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11/13/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

5 hygiene survival myths debunked: What you really need to know about staying clean when out in the wild

Aside from having enough water supply, staying clean is also important during a survival situation. This prevents you from getting sick. However, many are misinformed or lack the knowledge on staying clean in the wilderness, especially when it comes to female hygiene. Here are some wilderness hygiene myths that we’re debunking: (h/t to PreppersWill.com.) “No matter […]

10/26/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

5 native American soap plants that you can still find and use today

Back then when soap and shampoo were not yet invented, sanitation was a challenging task. So, the Native Americans and early European settlers adapted to their environment and made use of what nature provided. They used Native American soap plants for washing clothes and for cleaning their hair and body. A lot of these Native […]

09/05/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Survival skills to outlast the wilderness: Here’s what you need to know

Most of the time, the key to surviving an emergency situation is through months or even years of preparation. However, nothing can prepare you for the real thing when it suddenly happens. This is why it’s important to stay alert and attentive towards what’s happening around you and apply quick yet well-thought-out responses to whatever the […]

06/21/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A basic guide to sanitation and cleanliness when SHTF

As a prepper, before SHTF you must cover the basics such as food and water, survival gear, and shelter. Don’t forget the sanitation of your headquarters. By ensuring hygiene and sanitation among your survival group and your home or outdoor shelter, you can improve your chances of survival. When things are normal and quiet, sanitation may seem […]

06/18/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Staying healthy after SHTF: Best hygiene practices

Even if you know how to build a fire or hunt for game in a survival scenario, it won’t mean anything if you don’t know how to stay clean. Excellent hygiene is imperative to good health. After all, in this sort of situation, you can’t just go down to the dentist for a root canal […]

04/02/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Cleaning and disinfecting off-grid: What products to stockpile and how to use them

When it comes to prepping and going off-grid, few people forget about necessities like food and water. There’s a host of shelf-stable food and water options to choose from, as well as an even larger variety of survival tools and gadgets. But one basic concept can make survival worlds easier: Hygiene. In a disaster situation, […]

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