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03/05/2019 / By Zoey Sky

The best places to store your survival supplies

Preppers know that their work doesn’t end after they’ve set up bug-out bags (BOBs) for everyone in their family. The next step involves securing survival supplies in safe locations that they can easily reach when SHTF. (h/t to ThePreppingGuide.com) What’s in your BOB? Every family member must have a BOB with enough supplies so they […]

02/26/2019 / By Mary Miller

How to plan for and live a low-profile mobile lifestyle

Living off the grid is a noble goal for most preppers. The freedom to drop entirely off the radar, become invisible to the authorities, and travel wherever you want can be the most liberating thing for a lot of people. Realistically speaking, this lifestyle won’t be feasible for everyone, but if you are truly committed […]

02/22/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Are tactical pens a useful survival item?

A tactical pen is more than a simple writing implement. In the right hands, a tactical pen can be used as a self-defense weapon and an emergency survival tool. (h/t to PreppersWill.com) Take note that in some states, there are limitations on Everyday Carry (EDC) kit tools. You may need to improvise if you need access to a […]

02/19/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Five types of items that should never be in your bug out bag

Some preppers are too focused on accumulating goods which could be useless or replaced with more appropriate items. Having more things than what you actually need could weigh you down. To avoid this from happening, here are five types of items you should not put in your bug out bag: Items that you do not know […]

02/19/2019 / By Mary Miller

Prepping myths you need to stop believing

There are many prepping myths that have no basis in reality. They are often perpetuated by media and word of mouth as incredible feats of survival. However, if they sound unbelievable, there’s probably a good reason why. Following these common survival myths and old wives’ tales can easily get you killed when SHTF. Keep your mind […]

02/17/2019 / By Rhonda Johansson

When preparing your EDC, avoid these common mistakes that even seasoned preppers make

As with the world it prepares for, the prepping lifestyle is dynamic and ever-changing. Whereas everyday carry (EDC) used to be an oft-forgotten topic among preppers, it is now being considered to be an essential component of survival. EDC loadouts can range from containing only bare-bones minimalist tools to a full complement of equipment. There […]

02/12/2019 / By Mary Miller

Items that should NOT be part of your bug out bag

Your bug out bag (BOB) is only as good as your survival plan. You might be able to slip in a few non-essential items in your BOB, but if you pack more than just a handful, they will weigh you down. They can also take up valuable space that should be reserved for your survival […]

02/05/2019 / By Mary Miller

What’s in the “perfect” first aid kit? Check out the bag of a former Army Medic

Many preppers think that the basic first aid kit they can buy at a local pharmacy will be enough to treat any and all potential injuries that might occur in a survival situation. However, when SHTF, you might find a standard first aid kit to be lacking in crucial medical items. The presence of these […]

02/05/2019 / By Mary Miller

Things you can do today that help make bugging out easier tomorrow

Bugging out is no easy task. When SHTF, you must be able to evacuate at a moment’s notice with all your essential survival gear and stay somewhere safe until the chaos dies down and society returns to normal. It sounds simple enough in theory, but think about it. Do you already have an escape plan? Do […]

01/30/2019 / By Mary Miller

The essentials: What should you really put in your bug-out bag?

Sometimes, your chances of survival when SHTF will greatly depend on what prepping gear you have packed inside your bug-out bag (BOB). In an emergency situation, you can’t afford to waste precious time looking for something you don’t even have. Your BOB is only as good as your survival plan. Here are the absolute essentials […]

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