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05/19/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Are you prepared for a natural disaster? 3 Emergency first aid skills you need to know

When disaster strikes, there’s no such thing as being over-prepared. Even if things are relatively normal, you can get ready by reading up on emergency first aid skills that you may need. These crucial skills can help address most of the damage done to an individual’s physical and mental health during an emergency. They may not […]

05/15/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Your guide to starting all over after a disaster

As a prepper, you’re probably used to anticipating disasters and making the necessary preparations to ensure that you survive them. But when SHTF, are you mentally prepared to start over? When disaster strikes you’ll have to face a daunting task: Rebuilding your life from the ground up. You’ll also have to deal with property loss along […]

05/14/2018 / By Janine Acero

Do you have a homestead? Here are 20 reasons why you should have one

Preparing for any disaster is a good survival mindset. One of the ways you can do this is to have a homestead. Self-reliance will be your best weapon during any disaster, and a homestead is the perfect place to store all the survival gear you will need and access alternative power. Living on a homestead may significantly […]

05/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Can you survive a gunshot wound? Ten things you need to know

When SHTF, there are many things that you have to prepare for. Aside from ensuring that you have access to enough food and water, you also need to know first aid for different kinds of medical emergencies. If society breaks down and your chances of getting shot increases, do you or your family members know how […]

05/02/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to prepare for a drought

Living in the U.S. means learning how to deal with reduced rainfall, which is the main cause of droughts. Almost every part of the country will go through periods of reduced rainfall, as per Ready.Gov. A drought refers to a period of irregular dry weather that often lasts long enough to disrupt the normal flow of […]

04/26/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How much water can you carry? Tips for carrying 3 days’ worth

When prepping for survival situations, one thing to consider is your water supply. With a bug-out bag (BOB), you will have to carry a substantial weight because you need to have enough supplies to last you at least 72 hours (or three days). But a BOB, despite its weight, makes it easy to stay mobile, […]

04/17/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Here’s why you should carry a tactical flashlight, and tips on how to use it

Unlike regular flashlights that might not seem that useful unless you’re in need of a light source, tactical flashlights have other practical functions besides helping you find your way in the dark. (h/t to ThePreppingGuide.com) Compared to older and clunkier flashlights, modern tactical flashlights are more compact. However, despite their compact size, the latter also packs […]

04/08/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Emotional survival: Prepping for the worst – losing a member of your group

Preppers have made it a habit to ensure that they are ready for whatever happens and most of the time, their efforts are rewarded since they are well-equipped enough to weather disasters. However, sometimes you will have to deal with loss. Specifically, the loss of family or friends during a survival scenario. Experiencing loss is […]

03/27/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Long-term water storage: Tips for stockpiling water in 55-gallon drums in your garage

As you start to get the hang of prepping, you’ll eventually learn the proper way to store water for long-term use. (h/t to UrbanSurvivalSite.com) But while it might seem like several half-liter bottles of water will be enough, don’t forget that when SHTF, every person in your group will need at least a gallon of water daily. […]

03/11/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Tallow: Forty uses for this multifunctional survival ingredient

You might recognize tallow as something used as shortening, but preppers know that this versatile animal product has various survival uses. While tallow usually comes from beef or mutton fat, it can refer to rendered fat from any animal as long as it has a high melting point like lard or suet. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com) Preppers practice smart survival, and […]

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