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03/06/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Handy items and resources to stockpile before SHTF

If you’re new to prepping, remember that it’s better to stock up on supplies and miscellaneous items that you may need before SHTF. Don’t wait until it’s too late to fill your pantry or stockroom with useful items. (h/t to Survivopedia.com) Most stockrooms are filled with food and water, but wise preppers know that you also need […]

03/05/2019 / By Zoey Sky

The best places to store your survival supplies

Preppers know that their work doesn’t end after they’ve set up bug-out bags (BOBs) for everyone in their family. The next step involves securing survival supplies in safe locations that they can easily reach when SHTF. (h/t to ThePreppingGuide.com) What’s in your BOB? Every family member must have a BOB with enough supplies so they […]

02/27/2019 / By Zoey Sky

For the seasoned prepper: Creative ways to use a PVC pipe

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes are often used for drainage, flooring, or plumbing. But did you know that you can also use these sturdy materials for different prepping projects? (h/t to ReadyNutrition.com) PVC pipe safety tips Preppers aren’t just ready for disasters and societal collapse. They’re also creative, and they can make something out of almost anything, […]

02/27/2019 / By Mary Miller

What should really be in your Everyday Carry (EDC)?

The personal belongings that people bring with them everyday can tell a lot about that person. In the same manner, what you pack in your Everyday Carry (EDC) kit can tell a lot about your priorities and your overall level of preparedness. You never know when an emergency might happen, but having the right items […]

02/22/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Are tactical pens a useful survival item?

A tactical pen is more than a simple writing implement. In the right hands, a tactical pen can be used as a self-defense weapon and an emergency survival tool. (h/t to PreppersWill.com) Take note that in some states, there are limitations on Everyday Carry (EDC) kit tools. You may need to improvise if you need access to a […]

02/20/2019 / By Mary Miller

Best alternative energy sources when you’re living off grid

Whether you’re planning your own homestead or simply living off the grid, you’ve probably considered getting your own alternative source of energy. If you haven’t, then it’s high time that you should. Here are some of the best alternative sources of energy that you can use if you plan to sustainably live off the grid. […]

02/19/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Five types of items that should never be in your bug out bag

Some preppers are too focused on accumulating goods which could be useless or replaced with more appropriate items. Having more things than what you actually need could weigh you down. To avoid this from happening, here are five types of items you should not put in your bug out bag: Items that you do not know […]

02/18/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Tools that you’ll need to survive an urban disaster

As an urban prepper, you need to be ready at all times, especially if you live in a crowded city. When a gas line breaks and your home starts filling up with flammable gas, you’ll need a gas and water shutoff tool to turn the gas valve. If someone gets trapped under debris in a locked room […]

02/12/2019 / By Mary Miller

Items that should NOT be part of your bug out bag

Your bug out bag (BOB) is only as good as your survival plan. You might be able to slip in a few non-essential items in your BOB, but if you pack more than just a handful, they will weigh you down. They can also take up valuable space that should be reserved for your survival […]

02/05/2019 / By Mary Miller

What’s in the “perfect” first aid kit? Check out the bag of a former Army Medic

Many preppers think that the basic first aid kit they can buy at a local pharmacy will be enough to treat any and all potential injuries that might occur in a survival situation. However, when SHTF, you might find a standard first aid kit to be lacking in crucial medical items. The presence of these […]

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