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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 […]

12/09/2018 / By Zoey Sky

These important items deserve a place in every bug-out bag

If you’re just starting your journey as a prepper, you need to familiarize yourself with the bug-out bag (BOB). The backpack for your BOB should be sturdy and the items in it must cover your basic needs for at least 72 hours after you evacuate from a survival scenario. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com.) Deciding what to […]

12/05/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Should you bug out in the city or the country if SHTF?

Where do you go when SHTF? Supposing you find yourself in the middle of a total collapse, settling down in one area just might be your best shot at surviving the challenges ahead. But should you live in the city or should you go to the country? A lot of people think bugging out is […]

12/05/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

How to successfully bug out with your family

As a prepper, you need to be constantly prepared for the prospect of bugging out. While the core idea of bugging out is simple enough – avoid danger by leaving your position – actually executing it is not as simple as it seems, especially if you have a family. The first step in a successful […]

11/26/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to protect your survival cache from mold, spoilage, or pestilence

Prepping covers many emergencies, and most of them require a crucial factor: a steady food supply. But how can you make your survival cache last for a long time while also avoiding food spoilage? (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com.) Without the proper food storage techniques, your food supply could go to waste because of mold, spoilage, or pests. […]

11/12/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Simple survival shelters that you can build yourself

Knowing how to build a shelter is a vital skill to have, especially if you often go on outdoor trips. When SHTF and you lose your gear and supplies, you will need to build a shelter using whatever’s lying around in the wild. (ht/ to PreppersWill.com.) Survival experts follow the “Rule of Threes,” which states […]

10/04/2018 / By Ethan Huff

The top dangers you will face when you finally bug out

Hollywood movies are notorious for glamorizing the survival lifestyle of a post-apocalyptic world. But the reality is that, in the event of a major societal catastrophe, life is hardly going to be easy – even for those who think they’re fully prepared for the worst. The following seven scenarios need to be carefully considered by […]

09/26/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Being healthy while bugging out: How to dehydrate food

When prepping your bugout bag (BOB), one important thing to consider is your food supply. If you’re worried about your supplies taking up too much space in your BOB, try making dried food. You can also bring dried food if you’re going camping or hiking. Instead of bringing junk food, choose dried food that you […]

09/19/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

These maps should always be in your bug-out bag just in case SHTF

Nowadays, just about everyone is connected to the Internet. This convenient little facet of modern living has gifted us access to helpful tools like GPS apps. But what happens if your area is suddenly thrust into a survival situation? What do you do when the Internet goes down and you’re left without a GPS to […]

09/12/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to get your non-prepper friends to start taking action today

When your friends find out that you’re a prepper, it’s not uncommon to hear them say that you’re wasting your time or being paranoid. Not everyone understands that prepping is also about trying to make sure that you and your loved ones stay safe when SHTF. But if you really do care about your friends, […]

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