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10/18/2018 / By Edsel Cook

The lone wolf approach to survival never works: Why you should network with other preppers

You might be preparing to survive the apocalypse, but you don’t have to prepare on your own. An article in Survival Sullivan recommends interfacing with other preppers in order to share useful knowledge and resources with each other. Only preppers on the same level as military special forces can confidently say they will survive on […]

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 […]

09/05/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Considerations when deciding to bug out or hunker down

To bug in or to bug out? That is the question that all preppers ask themselves when deciding upon their main survival strategy in an emergency. An article in The Survivalist Blog covered the pros and cons of both options while stressing the need to keep options available. A man’s home is his castle Bugging […]

08/23/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Why every prepper should care about the crayfish

Crayfish, mudbugs, or crawdads. Whatever you call them in your neck of the woods, these animals are a prepper’s best friend. They may not look like much, but as any prepper worth his salt knows, you should never judge a book by its cover. Crayfish and nutrition Staying in top shape is a must for […]

06/18/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Researcher suggests using bats to help people living in arid places find water sources

Finding water is a constant struggle for people living in hot and dry climates. While some places are blessed with the occasional downpour of rain, others aren’t as fortunate. But according to doctoral candidate Theresa Laverty, this task can become easier if you keep your eyes and ears peeled for bats. Having spent 18 months […]

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