The 4 Levels Of Preparedness You Should Know

The 4 Levels Of Preparedness You Should Know    For our grandparents, general preparedness was a regular activity and it was part of their daily lives. They used to do things by themselves in order to survive and thrive. They weren’t reluctant to ask help from neighbors when things got tough. Nowadays, preparedness is seen as something extreme by mainstream society. Most of the people out there have no idea of what it means to be prepared.

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What I’ve Learned As A Prepper In The Past 5 Years

Prepper's Will - What I've learned as a prepper_I would like to start by saying that I do not consider myself and expert prepper. I firmly believe the road ahead has still many unknowns. The experiences shared within the lines of this article are my own. They can provide a clear glimpse of what it means to be a prepper. Some of these experiences may seem familiar to you because at some point, we’ve all been there.

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Survival Gear – Small Tools For Big Tasks!

Survival Gear - Small Tools For Big Tasks!

Your bug out bag is the tool that keeps you alive during a crisis scenario and the survival gear you chose should have multiple uses, without adding extra weight. Bigger isn’t always better and all the tools you have shouldn’t break your back on the long haul.

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Preparing On A Budget

Preparing On A BudgetPreparing on a budget is a challenge for some people. Not having enough money and resources is the number one excuse people give for why they don’t prepare for emergencies. Although this excuse may hold some truth to it and it’s understandable that someone struggling financially may see it useless, prepping doesn’t have to be costly.

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Know Your Region Before Disaster Strikes

Know Your Region Before Disaster StrikesWhere will you be when SHTF? There’s a big chance it will catch you in your home region and eventually, it will all be for the best. If you know your region before the event occurs, you have better chances of surviving it.

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How To Use Zip-Ties In An Emergency Situation

How To Use Zip-Ties In An Emergency SituationEvery survivalist knows that imagination is the key to survival. Putting your mind at work can save you from a lot of trouble. Having a few simple zip-ties in your bug out bag is a great idea because these simple pieces of gear have countless uses in a survival situation.

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How To Live On A Budget As A Homesteader

How To Live On A Budget As A HomesteaderBecoming totally self-sufficient is the ultimate goal for all homesteaders and preppers. However, no matter how much we struggle, money is still part of the self-sufficiency equation. Learning to live on a budget as a homesteader is a challenge for some people. The lack of money is the number one reason why people abandon the homesteading lifestyle.

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Canned Food Gone Bad – Do You Know All 8 Signs?

Canned Food Gone Bad

Do you know the signs to watch for to avoid eating canned food that might be deadly?  There are several ways harmful bacteria can contaminate canned food.

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Prepper’s Threat Analysis – Establishing Prepping Priorities

Threat Analysis - Establishing Prepping PrioritiesLately, a lot of people sent me emails asking what they should prepare for and if I can spare some tips for beginners. The answer to their question is never easy. I tell them that they should start first by making a threat analysis.

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Grid-down Event Planning – Disposable vs Rechargeable Batteries

Grid-down Event Planning - Disposable vs Rechargeable BatteriesThe blood of our modern society is electricity. All our devices depend on some sort of battery in order to function. You will need to stockpile rechargeable batteries for when the grid goes down, but one question remains: are you sure you’ve made the right choice? Picking the right batteries can be tricky business. You need to make sure your batteries have a long and useful lifespan. Let’s take an in-depth look at the options we have.

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The 5 Categories of Skills You Should Focus On

The 5 Categories of Skills You Should Focus OnIf we were to make a list right here of all the survival skills one should learn for critical disasters, we’d fill up the entire space for this article just by enumerating them. They’re so many that it would take you a lifetime to learn them (and you’d probably have to quit your job, too).

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Ten Ways A Water Canteen Could Save Your Life In The Wilderness

Ten Ways A Water Canteen Could Save Your Life In The WildernessYou could be stranded in the backwoods and chances are you won’t always have what you need at hand. Every survival situation requires a good amount of improvisation for a successful task. Finding creative uses for a water canteen could make the difference between life and death.

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Essential Tips To Keep You Alive When The Power Grid Goes Down

Essential Tips To Keep You Alive When The Power Grid Goes DownBlizzards, solar storms, and even EMPs are all events that will affect the power grid and leave you in the dark. When the power grid goes down you will be cut off completely from the conveniences you’ve lived with your entire life. If it will come to that and the power grid goes down the following tips can help you cope with the situation comfortably and safely.

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