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02/11/2019 / By Rhonda Johansson

Choosing the right gun to pack in your bug-out bag

An aspect that often gets lost when talking about prepping, firearms, and BOBs, is the why of it all. Don’t misunderstand: Quite a lot of articles are dedicated to talking about which firearm or supplementary firearm should be part of your BOB loadout. Should I bring a rifle or pistol? What caliber is best? How […]

10/24/2018 / By Zoey Sky

10 Survival uses of a water canteen

Even if you’re a seasoned prepper, you can still lose access to your survival gear in a SHTF situation. But if you learn how to use multipurpose tools, you can survive even if the only thing you have with you is a water canteen. (h/t to PreppersWill.com) Boiling or cooking container You can use a metal […]

10/23/2018 / By Zoey Sky

17 Good reasons to always have plastic ties in your BOB (Bug Out Bag)

Plastic ties are a versatile type of fastener, and they can be useful when SHTF. (h/t to PreppersWill.com.) What are plastic ties? Plastic ties, also known as cable ties, were first invented in 1958 by electrical company Thomas & Betts. Cable ties were designed to be used on airplane wire harnesses, and they were introduced […]

10/17/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Everyday small decisions that have a huge impact on your survival

The prepping lifestyle isn’t all about gear, food supplies, and bushcraft skills — although those are always crucial to your survival. Prepping also encompasses everyday situations like air travel, driving skills, or even the contents of your wallet. Listed below are some small yet important decisions that you make daily and how they can affect […]

10/04/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Innovation is crucial to survival: How to use shoelaces for a variety of applications when SHTF

When SHTF, preppers know how to turn everyday objects into multi-purpose tools. For example, shoelaces can have various uses besides keeping your shoes in your feet. (h/t to UrbanSurvivalSite.com) Here are nine ways you can use shoelaces in a survival scenario. As a belt – During a survival scenario, you need to stay as mobile as […]

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 Zoey Sky

The many survival uses of tarps when SHTF

A tarp is a versatile item, especially for SHTF situations. You can use it to make a shelter or to stay warm, among other things. (h/t to TheSurvivalistBlog.com) Below are some of the various survival uses for tarp: A hammock, so you can sleep off of the ground when it’s full of insects, rocky, or wet. A rain […]

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, […]

09/11/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Improvising while prepping: Everyday items that can double duty in an emergency

As a prepper, it’s important to know which items can be used as multipurpose tools when SHTF. (h/t to ReadyNutrition.com) Folding knives and multi-tools are handy, but the five items below have some obvious and not so obvious uses, which makes them the perfect supplies to have during an emergency. Grocery store vegetable produce bags […]

09/11/2018 / By Zoey Sky

The 10 best ways to store emergency supplies in a small space

Living in an apartment doesn’t mean you can’t prep like people who live in spacious houses or homesteads. However, you need to be creative to maximize every inch of storage space in your home. Below are 10 tips to follow if you want to hide emergency supplies in your apartment. (h/t to ApartmentPrepper.com.) Create hiding spots – Create hidden storage […]

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