Not all bugout bags are created equal. After all, every individual has his or her own preferences when it comes to what stuff to carry in times of emergency. However, in almost all cases, the basics are largely the same among those that do use bugout bags. It’s really in the “extra” stuff that people … Continue reading 7 “extra” items for your bugout bag that would be nice to have in any emergency
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
Don’t forget your toothbrush when SHTF: Off-grid oral hygiene
Teeth cleaning has been so commercialized — what, with all the different kinds of toothpaste and toothbrushes found in the market, and all the oral cosmetic services offered to nearly everyone. Little do we know that there are various ways in which we can clean our teeth and protect our oral health, even without the help of … Continue reading Don’t forget your toothbrush when SHTF: Off-grid oral hygiene
Do you have a safe source of water for a SHTF situation? Top 5 water purification mistakes
Everybody knows that you need water to live. Without it, you’d be pushing in as little as 72 hours. What isn’t as common, however, is knowing how to purify water properly. If you think making potable water simply involves running it through a filter — you’ve just made one of the most common mistakes in … Continue reading Do you have a safe source of water for a SHTF situation? Top 5 water purification mistakes
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
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