplies in your apartment. (h/t to ApartmentPrepper.com.) Create hiding spots – Create hidden storage […]

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