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11/22/2018 / By D. Samuelson

Are you prepared for an emergency? FEMA recommends you stockpile these food items

Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) want you to be prepared for a variety of potential disasters. Their list includes explosions, earthquakes, hazardous materials incidents, nuclear blasts, hurricanes, landslides, floods, space weather, radiological dispersion devices, pandemics, power outages, tsunamis and wildfires, among others. Drilling down into the specifics of each threat, you can find information about […]

11/21/2018 / By Mary Miller

Starting a fire using your water bottle

Fire-making is an important bushcraft skill any prepper should know. There are many ways to start a fire but when SHTF, you will have to make do with whatever you have in your bug-out bag. Surely, no prepper would be without an adequate water supply. Ironic as it may sound, your trusted water bottle might […]

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 […]

11/19/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Survival uses for mustard

Did you know that mustard seeds (Brassica juncea) are both nutritious and useful when SHTF? This herb can boost the flavor of savory dishes, and it is also packed with various health benefits. (h/t to MyFamilySurvivalPlan.com) Here are four survival uses for mustard: Burn relief – Mustard, the condiment made from mustard seeds, can help ease […]

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 […]

11/15/2018 / By Jayson Veley

How to know when an EMP blast occurs, and how to survive in the dark world that follows

When you stop and think about it, nearly everything that we do on any given day requires electricity. We use it to cook our food. We use it to operate our automobiles and get from point A to point B. We use it for entertainment purposes, such as watching television or playing video games. Even […]

11/14/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

How to treat burn victims during a SHTF emergency

When the going gets tough, the tough get going. However, in SHTF situations, being strong won’t help you survive if you sustain injuries like burns along the way. Therefore, it’s also important to be smart so that you can properly utilize the limited resources you have. In the absence of conventional treatments, there are many natural remedies for burns […]

11/13/2018 / By Mary Miller

Recipes that survived the Oregon trail that you can still make today

In the early days of the Oregon trail, pioneers often did whatever it took to survive. Improvising on the spot with what limited supplies they had became a necessity or else they would risk starving in the unforgiving wilderness. Self-sufficiency was tantamount to survival. Preppers can learn a thing or two from these pioneers. When SHTF, it […]

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