A good neighbor is a fellow who smiles at you over the back fence, but doesn’t climb over it. That might be true, but what stops your neighbors from coming over when it hits the fan? While you may live in a good neighborhood, can you say the same about the whole city? Here is a list of the safest American cities to live in right now. If yours made the list, you might have a head start when things go south.
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Perimeter Protection Assurance – Smart Tips
Unless you reside in a badass underground bunker or an old refurbished missile launch control center, chances are your property and home perimeters add little to nothing to your safety and security on the whole. This is why extended perimeter security and alarms on your property during a SHTF scenario is so vital. It could give us those precious seconds we may need to protect ourselves and our families.
Places to Avoid at all Costs When SHTF
There are so many different things and scenarios we find ourselves prepping for, food caches, bug out plans, what to do if…, etc. It can become overwhelming and we end up forgetting about important matters. Like for example the places to avoid when the brown stuff hits the fan.
Diatomaceous Earth: A Prepper’s Friend
Guys, this is one that you will want to add to your prepper supply stash checklist immediately. If you have not heard of diatomaceous earth, or perhaps you’ve never heard of some of its multiple uses (but you’ve heard grandma mention it a time or two), then you have come to right place. This beautiful property of our earth is perfect for preppers and survivalists.
Bugging Out And Staying Healthy On The Trail
When the brown stuff hits the fan, the great outdoors may be the only option for some to bug out. It may be a rugged option, but it still better than fighting with other elements of society and competing for resources. Even so, your ability to survive will depend on your own strength and the aptitude of staying healthy on the trail.
Trapping and Snaring for Survival
One of the biggest challenges (close behind locating water), while in a long-term survival situation, is finding and procuring food. Yes, foraging for small vegetation can be very productive. However, to get enough calories, you are going to have to find foods that are high in fat and protein. This means that you are going to need to learn the ways of trapping and snaring game.
Map Reading: Understanding Magnetic Declination
Since we have already discussed the art of map reading in a general way, today let’s discuss one very specific and at times daunting portion: Magnetic Declination. There is much to do in the cold months of winter that may otherwise be overlooked and pushed to the back burner due to our bear-like hibernation tendencies. Of the many great things to do during winter, breaking out your old map and compass may be the best.
How Far Would You Go When SHTF?
Two weeks ago, I was at a party with some of my closest friends and their families. Some of them are into the prepping lifestyle while others see it as an unusual past time. After various topics we debated over drinks, I thought it would be fun to ask them how far would they be willing to go when SHTF. This imagination exercise is a good ice-breaker and I advise you to try it with your friends.
Adding Beneficial Essential Oils to Your Medical Kit
A crisis can arise without warning at any moment and few people are prepared to handle a regional event. To make matters worse, chances are that most folks have no clue how to act if such an event creates medical emergencies. Having a medical kit is a must for any household, but you should also learn how to use additional products to extend the life of your supplies. Here is why you should consider adding essential oils to your medical kit.
Top Survival Shelters You Can Build Without Equipment
If you find yourself stranded in the wilderness in a survival emergency, do not panic. Do not wander too far from your last known location to greater increase the probability search and rescue will be able to find you. The first and foremost priority over anything else, including food and water, is shelter.
Essential Tips To Ensure A Safe Travel Overseas – Part 2
People travel a lot and this time of the year is perhaps the fullest for all the airports in our country. Some people fly internally while others will go abroad in new places waiting impatiently to let themselves be immersed in the unknown. If you travel overseas, there’s a lot to be done and planned before you board the plane.
Essential Tips To Ensure A Safe Travel Overseas – Part 1
During this time of the year, a lot of Americans travel abroad to spend their holidays. If you plan to travel overseas, there are a few safety and security practices you should implement before your departure. Also, to be on the safe side, we will discuss what needs to be done during your trip to make sure come back home safe and sound.
The Benefits of Buying in Bulk For Prepping Your Pantry
We all have a constant urge to improve our pantry and find ways to cut down costs. As preppers, we sometimes have to decide where most of our budget is going. It’s not an easy lifestyle and you have to be wise when it comes to prepping. Buying in bulk is a method that saved me a lot of money and helped me to reduce the stress of dealing with all the prepping tasks.