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 …
Category: Survival Skills
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 …
Types of Dangerous Plants
Whether you have a green thumb or can’t tell the difference between an Ohio Buckeye and a Virginia Creeper, it’s a good idea to have a working knowledge of poisonous plants. It’s an important survival skill to have should you find yourself lost in a wooded area, as it prevents ingesting the wrong thing …
EMP Attack Threats From Iran Discovered Military Manual Found In Tehran
The controversial Iran nuclear deal sparked weeks of heated debate. Now, another potentially deadly hidden secret has emerged from the rogue Middle Eastern nation. National security experts who claim to have read translated excerpts from an Iranian military manual have stated that an EMP attack against the United States has been in the planning stages …
How to Build a Proper Latrine
One of the joys of outdoor recreation is the chance to get away from civilization, but getting away from modern conveniences means that running water, and therefore toilets, are often not around; precautions are needed to properly dispose of human waste. Appropriate sanitation is not only important to minimize health risks, but it is also …
Preparing Your Body for Outdoor Physical Activity
Exercising outside provides a wealth of benefits. The outdoors provides plenty of clean air and offers physical challenges for your body that an indoor gym can’t. But do you know if your body is ready for outdoor recreation? Are you trying to do too much too soon in order to be prepared?. As a leader …
Introducing Your Kids to the Outdoors
For parents who love the outdoors there can be nothing more frustrating than kids who want to spend all their time indoors. Parents need to understand, though, that the outdoors might be daunting or even frightening for kids. They may have had unpleasant experiences an early age like getting stung by a bee or bitten …
3 Survival Skills Learned from NASA
Recently I finished the book “The Martian” by Andy Weir. In it, a man named Mark Watney is stranded on Mars after his fellow crew mates escape a disastrous storm in which they believe him to be dead. I don’t want to ruin the story for you, but that’s the basic idea. The rest of the book …
Finding the Best Camping Spot
Camping is one of the best outdoor summertime activities that the whole family can enjoy. To the newbie, however, getting everything ready for a camping trip can be a bit overwhelming at first. You have to find the right gear, plan for meals, be ready for changes in the weather, and ultimately find a good …