Imagine you are bugging out following a catastrophic event. You are following your perfectly laid plans and you and your group are heading to your ready stocked and secure bug out location. You are still a few hours traveling time away when one of your group suffers a major lower body injury. They are in […]
After the SHTF, infection and illness will need to be avoided at all costs. One and a half million people worldwide die from dysentery every year. Hygiene can keep you alive! Not only that, but being able to maintain some level of cleanliness will make us feel more comfortable and help us get through every […]
There are so many things that we take for granted in our everyday life. We rely on these things to make our lives as easy as possible while we do what we have to do. Storing food and certain medicines is something I feel is very easy to take for granted. I am not talking […]
It honestly surprises me how close people come to death every time they eat something. According to the National Safety Council, 2500 people died from choking in the USA in 2009! The most common cause of an obstruction? Hot dogs. But really, any type of food or object in the mouth can cause a partial […]
In a survival situation you are going to have to make decisions quickly. This is particularly true when it comes to first aid treatment. A major cut to an artery or other major blood vessel can cause a life threatening bleed. You will need to react quickly and effectively to this situation in order to […]
I recently had a co-worker ask about some home-canned bone broth I’d made up. I figure I’d share the science behind why some foods need to be pressure canned, and why others can be water bath canned. In a word: Botulism. Just so there’s no confusion, the botulism we’re discussing has two phases, so to […]
As Preppers, we like to think that we are prepared for most situations should the SHTF. With our bug out bags, food caches and emergency medical supplies, it is easy to start feeling reasonably confident in our ability to survive. However, it is easy to overlook the little things that can have a big impact […]
Here’s the scenario: You are at your local grocery store. You have gotten everything that you need and are standing in the line to the checker. You notice that the line is unusually long and that you are probably going to be here for a while. The next think you know, you hear a “thud” […]
Duct tape (not duck tape) is one of those things you should always have around your home, in your car, and in every one of your emergency kits. It has so many uses – and is so inexpensive – you’re nuts not to have multiple rolls at your disposal. The short videos at the end […]
In a post-SHTF world, it is extremely likely that the cost of medical care will increase on a large scale. In some cases medical care may not be available at all. In these situations it will be of great use for you to have some basic diagnostic medical devices that you can use in order […]
Part of maintaining our personal independence is building skills that can keep us alive when we find ourselves in bad situations. Every year, we see stories in the news about people that intend on taking a day trip “out in nature” and they become lost. Some don’t make it back alive. Just as the sport/activity […]
Now that winter’s almost here, it’s time to find that heavy footwear of yours, whether it’s boots, heavy-duty shoes, thick socks, etc. Unfortunately, these added measures can wreak havoc on your feet. Without proper foot care, you may be severely limiting your mobility and independence. If you’re a prepper, though, you should know how to […]
Honey is a food every prepper should have on hand. Aside from its sweet taste, honey also won’t ever spoil. If it ever crystallizes on you, simply heat the jar in some warm water for a bit, and it will flow smoothly again. Also, if becoming a beekeeper might be of interest to you, the […]
With winter just about here, it’s time to start preparing for cold, cough, and flu season. Though many people may stock their shelves with all kinds of store-bought items, we preppers tend to look for the all natural winter remedies whenever possible. Fortunately, there are many that rival the pills, powders and ointments you’d find […]
