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04/03/2020 / By Zoey Sky

10 Things to consider while prepping a long-distance bug-out plan

Before bugging out, you need a detailed plan that covers the basics, such as your route, where and how to get fuel during the journey, and self-defense. A good prepper won’t make the decision to bug out on a whim – you must first ensure that your bug-out vehicle has been prepped into a fortified […]

04/01/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Is seaweed a prepper food?

You may not be familiar with the different kinds of seaweed, but you may have already eaten some in soups or sushi. And while seaweed isn’t a staple in Western cuisine, this savory superfood is a must-have in your survival stockpile. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com) All edible marine seaweed belongs to one of three groups of multicellular […]

03/29/2020 / By Zoey Sky

More people are starting home gardens to address possible FOOD SHORTAGES due to the coronavirus pandemic

While the rest of the country is panic buying because of the COVID-19 pandemic, those who have taken up home gardening and prepping aren’t too worried about possible food shortages. After all, if you have a home garden, you can harvest vegetables in your backyard. Now’s the time to start a home garden Because of […]

03/28/2020 / By Zoey Sky

How to make your own garden – without the actual digging

Home gardening is a rewarding practice. It can be done even if your home has a tiny backyard. Using no-dig gardening methods, you can easily grow herbs and vegetables with little fuss. (h/t to SHTFDad.com) The benefits of a no-dig garden No-dig gardens are a great alternative for busy preppers who want to grow their […]

03/21/2020 / By Zoey Sky

How to start a simple garden that can feed a family of 2 to 4

In these troubled times, preppers can rely on their stockpile of supplies and a survival garden in their backyard or homestead. But if you’re not a prepper and you’re worried about your family’s future amid the coronavirus outbreak, learning how to start a vegetable garden is one way to address your fears of running out […]

03/20/2020 / By Zoey Sky

No TP? No problem: How to make DIY toilet paper

As the U.S. struggles to contain the coronavirus, shoppers throughout the country seem hell-bent on one thing: Buying toilet paper. Supermarkets and grocery stores are fast running out of TP, so it may be a good idea to start making your own. (h/t to SHTFPreparedness.com) How to make DIY toilet paper If you know how […]

03/18/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Preppers weren’t overreacting: Americans were taken by SURPRISE because they didn’t take coronavirus seriously

Prepping is an unusual and work-intensive way of life, but many people who consider themselves preppers don’t regret their choices one bit. After all, prepping teaches you the value of self-sustainability and emergency preparedness. Now that the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has been classified as a pandemic, preppers can rely on their stockpiles and many preps. […]

03/18/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Camping 101: Starting a fire using WET wood

Firestarting is an essential survival skill for any prepper since you need fire to cook, boil water for drinking and sanitation, and as a source of heat. Before disaster strikes, it’s best to stock up on firewood and firestarting tools. But what happens if SHTF and all you’re left with is wet wood? Knowing how […]

03/06/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Why you should prepare immediately rather than “when SHTF”

Being unprepared can get you in big trouble (or worse) when SHTF. Preppers know this, which is why they set up their preps ahead of time, not after receiving warnings about a disaster that’s about to hit their area. (h/t to TheModernSurvivalist.com) Don’t get used to waiting for an official announcement that a disaster will strike […]

03/04/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Should preppers take wilderness survival classes?

When SHTF, a prepper’s best tool is their mind. And with all sorts of things that could go wrong at any moment, from natural disasters and political upheavals to long-term power outages, now is the perfect time to sign up for wilderness survival classes. (h/t to PreppersSurvive.com) If you’re still trying to decide if they’re […]

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