Always wanted to grow your own garden? How about a survival garden? Creating your very own food supply is a wonderful survival tactic that comes in mighty handy in the event of a disaster or food shortage. Check out a few beginner tips for survival gardening and get plantin’. Make Room Create space to plant …
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 …
Preppers are huge DIY fans. Most of us are prepping for disaster on a shoestring budget and diligently adding to our survival stockpiles in an organized and money-conscious manner. Some self-reliance and self-defense items simply have to be purchased commercially, like my favorite rifle, surprisingly delicious long-term storage food, and advanced first aid supplies. …
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 …
Whether out in the big, bad woods or the middle of a disaster, knowing how to cook in an emergency is a beautiful thing. There are actually lots of ways to enjoy a hot meal on the proverbial fly, even if all you have is a thermos! Check out these emergency cooking methods. Thermos Options …
Man’s best friend can play an important and perhaps life-saving role in your preparedness plan. Dogs have been both versatile and helpful animals since they left the wild and became domesticated companions to millions of folks around the world. For centuries dogs have been used for hunting, herding livestock, pulling sleds, for search and rescue …
Looking to purchase a backpack for your upcoming trek over the river and through the woods? Camping backpacks fall into two main categories, internal and external frame. Both offer plenty of benefits, and which one you need depends on a number of factors, including how much hiking you’re doing, what time of year your excursion …
A big part of prepping is not only having the right equipment to survive, but also knowing the proper skills as well. One skill that’s critical to survival in the outdoors is building a proper fire. We’re not talking an emergency fire that you have to start with what’s on hand, but a good, solid …
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 …
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 …