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News & Articles By Janine Acero
04/07/2020
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By Janine Acero
Prepping basics: 5 Bug-out bag mistakes you need to avoid
A good prepper is ready to bug out at a moment’s notice. That said, his bug-out bag (BOB) should be able to cover his personal needs for the entire time he is bugging out. If his BOB turns out to be a liability before he can reach his bug-out location, it is probably that he may […]
03/27/2020
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By Janine Acero
The fairer (and better) sex? How women excel at prepping
Many prepping communities typically consist of more men than women, and the “masculine” way of preparedness is usually the dominant one – the militaristic, “kill or be killed” mindset. However, the “feminine” mindset of preparedness may be better for long-term survival. (h/t to Survivopedia.com) The feminine way of prepping The prepping lifestyle benefits men, women […]
12/10/2019
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By Janine Acero
No man is an island: The benefits of helping your community learn how to prep before SHTF
The usual misconception about “prepping” is that it’s the practice of preparing for a “zombie apocalypse” or other outlandish disaster. If you’re an avid prepper, you may have, on some occasions, received a certain look from your neighbors when you try to convince them of the importance of preparing for threats that could befall the community. But at its […]
12/05/2019
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By Janine Acero
Affordable weapon: Making your own pepper spray at home
Pepper spray is one of the most commonly used self-defense weapons. While there are plenty of pepper sprays on the market, resourceful preppers make the most of what they already have or can make at home. (h/t to ThePreppingGuide.com) Pepper sprays may be non-lethal weapons, but they are effective deterrents. The active ingredient in most pepper sprays is the […]
10/17/2019
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By Janine Acero
Survival medicine: How to stop bleeding injuries
When dealing with an injury, the first thing you need to do is stop the bleeding. If you’re in the city, you can expect medical help to arrive sooner. If you’re in a rural area, however, you may be looking at significantly longer response times. In a medical emergency, time isn’t on your side. Regardless […]
10/02/2019
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By Janine Acero
How to open a can without a can opener: 9 Alternative methods
If you’re a prepper, you probably have a pantry fully stocked with canned food to bring with you on camping trips, hikes, or for emergencies. But no matter how prepared you think you are, sometimes it’s easy to forget to bring the most basic things, such as a can opener. If you find yourself outdoors […]
09/19/2019
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By Janine Acero
What to do when SHTF: Are you prepared to deal with a grid-down scenario?
The power grid is often taken for granted: People are too busy with their individual lives every day and barely have the time or energy to be concerned about anything else. However, it’s becoming more apparent that the U.S. power grid is aging, reaching its capacity, and even under attack. Should the power grid get […]
09/12/2019
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By Janine Acero
Survival top picks: Essential medical supplies and trauma kits
Accidents happen all the time, and injuries can make a bad situation worse if there is no medical help around, so having a trauma kit ready is a must for every prepper. (h/t to SurvivalistPrepper.net) You don’t have to be a prepper to have a medical kit at the ready, although many preppers need one […]
09/03/2019
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By Janine Acero
Prepping and self-sufficiency: Knowledge and time management skills are just as important as the size of your homestead
A self-reliant lifestyle implies that you have most of what you need right in your home and around your property. This means owning a sufficient amount of land for your garden, growing fruit trees, and raising your own livestock. So just how much land does it take to live an entirely self-sufficient life? Tara Dodrill […]
08/08/2019
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By Janine Acero
Simple and effective ways to purify your water during emergencies
Say you’re already seeing the onset of a disaster and the situation is forcing you and your family to bug out. There may be some others who want to join you. The immediate problem that comes up is the amount of drinking water for everyone on board. With your perilous journey ahead, it may be […]
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