Humans may be able to go a month or more without food, but we’re dead in a matter of days without agua. It’s our planet’s most precious resource, and storing it in case of emergencies or a zombie apocalypse is a fantastic survival tactic. Check out a few ideas regarding emergency water storage and make …
Category: Emergency Preparedness
Radiation Preparedness: 22 Ways To Naturally Detox
Prepping for a nuclear disaster can be an overwhelming and scary task. While the basics of survival remain the same despite the triggering incident, living through radiation exposure requires planning far beyond the standard food, clothing and shelter criteria. Preppers concerned about a power grid down disaster also often express concern and prepare for possible …
Canning Tips & Tricks For Beginners
Learning how to can your own food is one sweet survival skill. Whether you want to preserve food in preparation for any upcoming zombie apocalypses or are simply interested in learning more about this important skill, use the following beginner tips to get you started. Equipment & Sterilization Necessary equipment includes jars (duh), lids and …
Top 15 Wood Ashes Survival Uses
Wood ash is the powdery residue left after the combustion of wood. Anyone who grew up on a homestead was likely tasked with scraping out ash from a woodburner and taking it outdoors for disposal. Before engaging in some research on the many possible uses for wood ash from a preparedness perspective, I typically dumped …
Why You Definitely Want Superglue in Your Survival Kit
Flashlight, canned goods, Swiss Army knives and superglue? You may not think the adhesive belongs in your survival or bug-out kit, but it does. It really, really does. Whether you use the name-brand stuff or some other knock-off, this ultra adhesive is a welcome addition to any survival kit. Let’s find out why, shall we? …
Alcohol Survival Uses: Drinking And Rubbing Alcohol Might Save Your Life During SHTF Disaster
Alcohol has earned its place near the top of any survival preparedness list. Both “gotta be 21 to buy” alcohol and rubbing alcohol have a multitude of uses that could help you survive an apocalypse. Nearly any version of booze will become a high-priced barter item during a long-term disaster, but pure grain alcohol, such …
Survival Hacks – Of Label Uses For Everyday Products That Are Probably Already Inside Your Cabinets
Preppers are experts at penny-pinching and finding multiple uses for many of the items in their survival stockpiles. Expanding upon that notion, I decided to do some research and conduct a thorough inventory of the “non-preps” already gathering a bit of dust around the house. The results of my very unscientific study revealed that some …
Prepping With Babies: Everything You Need To Know To Prepare The Entire Family For A Long-Term Disaster
Incorporating babies into your preparedness plan, both current and future little bundles of joy, takes a significant amount of detailed planning. We have four incredibly intelligent and adorable grandchildren ranging in age from not-quite-here-yet to 17. Thoroughly reviewing their essential needs and developing a plan to meet those needs seemed a bit daunting at first. …
More Survival Tips From ‘The Walking Dead’
Can’t get enough of The Walking Dead? Whether you’re a huge zombie fan or simply became enthralled with this particular show, there are plenty of survival skills to take away from the much-celebrated AMC series. Let’s tack on a few more tips to those we’ve already discussed. Stay in a group Take a cue from …