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11/13/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

5 hygiene survival myths debunked: What you really need to know about staying clean when out in the wild

Aside from having enough water supply, staying clean is also important during a survival situation. This prevents you from getting sick. However, many are misinformed or lack the knowledge on staying clean in the wilderness, especially when it comes to female hygiene. Here are some wilderness hygiene myths that we’re debunking: (h/t to PreppersWill.com.) “No matter […]

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 […]

11/08/2018 / 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 […]

11/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Is this safe to eat? Warnings to keep in mind when looking for edible plants

Foraging is a useful skill to have because it can help you identify wild edibles. It’s even more valuable when SHTF because it can help you stay alive if you lose your survival gear and food supplies. (h/t to BioPrepper.com.) Once things have settled down after a disaster, assess your needs. Your first priority is to locate […]

11/06/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Skills every advanced prepper should know to survive when SHTF

A well-rounded prepper knows how to balance their knowledge of survival skills, such as First Aid and hunting or foraging. However, if you’re just starting to learn the ins and outs of prepping, the list of skills below may seem daunting. It will take some hard work and constant practice, but in time, you will […]

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 […]

09/25/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Be better prepared, even if you don’t have a lot of money

If you’re new to prepping, you might be under the impression that you need a huge budget to keep your family safe when SHTF. However, seasoned preppers know that to become a real survivalist, you need to be creative and resourceful. Not sure where to start? Here are 10 ways to start prepping without breaking the […]

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 […]

08/31/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A guide to survival knives

Preppers know how important survival knives are. They’re great weapons for self-defense and they can be used when foraging for supplies, especially when SHTF. If you’re overwhelmed when trying to choose a survival knife for your prepping gear, here’s a quick rundown of some of the knives featured at PrepperCon 2018. (h/t to ThePrepperJournal.com.) 4 Kinds […]

08/31/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to make your own gypsy well

Before SHTF, one thing that you should prioritize is a steady water supply. Without clean water, you won’t have anything to drink or cook with. This can be an even bigger problem if you’re outdoors and you’re not sure where to get clean water. You can’t risk drinking water from a questionable source because this […]

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