Social unrest is something that is becoming more and more common, and while these incidents range from people justly speaking their frustrations to greedy looting and destruction, riots are something you want to avoid at all costs. As people increasingly feel the need to protest and riot over any perceived injustice, the danger of a …
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Prepper New Year’s Resolutions
The old saying goes, “New year, new you,” and while few of us actually stick to any of the resolutions we make for the new year, that might be because we’re not setting ones that are important. Losing weight, getting into shape, and reading more are all common resolutions and are probably the ones most …
Top 5 Survival Medicine Preparedness Tips
Calling 911 will most likely not be an option during a massive or long-term disaster. Medical preparedness is often considered the most difficult obstacle when forming a well-rounded and thorough survival plan. Enhancing our first aid skills by taking a course is one important way to increase the chance of surviving a SHTF scenario. Learning …
Top 15 Five Gallon Buckets Preps
Five-gallon buckets are part of every prepper’s stockpiles in one manner or another. From food grade buckets to secondhand bargain buckets used to store non-edible preps, the handy containers are stacked tall in the basements and garages of prepping families across the country. You can make the most of both your prepping storage space and …
Large Event Safety Tips
Planning on attending a huge festival or other sizable event that’s sure to draw hundreds, if not thousands, of people? As fun as these events are, it’s important to stay safe, as various unpleasant things can occur. Rather than finding yourself in a sticky situation or facing serious injury, learn how to best protect yourself. …
Cooking Like a Boy Scout
The Boy Scouts of America are a pretty great group to be a part of. They teach young boys the basics of survival. When taken seriously, this training gives boys skills they can bring into their adult lives for not only emergencies, but for everyday use, too. Cooking is something that must be done even …
Backyard Chickens – How To ‘Grow’ Your Own Feed While Increasing Flock Health
Raising chickens is a long-standing homesteading tradition that a multitude of preppers have capitalized on to help ensure their survival. Chickens do not take up much space and provide both an excellent source of protein via their meat and eggs. Backyard chickens are now often kept by folks living in suburban areas thanks to state …
5 Ways to Deal with Stress in an Emergency
No matter how well you prepare for TEOTWAWKI (the end of the world as we know it), there really isn’t anything that can truly prepare you for the reality of an emergency situation. Sure, you can keep backups of your backups, but when it comes down to it, a true emergency or TEOTWAWKI situation will …
Top 26 Vinegar Survival Uses
Distilled white vinegar and apple cider vinegar are dual-use and inexpensive products, making them a perfect item for preppers to stockpile. The plethora of ways vinegar can be used now in our daily lives and after the SHTF will not only save money, but also provide a non-toxic alternative to many cleaning chores. Vinegar has …
Prepping For a Flood
Not every disaster is world ending, but that doesn’t mean they’re any less devastating to those involved. Floods are a serious threat that can ruin lives; as we saw with the post-Hurricane Katrina flooding, floods can easily decimate entire cities. Prepping doesn’t have to be reserved for End of the World as we Know it …