The 6 best ways to store emergency supplies in a small space

The key to smart prepping is resourcefulness. While it is ideal to have a big space to store your emergency supplies, sometimes it can’t be helped that you’re stuck in a cramped apartment. That said, space — or the lack thereof — should never be an excuse as to why you’re not prepared for a … Continue reading The 6 best ways to store emergency supplies in a small space

EWG Explains: How to choose the best water filters

Water filters are necessary to remove or reduce the myriad chemicals that contaminate our nation's drinking water, some of which are linked to cancer and endocrine disruption. For more tips on selecting the best filter for your home, visit EWG's Healthy Living: Home Guide. EWG Explains: How to choose the best water filters Video Length: … Continue reading EWG Explains: How to choose the best water filters

Non-traditional places to find inexpensive survival supplies

In the days and weeks following a large-scale SHTF event, supermarkets and department stores will be among the first buildings to be looted, meaning that if you need to scrounge for survival supplies, you had better either move quickly or consider unique places that other survivalists would never think of. Last month, ReadyNutrition.com published an article that … Continue reading Non-traditional places to find inexpensive survival supplies

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

Essential survival gear for the home

The comfort and ease of modern-day living is made possible by flip-of-the-switch electricity, turn-of-the-knob water supplies, on-the-go cell phone communication, and high-speed internet access. It’s easy to take these conveniences for granted, but nothing in life is for certain; that’s why having a backup plan is important. Here are some essentials you should have on … Continue reading Essential survival gear for the home

Basic nutrition for survival: 10 food items to keep in your emergency cache

Every good prepper knows how important it is to have an emergency supply of food in case they ever find themselves in a real-life survival situation. Truth be told, however, stocking up on food actually requires much more thought than simply going to the supermarket and filling your cart with everything and the kitchen sink. … Continue reading Basic nutrition for survival: 10 food items to keep in your emergency cache

Preppers chemistry: How to make your own activated charcoal water filter and hand warmers

Self-sufficiency is a highly important skill that you should strive to achieve for your own personal benefit. After all, you wouldn’t want to be caught unaware once disaster strikes. In terms of being self-sufficient as far as drinking water and personal heating are concerned, you can fall back on a little bit of simple chemistry … Continue reading Preppers chemistry: How to make your own activated charcoal water filter and hand warmers

An EMP attack can be initiated from multiple sources: Tips on how to prepare

It’s important to understand two things about EMPs: that they have the ability to shut down America’s entire electrical grid and potentially result in significant loss of life, and that they can come from several different sources. As SHTFBlog.com points out, an electromagnetic pulse can be caused by a lightning strike, a meteor hurling through the atmosphere, an attack from … Continue reading An EMP attack can be initiated from multiple sources: Tips on how to prepare

Learn how to treat infections without antibiotics – using natural herbs and plants that exist all around you

Modern medicine has failed us. Instead of curing our diseases, antibiotics have given rise to a new breed of superbugs poised to wipe us out in time. While we can no longer rely on modern medicine to remedy our ills, we can still turn to ancient healing traditions. The best part is that they aren’t secret arts … Continue reading Learn how to treat infections without antibiotics – using natural herbs and plants that exist all around you

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