In these harsh economic times, stretching your food budget is a must. Every penny counts and preppers know it all too well. We can live with older clothes, we can drive an older car, but we must have food. Water and food are a must for whatever scenario the future throws at us. Without a good stockpiled pantry, our chances of survival are slim.
Garlic Growing And Its Benefits
Garlic, this wonder food, is both a vegetable and an herb. It has been used in medicinal remedies for thousands of years, since the ancient Greek and Roman times. It is an easy to grow plant that should be part of every garden. Eating it protects you against infection, environmental toxins and even cancer. Not to mention that it is a non-toxic pest control substance and has many other benefits you might not be aware of.
How To Bug-in And Survive Long-term
Bugging in can be defined as staying in your house and holding down the fort during an emergency situation. If you have everything you need in your home to survive there is no need to leave and head for a distant location. You will have to bug out only if there are substantial reasons to do so and if your bug-in plan failed.
6 Electricity Generators You Need To Have In Your Bug Out Bag
When it comes to creating electricity off the grid, there are many solutions available for you. There are electricity generators for your home but also for your mobile needs. If you are mobile and you need to find electricity generators for your bug out bag, here are our options.
Spider Bites Guide 2019 – Know Your Spiders!
Spiders are everywhere and you are never more than 12 feet away from one. A single house and garden may have more than 80 species of spiders. Estimates show that there are more than 4000 species in the United States. All these spiders have venom, but only a few spider bites are considered to be lethal to humans and pets.
The Blade Type Of A Perfect Survival Knife
Picking out a knife for your EDC is harder than one would expect. The blade type plays an important role in the use of your knife. There are so many different models in a surprising number of styles and materials. The price range dramatically varies from a model to the other.
This Solar Power Generator Is A Thing Of Beauty, But Can It Be More Than That?
There is no greater sustainable energy source than the sun. Mankind has been trying to take the most from it since PV panels were invented. The following solar power generator has a revolutionary design.
Vital Head Points To Exploit In Self Defense
There are many reasons why you should learn the vital head points since you never know when you have to use this knowledge to defend yourself. By learning the location of the vital head points you will be able to apply a correct blow to incapacitate your adversary.
Learn To Treat Burns During A Crisis
When no medical expertise is available you have to take care of yourself, the best way you know. If you need to treat burns, you like most people will aggravate the situation due to their lack of knowledge. There are many things that can cause burns, from heat sources to electrical wires and even UV radiations coming from the sun. Burn treatment shouldn’t be complicated and should be learned by everyone.
Collecting Rainwater – Storage Options Tried By Preppers
We take water for granted as we turn on the faucet and it pours out. We fail to notice that due to global warming and intensive farming, water has become the most precious commodity on earth. Even more, in the coming years, water will become more precious than gold. Collecting rainwater can be a viable solution for assuring the water needs for you and your family. And with the recent discussions regarding whether or not to allow the use of rainwater, collecting rainwater has become a hot topic.
Summer Forage: Wild Edible Fruits and Vegetables
What would happen if one day you won’t find food in the stores? Or what will you do if you get stranded somewhere away from civilization with nothing to eat? In these situations, you will have to rely on the outdoors and your knowledge about what plants can be eaten without the risk of getting sick. You will have to forage to avoid starving and keep going.
Barter Items You Should Have For SHTF
Bartering should not be a skill forgotten in ancient past or used when you try to bring down the price of cheap, vacation souvenirs. The barter items you should have in your pantry will save not only your life but also the lives of others.
Survival Food – A Guide To Edible Seaweeds
Living on seashores and beaches has its advantages and besides providing an escape route, the sea can offer so much more when it comes to food. From fish to the plants growing along the seashore and even the highly nutritious seaweed, which is versatile and easily accessible. Here is what edible seaweeds you should forage if you are at the beach.