How to store meat long-term when living off-grid

Preppers know that there are several methods that can be used to prepare meat for long-term storage. However, canning is one of the simplest ways to store meat when SHTF because it ensures that the food has a long shelf life. Canning meat when you’re off-grid is similar to when you’re canning meat the modern … Continue reading How to store meat long-term when living off-grid

Survival first aid: How to stop excessive bleeding when you’re off-grid

You can’t assume that there will always be someone you can call for help. Even emergency services may not reach you fast enough, and you might have to improvise as quickly as possible. Knowing how to stop excessive bleeding can help minimize health risks. Listed below are some methods you can use to stop hemorrhaging: (h/t … Continue reading Survival first aid: How to stop excessive bleeding when you’re off-grid

Are Earth’s magnetic poles about to flip? University researcher warns the reversal is approaching

There’s no denying that our planet is in trouble. Between deforestation, pollution, species extinction and soil degradation – to name just a few – there are plenty of crises to keep humankind busy for the foreseeable future. And as if we don’t already have enough to cope with, respected scientists are warning that we may … Continue reading Are Earth’s magnetic poles about to flip? University researcher warns the reversal is approaching

What’s in YOUR bug out bag? 10 must-have multipurpose survival tools

A well-packed bug out bag (BOB) must contain the basics so you can survive a disaster-related evacuation for at least 72 hours. With a BOB, moving out will be safe and easy. (h/t to DoomsdayMoose.com) Make sure your BOB has “basic survival and first aid emergency” gear and that it only contains necessary items like drinking water and food. … Continue reading What’s in YOUR bug out bag? 10 must-have multipurpose survival tools

Prepping your home with essential survival supplies

As a prepper, it’s important to have survival gear ready for your family because you never know when a disaster might strike. Make sure your bug out bag contains some or all of the items listed below so you’re ready whenever SHTF. (h/t to MyFamilySurvivalPlan.com.) Coats and boots — Prepare for cold weather or flooding with some heavy-duty raincoats, winter coats, hiking boots, and … Continue reading Prepping your home with essential survival supplies

Natural first-aid treatments of old can help you survive off-grid emergencies

While you’re in civilization, modern medicine is always within arm’s reach thanks to pharmacies, clinics, and hospitals. But if you’re trapped in the wilderness for a couple of days or longer, you’re going to need more than a simple first aid kit. In other parts of the world, certain tribes and cultures still rely on … Continue reading Natural first-aid treatments of old can help you survive off-grid emergencies

Basic first-aid every prepper, survivalist, and camper should know

For any prepper, survivalist, and camper, a basic knowledge in first-aid is essential, since it increases his survival rate during emergency situations. To get you started on basic first aid, here are six skills that you need to know. (h/t to SHTFBlog.com) Learn how to do CPR – A person who knows cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is useful in many emergency … Continue reading Basic first-aid every prepper, survivalist, and camper should know

Deadly new strain of antibiotic-resistant yeast infection set to invade U.S.

The latest in a growing line of deadly, antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections is set to invade the United States, as health planners scramble to figure out a way to battle it. Officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are planning a major strategy session later in August, AMI Newswire reports, to figure out how to kill Candida auris, … Continue reading Deadly new strain of antibiotic-resistant yeast infection set to invade U.S.

Master these 7 basic skills before SHTF… or you’ll wind up begging the government for basic supplies

No one can predict the future and it’s not likely most of us will know when the next ‘stuff hit the fan’ scenario will occur, but we can make some educated guesses based upon experience and common sense. For example, for much of the country – especially the Midwest – we are approaching tornado season, … Continue reading Master these 7 basic skills before SHTF… or you’ll wind up begging the government for basic supplies

12 Toxins in Your Drinking Water

Source: 12 Toxins in Your Drinking Water by Dr. Edward Group Water quality is a subject that’s been big news lately. Residents of Flint, Michigan are suffering from toxic levels of lead in their water due to incompetent governance. Unfortunately, water quality issues are not a recent development. Industrial dumping, pesticide runoff, leaky storage tanks, and government … Continue reading 12 Toxins in Your Drinking Water