Preppers, a growing generation of ‘crazy’?

Preppers, a growing generation of ‘crazy’?When most people hear of words such as preppers or survivalists and even off-gridders, they assume that there must be something wrong with these people. They think we are crazy and that we should wear a tin foil hat. Preppers can be labeled as eccentric people, but they are probably not crazy and here’s why.

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Winter Trail Survival Food – 3 Easy Recipes

Winter Trail Survival Food - 3 Easy Recipes    During the winter season, the human body’s resistance is affected and outdoor activities take a toll on your energy levels. Cold weather slows the body’s heat production and makes survival a difficult task. When you are moving through heavy snow, proper intake of trail survival food is needed to maintain the optimal body temperature of 98 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Survival Sanitation And How To Deal With It

Survival Sanitation And How To Deal With ItThere is a lot of information online about emergency preparedness and how to deal with various crisis scenarios. However, when it comes to dealing with survival sanitation, it seems that this subject is somehow sensitive and it’s not covered by many survival experts.

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Scavenging Abandoned Cars For Survival Items

Scavenging Abandoned Cars For Survival ItemsIn every disaster movie, you see a panning shot across a broad highway packed with cars attempting to flee the city. The scenario continues with people abandoning their cars and joining their fellow citizens pushing onward on foot trying to escape. What they leave behind is up for the picking. Scavenging abandoned cars for survival will help you gather essential supplies.

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Survival Archery 101 – Useful Tips

Survival Archery 101 - Useful TipsThe invention of gunpowder changed the battlefield forever and man was able to improve his ways of waging war and killing food. Long before gunpowder was invented, a sharp stick propelled down range was the top of ballistic technology. For thousands of years, survival archery was the only thing that helped man provide for his family and defend his lands.

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A Prepper’s Cache, An Aid During Harsh Times

A Prepper's Cache- An Aid During Harsh TimesYou did everything you can to make sure you are prepared and ready for when disaster strikes. You probably have a good supply of food and water, guns and ammo, a good bug out bag and a reliable bug out vehicle. But the truth is that we can never be too prepared and we can’t know what the future will bring. What happens if you can’t reach your bug out bag or if you lose all your supplies? If that would happen, having a cache will save the day.

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Bugging Out Without Leaving A Trail

Bugging Out Without Leaving A TrailIt finally happened! The s*** has hit the fan and now there is mass rioting and looting everywhere. It seems that the violence it’s heading your way. Waiting to face the impending doom is not smart and bugging out is your safest bet. However, you need to make sure that no one can follow you.

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Top 12 Emergency Blanket Uses During a Crisis

Top 12 Emergency Blanket Uses During a CrisisThe emergency blanket is one of the items that one should consider adding in his lifesaving bug out bag.  There are many emergency blanket uses that will help you survive during a crisis. It may not look like much, but this thin piece of Mylar film can prove useful in an emergency situation and it may even save your life one day.

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Living In An 1800s Sod House – Amazing History

Living In An 1800s Sod HouseIn 1862, America was in full expansion and Congress passed the Homestead Act. It opened up millions of acres for the pioneers. It was a helping hand for the settlers who were encouraged to conquer the Western frontier. All you needed to do to make the land yours was to build a sod house on it. You were supposed to grow crops on it and fight against the old bad luck for five years.

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How To Pick The Right Land For An Off-Grid Home

How To Pick The Right Land For An Off-Grid HomeOur ancestors didn’t need much to survive. With a good piece of land and a little backwoods know-how, they managed to live a fulfilling life. Today, picking the right piece of land for an off-grid home is not so easy. There are many things we should consider before making this step.

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Self Defense In A Gun-free Zone

Self Defense In A Gun-free ZoneThe way things are going, it seems that daily carry will become a memory of our rights. A memory of when we were allowed to carry a handgun. We will live to see the day when our guns will be taken away from us and we will have to find other means to protect our families. Self-defense in a gun-free zone is not a picnic and we should learn in advance about the options we have.

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Urban Survival Gardening: A Comprehensive Grow Guide for City-Dwellers

 

What happens when the potting mix runs out of nutrients?
What about pests, especially when insecticides aren’t available?
What about winter and early spring, when even the hardiest veg refuses to grow?

These are a few of the questions that I want to tackle. I’m not a survivalist, but I am a gardener with an interest in the topic. And I’ve found that most information about urban survival gardening falls short, especially online.

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Saving Pets During Disasters And SHTF Events

Saving Pets During Disasters And SHTF EventsKeeping your beloved pets safe is a real duty because they are members of your family. Your pets provide comfort and companionship and they shouldn’t be left behind when disaster strikes. Saving pets during disasters is not easy and you should be prepared for the worst.

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