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08/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

What every beginner prepper should do

If you need further proof that disasters can indeed happen, just look back on the last couple of years: Contaminated water has affected municipal services in Ohio and West Virginia, freak storms have caused a “superstorm” in the Eastern seaboard, and wildfires have ravaged several states in the U.S. Instead of thinking that these things […]

07/17/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A guide to repackaging salt for long-term storage

Preppers know that when SHTF, salt is a precious commodity since it has various survival uses. If you don’t have any salt in your stockpile, now’s the time to start storing it long-term. Done correctly, repackaged salt can last for at least several years. (h/t to ApartmentPrepper.com.) While salt can be stored in your pantry for some […]

07/13/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Primitive technologies you can make without tools

You don’t need tools of any sort, a military background, or survival training to build primitive technologies that can save and sustain your life in the wilderness. Just be like bushcraft master “John Plant,” as reported by The Prepping Guide. The quiet host of YouTube channel Primitive Technology is famous for his videos where he turns sticks, […]

06/27/2018 / By Edsel Cook

A simple guide to making your own wind turbine

If you live in a windy area, you could take advantage of the weather by building a small wind turbine. Here is a construction guide for a DIY turbine for your home. (h/t to AskAPrepper.com) You will need the following tools and materials for your project: Old electric drill Phillips screwdriver and screws A cutting tool such as PVC […]

06/04/2018 / By Edsel Cook

What most preppers forget: How to disaster-proof your important documents

You may have prepared yourself, your loved ones, and even your home for disasters. But have you taken steps to securing valuable documents like your identification? A Preppers Survive article tackles how you can protect these vulnerable and vital documents when SHTF. Take a leaf out of the playbook of policemen, soldiers, and other people […]

06/01/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Your preparedness checklist: Have you secured these areas in your shelter?

While it’s vital to have a bug-out plan when SHTF, you should also prepare your home for grid-down scenarios. According to a Smart Prepper Gear article, you can secure seven areas of significant concern in your shelter so that you can “bug in” instead of bug out. Grid-down situations can range from blackouts to an electromagnetic […]

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