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01/24/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Firestarting 101: How long does a ferro rod last?
A prepper’s survival kit or bug-out bag usually has several firestarting tools, like matches and a ferro rod, because you need a fire to stay warm, cook or boil water when SHTF. But while you can easily see how many matchsticks you have left, it’s not always easy to figure out how long a used […]
12/07/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Survival skills: 6 Types of campfires and how to build them
Firestarting is an important survival skill to learn and master, especially if you go camping often or if you have plans to bug out when SHTF. Knowing how to build a fire means you can stay warm, cook food, boil water and have a source of light wherever you are, even in times of disaster. […]
12/02/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
5 Skills that will help you survive even if you lose all your gear
Any bad situation can be easily mitigated if you have survival skills to fall back on. Even if you lose your bugout bag (BOB), having the following skills may increase your chance of survival when SHTF: (h/t to Survivopedia.com) 1. Finding water Humans can survive for weeks without food but only for a few days without water. No […]
10/22/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
7 Essential survival skills everyone needs to know
For preppers, survival skills are just as important as supplies and gear. Any bad situation can be easily mitigated if you have survival skills to fall back on. Even if you only have a handful of basic tools in your bugout bag (BOB), knowing the following crucial skills will help increase your chances of survival when SHTF: […]
07/13/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Survival essentials: 6 Things to include in a survival fire starter kit
Fire is a versatile survival asset, so it’s important that you have a fire starter kit in your bugout bag (BOB). A proper fire starter kit should contain multiple items you can use to start a fire so you can stay warm and cook outdoors. Read on for tips on building a fire survival kit. (h/t to […]
06/09/2021
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By Zoey Sky
Prepper must-have: 7 Survival uses of potassium permanganate
When SHTF, you need to be creative and think up at least two to three additional ways to use your supplies. To make the most of your survival supply, you should stock up on potassium permanganate, a useful item with seven incredible survival uses. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com) What is potassium permanganate? Potassium permanganate is a commonly used chemical […]
02/04/2021
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By Zoey Sky
Firestarting tips for when it’s cold and damp
It’s important for preppers to learn survival skills before SHTF. This includes firestarting, a skill you can use to stay warm, purify water and cook your food if you’re camping or bugging out in the wild. (h/t to PaulKirtley.co.uk) But what’s a prepper to do when the weather is cold, and it’s too damp to quickly start a […]
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 […]
07/30/2019
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By Melissa Smith
5 Skills you just can’t live without when you bug out
Survival skills are techniques to ensure that your personal safety and basic needs such as food, water, and shelter, are met. They are not commonly taught but can save your life during disasters. Here are five skills that every prepper must possess, especially when bugging out. (h/t to ApartmentPrepper.com) Getting clean water When bugging out, you […]
07/11/2019
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By Zoey Sky
10 Survival skills everyone needs to know
As a prepper, you need to remember that survival skills are just as important as your supplies and gear. Even if you only have basic tools in your bag, having these 10 crucial skills will allow you to survive out in the wild. (h/t to TheRealSurvivalists.com) (1) Firestarting If you know how to start a fire […]
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