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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 […]

11/19/2018 / 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 […]

11/08/2018 / 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 […]

10/25/2018 / By Zoey Sky

What you need to know about water purification so you won’t put your life at risk

As a prepper, you can ensure the quality of your water supply by learning about water purification. This knowledge can also help you choose the best water bottles and filters when you’re looking for prepping gear. Refer to these five tips about water purification so you can gather potable water when you’re out in the […]

10/23/2018 / By Lance D Johnson

Choose the right paracord for survival

It doesn’t matter if you are fleeing through the woods in a survival situation or if you are just camping over the weekend. Some items are so light, compact, and versatile; they will come in handy no matter what the situation is. Most backpackers and survivalists know how important it is to carry a sturdy […]

10/19/2018 / By Zoey Sky

These overlooked items are essential when SHTF

Basic prepping tips will tell you that you need to stock up on food supplies, survival gear, and water before SHTF. But did you know that aside from keeping your pantry fully stocked, you may also need these common survival-related items that are often overlooked by some preppers? This list includes items that you use […]

10/17/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Everyday small decisions that have a huge impact on your survival

The prepping lifestyle isn’t all about gear, food supplies, and bushcraft skills — although those are always crucial to your survival. Prepping also encompasses everyday situations like air travel, driving skills, or even the contents of your wallet. Listed below are some small yet important decisions that you make daily and how they can affect […]

10/15/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Non-insulated single wall stainless steel canteens are best for outdoor survival … here’s why

In a outdoor survival scenario, the difference between life and death can be decided by something as seemingly mundane as the presence or absence of insulating walls inside your water canteen. An article in Modern Survival Blog recommends getting stainless steel canteens that have only one wall and no insulation whatsoever because of their greater […]

10/12/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Practical uses for newspapers for when SHTF

Old-fashioned, physical newspapers will remain useful long after the content they bear become outdated. They can even be used during crisis scenarios when SHTF. An article in Survivopedia shared a number of reasons and uses as to why you should stockpile them. The most valuable and versatile newspapers are the ones made from regular paper […]

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 […]

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