When it comes to the cold season or any SHTF event, stockpiling comes in mighty handy, and for apparent reasons. Back in the days of America’s pioneers, the only thing they had to keep them alive through a grueling winter was what little food and fuel they had stored in preparation. Had they not prepared, chances are that they would not survive the winter.
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Top 12 Antibiotics You Will Need When SHTF
As preppers, we understand that the first (of many) problems survivors will come across is the scarcity of supplies… Clearly, this is why we are labeled preppers. We realize that all shops, including drug stores, will be wiped clean of anything worth having within a few hours of the confirmed crisis. When that happens, make sure you have these antibiotics stockpiled.
7 Simple Ways To Improve Your Homestead in 2019
If you have decided you want a simpler, quieter lifestyle and started your homestead, you’re already on track. There are some misconceptions about homesteading that should be addressed. When most people think of homesteads, they may imagine a Little House on the Prairie lifestyle with a small cottage on large swathes of barren land.
The 10 Safest American Cities To Live In
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.
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.
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.
Why Evacuate? – Deciding To Implement a Bug out Plan
No matter how harsh the wake-up call is, some people still have a hard time accepting the immediate reality. When SHTF and people are ordered to evacuate, some will choose not to, and they will end up in the grim statistics.
Plant An Impressive Edible Water Garden For Extra Food
Gardening is a hot topic in the prepper community and pretty much anything related to food production is of interest to us. Traditional gardening and other modern food production systems like aquaponics are quite common subjects of debate. However, I want to bring up to the table something new, the topic of having an edible water garden.
Is Your Family Ready For A Milk Cow?
Becoming totally self-sufficient is the ultimate goal for all homesteaders and preppers. However, building such a life takes a lot of work and it’s a never-ending, learning process. The ranch life provides many fulfilling moments, but its’ not for everyone. Today I’m going to share our experience of owning a milk cow.