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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 […]

11/14/2018 / By Zoey Sky

10 Medicinal spices you can easily grow in your garden today

Aside from being full of flavor, spices also offer various health benefits. Grow some or all of the medicinal spices listed below so you can cook yummier and more nutritious meals for yourself and your loved ones. (h/t to ThePreppingGuide.com) Black mustard (Brassica nigra) Black mustard can help prevent cancer cells from spreading in the […]

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 […]

11/11/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Prepping skills that teach kids self-sufficiency

Prepping is a multi-faceted way of living. Not many people are aware that survivalists incorporate prepping into many aspects of their life, like mental health and even parenting. In fact, you can teach your children some of the skills listed below to encourage self-sufficiency, which is a crucial quality for your kids to have when […]

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