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News & Articles By Edsel Cook
11/13/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Displacement planning: Deciding what kind of supplies you’ll need and how to cache your gear
Before SHTF and the time comes to bug out of the home or office, preppers must have already decided on what equipment and supplies they will take with them. Having at least one survival cache set up ahead of time will make bugging out safer and easier. (h/t to SurvivalBlog.com) Health and safety, repair and […]
10/30/2019
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By Edsel Cook
The many survival uses of luffa
Preppers may want to cultivate a private supply of luffa gourds. Not only would it reduce dependence on commercial products, but using the result of honest labor also instills a feeling of accomplishment in anyone. Luffa, or loofah, is a regular sight in the bath and beauty product sections of a grocery. It is usually […]
10/27/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Food preservation 101: The basics of water bath canning (with vinegar)
Water bath canning is a simple and effective method of food preservation. Here are some tips on using this canning technique with vinegar as the preservative. Veteran practitioners recommend water bath canning to beginners. It is easier to pick up and master than pressure canning. However, this method relies on acidic substances to preserve food […]
10/26/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Survival tips for preppers on a budget: How to build a $400 cellar
A root cellar will come in handy when SHTF. Homesteaders and preppers who want or need one may build their very own cellar in just a week for less than a month’s rent. A root cellar is an old-fashioned way to store perishables for long periods. While they usually preserve food, their users may store […]
10/17/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Foraging safety tips: How to identify common poisonous plants and mushrooms
Preppers and survivalists who plan to forage in the wilderness will not only need to look for edible plants and mushrooms, they also need to recognize poisonous counterparts. Poison ivy is one of the most common poisonous plants that may end up in the backyard. Fortunately, people may develop a resistance to the vine by […]
10/13/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Growing your own food and supporting local farmers are crucial actions for achieving self-sufficiency
Homesteaders and preppers alike must always aim for self-sufficiency. One of the best ways to achieve this is to grow organic food at home, supplemented by local sources within a few miles. Stocking up on food supplies is well and good, but they will run out eventually. Thus, a homesteader or prepper must stockpile foods that […]
10/05/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Preppers, take note: Graphene could be a low-cost water purifier
Need a cheap yet reliable way of purifying water without resorting to dangerous chemicals? Russian researchers have discovered the potential of graphene as a material for making water safe to drink. In their experiment, graphene treated water by trapping bacterial cells. The nano-material assembled into flakes that were easy to remove from the purified water. […]
10/03/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Basic prepping skills: Do you know how to use a magnesium fire starter?
A magnesium fire starter is one of the must-haves of any prepper’s survival stockpile and bug-out bag. While using it is as easy as shaving and sparking, there are some considerations regarding its efficient, responsible, and safe usage. (h/t to ThePrepperJournal.com) The first step is to look for a suitable site to set up the […]
10/03/2019
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By Edsel Cook
A step-by-step guide to making a Zeer pot (off-grid refrigerator)
Also called the pot-in-pot refrigerator, the zeer system is a simple but important technology. It is easy to make at home and will help preserve food and drink in hot weather without needing electricity. (h/t to TheHomesteadingHippy.com) To make a zeer pot, get two clay pots with solid bottoms that are big enough to hold food. One […]
10/01/2019
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By Edsel Cook
A guide on compass navigation in a world without GPS
Can you find your way through the wilderness with only a magnetic compass? Compass-only navigation is a vital skill that all preppers must learn. Start by setting the magnetic declination of the compass. The declination value appears in the latest topographical maps released by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). If you have a map and […]
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