Collecting Rainwater: Best Storage Options for Preppers

Galvanized metal tub collecting rainwater outdoors for emergency water storage.


Collecting rainwater is one of the simplest and most reliable ways to build water independence for your home or homestead. As preppers know, water is the foundation of survival and in a grid-down scenario, wells and municipal systems may not be an option. By collecting rainwater and storing it safely, you create a renewable supply that can sustain your family, livestock, and garden even during extended droughts or emergencies.

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6 Deadly Mistakes Most Preppers Make

preppers will - 6 deadly mistakes most preppers make There are always difficulties to be encountered and dealt with when it comes to prepping. The following mistakes most prepper make are unknown or often overlooked. While some problems can be overcome rather quickly, there are some that can prove deceptive and can lead to disaster.

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Make Your Own Toothpaste And Mouthwash

Preppers Wil - Make your own toothpaste and mouthwashl  Our neighbors and our friends, like most of Americans are used to buying everything they need for a good oral hygiene. They go to the supermarket and they opt for the prefabricated, mass-produced items. Nowadays it’s easy to procure whatever you need to keep your teeth clean and healthy, but what will happen when all these commodities will be gone? Shouldn’t you be making your own toothpaste and not depend on others?

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Essential Pantry Foods To Survive The Worst

Essential Pantry Foods To Survive The Worst   When it comes to your family, you have to do everything you can to protect them. Since we live in times when the future is uncertain and we see day by day how our quality of life is changing, we have to plan for the worst. This means that every prepper should have a well-stocked emergency pantry, one that will assure a good meal for him and his loved ones. In this article, you will read about the essential pantry foods you need to stock in it and get some tips on how to organize your pantry.

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20 Tips For Surviving A Hurricane Against All Odds

Infrared satellite image of a powerful hurricane showing storm rotation and eye formation, used in guide on surviving a hurricane.

If you live anywhere along the East or Gulf Coast, chances are high that you’ll eventually face the challenge of surviving a hurricane. These powerful storms bring destructive winds, torrential rain, and dangerous flooding that can cripple entire communities in hours. Whether you’re a seasoned prepper or someone new to emergency readiness, understanding hurricane preparedness can make all the difference between chaos and calm.

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Rosemary Growing And Its Benefits

prepper gardening rosemary survival plant   Rosemary is a plant with an important role in the history of the Mediterranean people since it was used both as a cooking ingredient and a healing herb. Rosemary is a plant that should be found in every garden as it provides many benefits. You can use it to prepare healing beverages, to give your food a better taste or to relieve various illnesses. Its flavor is intense, spicy and relatively bitter. Rosemary is not a simple herb used for gastronomic purposes and it provides many more benefits that will amaze you.

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Jerky, Nutritious Food For Every Prepper

How to Make Survival Jerky  The average adult will consume 150 to 200 pounds of meat per year. Under adverse conditions, people can easily get by with less protein than 150 pounds of fresh meat per year, as that averages to almost a half pound per day! A canned, cooked one pound ham, for example, would be a real treat once a week, and easily feed a family of four. 

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Hardtack, Survival Food For Harsh Times

Hardtack survival food used by Civil War soldiers, long-lasting military ration biscuits.

Hardtack is one of the simplest and most dependable survival foods ever created, a dense, durable biscuit that has sustained explorers, soldiers, and pioneers through famine, war, and long sea voyages. As a hardtack survival food, it remains a prepper’s secret weapon for long-term storage and emergency nutrition. This tough cracker, made from just flour, salt, and water, can last for decades when kept dry and sealed, making it a true cornerstone of self-reliance and disaster preparedness.

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How To Make A Fire In The Wild Easily

Fire making in the Wild         Ever since the dawn of time the ability to make fire has been one of the man’s greatest achievements. Fire was a tool that drastically influenced the quality of life. In today’s modern times there are a lot of tools that can help you start a fire, from mechanical to fuel based tools. This may be the reason why we take fire for granted. We are so infatuated by technology that when it comes to simple things like making a fire in a technology free environment, we can only speculate on how one can start a fire, especially in the wild.

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