Every 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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Prepper’s Threat Analysis – Establishing Prepping Priorities
Lately, 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.
Grid-down Event Planning – Disposable vs Rechargeable Batteries
The 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.
The 5 Categories of Skills You Should Focus On
If 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).
Essential Tips To Keep You Alive When The Power Grid Goes Down
Blizzards, 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.
Choosing A Backpack For Your Bug Out Bag
A bug out bag is built around the idea that its content will help you survive for 72 hours. Basically, within three days you should be able to reach a safe haven. In this article, we will discuss the basics of choosing the bag itself.
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.
Survival Archery 101 – Useful Tips
The 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.
A Prepper’s Cache, An Aid During Harsh Times
You 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.
Saving Pets During Disasters And SHTF Events
Keeping 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.
Drying Herbs And Spices
A well-stocked pantry is nothing without a good supply of herbs and spices. Drying herbs and spices and storing them for darker days will help you fight appetite fatigue that might set in after consuming the same foods day after day.
Ask Yourself This About Your Emergency Supplies
You don’t have to be a prepper or survivalist to have a good stash of supplies. Many of us gather food and water just because we want to be sure we have enough to make it in these uncertain times. Every time I look at my emergency supplies I can’t help but think that there is something I’m missing.
The Food Storage Mistakes Everyone Should Avoid
A lot of people are storing food and there are many reasons to do so. If you are going to store food, you need to make sure that the food you save is adequate for the need your family expects. Most people make serious errors when storing food. These food storage mistakes will take a toll on their supplies and many will end up being hungry and dissatisfied.