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Through years of prepping I’ve seen advice change often. As new products come out or new threats develop there’s always a flurry of new opinions. Advice tends to change when new products come out or new threats develop. But unfortunately not all of this new advice is worth listening to. Of course there’s some great […]
Bugging out isn’t something you just decide to do. See why you should bug out, how, and where to go. What about food, supplies, protection, and more?? Bugging out is like the prepper’s go-to answer for almost every situation. In fact, you could divide most survival situations, and the minds of many preppers, into two […]
Looking for a survival dog? What breed will offer the most protection and will help you the most? We have the answers with these 9 suggestions! A few months back we decided to add a new pet to our family. We knew it would be a good lesson for our children to learn to take […]
Water is literally the stuff of life. Learn what to store it in, how to make sure it’s purified, where to store it, and what to do after that (don’t forget this step!) Your body is like a big sponge that’s constantly drying out. Without water you’re dead in 3 days, maybe 4, because that […]
In a survival situation, you must be aware of your body core temperature and take active measures to protect against hypothermia or hyperthermia. For us humans, the perfect body core temperature is thirty seven degrees Celsius, or 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit for us imperial folk on this side of the pond. Keeping your body at or […]
We all know of multi purpose items like salt, vinegar and baking soda that we should keep a stockpile of for when the SHTF. But Vicks VapoRub? But I’ve never heard of this one until now – Vicks VapoRub. Yep, you heard me right. Honestly it’s no real surprise given that it’s mostly petroleum jelly […]
Earthquakes are unpredictable and have caused severe damage all across the world. Learn how to keep your family safe with these 7 tips. In my opinion, earthquakes are the scariest natural disaster. The reason for this is because they happen so suddenly and so unpredictably. That is why it is very important to have an […]
Christmas will soon be here but don’t fret about gifts! We have got you covered with out ultimate Christmas gift guide for the holidays! Christmas is just right around the corner and I know a lot of you are like me and are already trying to think of the perfect gift for a particular person […]
Learn how to boil water using rocks with our straightforward guide. See what rocks to use and how many you’ll need, and how long it takes. If you ever find yourself out in the wild and in desperate need of water you should never drink it without properly purifying it first. We’ve talked about purifying […]
Cold weather is here and you need to be prepared by getting your car emergency kit ready with these few items. Winter and cold weather is fast approaching! Some regions have already seen snow! And towards the end of the week we have another shot of cold air coming down from Canada bringing in more […]
Finding emergency drinking water is one of your most important tasks, but it’s not always flowing down a stream. Sometimes it’s standing all around you… What happens if you find yourself lost in the woods with no potable water? The clock starts ticking, that’s what. You can only live three days without water, after that […]
Learn how to make your very own grab and go emergency survival binder using simple items you can get anywhere! We cover a lot of information on bugging out, bugging in, and hunkering down. We take pride in helping you learn what to put in your bug out bag. We also help with what you need […]
Sometimes it’s okay to buy cheap survival gear, and sometimes you definitely shouldn’t. These five very important items should NEVER be bought cheap. We prep so that we can count on our gear to get us through any situation that life might throw at us. Power outage, natural disaster, getting lost on a camping trip, […]
Learn how avoid these 4 common homesteading mistakes when starting your own homestead. Starting a homestead in exciting. Being self reliant and self sufficient is a great thing in this day and age where we rely on the grid for everything. Growing your own food, making your own power, and living off the land is […]
Do you know what diseases could be lurking around your food storage & shelter if the SHTF? What you need to know to keep these dangers at bay. Throughout history, two awful groups have brought disease and famine upon humankind over and over again, killing more people than all known wars combined. These two groups, […]