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11/01/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Not everyone knows of this practical and life-saving use of a Faraday cage

Every day, you run into situations where having a Faraday cage can be really helpful. In the future, it might even keep you alive when SHTF. An article in Alpha Survivalist covered the many uses of such devices. Simply put, a Faraday cage is a space surrounded by conductive material that blocks off magnetic fields […]

10/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to make emergency repairs on your home

Preppers always plan ahead, and this includes preparing for emergency home repairs. When disaster strikes, your house may suffer some type of damage. Knowing basic emergency home repair like fixing broken windows and doors can help prevent further damage, at least until things have calmed down and you can consult a reliable contractor. (h/t to TwoWayRadioTalk.com.) […]

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 […]

07/23/2018 / By David Williams

Make your own air purifier with box fans

The air you breathe may not look polluted now, but that’s not an excuse to leave out preparing for the time when it comes – which you could end up regretting big time if you’re not prepared. You might say that harmful toxins in the air are not much of a problem for you, but […]

07/22/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Storing food without a refrigerator: 25 different kinds of root cellars

If the power suddenly goes off for more than a couple of days in your area, can you survive on the food that you have right now? With a root cellar, food storage without a refrigerator will be one less thing to worry about. (h/t to BioPrepper.com) If you have the means to do so, consider […]

07/13/2018 / By Edsel Cook

A simple camouflage guide to reducing the visibility of your firearms

A long gun like a rifle or a shotgun sticks out like a sore thumb due to its size, an article in Survival Sullivan states. Fortunately, there are easy and affordable ways to camouflage your big gun to conceal it, be it the eyes of the game animal you are hunting or the hostile human […]

05/11/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Your guide to catching fish without proper gear

Freshly caught fish is a good way to feed yourself in the wilderness. But what if you lost your fishing gear or didn’t bring any with you in the first place? A Survivopedia article covers the many ways to catch fish with improvised equipment. You don’t need to buy expensive fishing gear and haul it […]

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