With government lockdowns being enforced across America because of the coronavirus pandemic, preppers across the country understand the importance of storing enough food in their stockpiles for short- or long-term survival scenarios. It’s ideal to prepare for this scenario while you still have access to basic supplies. First, finalize your plan for short- and long-term stockpiles, then … Continue reading A crash course in food choices for long- and short-term survival
A crash course on food drying for preppers
If you want to avoid starvation when SHTF, you need to have a well-stocked pantry of nutritious meats and organic produce for long-term storage. The problem is that a lot of food won’t last for very long without undergoing some sort of food preservation technique. Fortunately, drying is one of the best food preservation methods … Continue reading A crash course on food drying for preppers
A prepper’s guide to surviving a coronavirus lockdown
Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, and each day brings America closer to the possibility of a government-mandated lockdown order. Do you have enough supplies in your survival stockpile to last a long-term lockdown? Do you have the mental fortitude to last a couple of weeks or even several months without going outside, unless it’s for groceries? If these … Continue reading A prepper’s guide to surviving a coronavirus lockdown
To prevent the spread of coronavirus in your community, it’s important to maintain proper survival hygiene
Keeping yourself clean is always important. With the rapid spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) all over the world, observing proper hygiene is even more crucial, especially since the disease is highly contagious. Here are some things to consider when maintaining your hygiene. (h/t to UrbanSurvivalSite.com) Hand hygiene To keep your hands free of bacteria and viruses, don’t … Continue reading To prevent the spread of coronavirus in your community, it’s important to maintain proper survival hygiene
The fairer (and better) sex? How women excel at prepping
Many prepping communities typically consist of more men than women, and the “masculine” way of preparedness is usually the dominant one – the militaristic, “kill or be killed” mindset. However, the “feminine” mindset of preparedness may be better for long-term survival. (h/t to Survivopedia.com) The feminine way of prepping The prepping lifestyle benefits men, women and … Continue reading The fairer (and better) sex? How women excel at prepping
How to grow, use and store amaranth, the fiber-rich superfood
When it comes to survival grains, many people would usually look toward corn and wheat for long-term storage. Amaranth, on the other hand, has only recently gained popularity as a health food despite being used for centuries in Central American cultures. This ancient powerhouse of nutrition is actually a group of 60 different varieties of pseudocereal … Continue reading How to grow, use and store amaranth, the fiber-rich superfood
Preppers weren’t overreacting: Americans were taken by SURPRISE because they didn’t take coronavirus seriously
Prepping is an unusual and work-intensive way of life, but many people who consider themselves preppers don’t regret their choices one bit. After all, prepping teaches you the value of self-sustainability and emergency preparedness. Now that the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has been classified as a pandemic, preppers can rely on their stockpiles and many preps. But … Continue reading Preppers weren’t overreacting: Americans were taken by SURPRISE because they didn’t take coronavirus seriously
Coronavirus blues: If people are panicking over toilet paper, what will they do when the FOOD runs out?
While it’s true that in today’s modern world most people practice good hygiene, sometimes, in emergencies, we find that we have to make do with what we have. Or don’t have. Like when, say, there is an outbreak of a new virus we haven’t seen before and haven’t quite figured out, and it causes production … Continue reading Coronavirus blues: If people are panicking over toilet paper, what will they do when the FOOD runs out?
Coronavirus spread in the USA is “inevitable,” warns CDC: How to prep for an outbreak
In the early days before coronavirus (COVID-19) spread like wildfire throughout the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) focused on being “cautiously alert” to prevent mass panic. Now, the CDC has changed its tune and has warned that the public must prepare for the “inevitable” spread of the virus. (h/t to ReadyNutrition.com) This is the moment preppers … Continue reading Coronavirus spread in the USA is “inevitable,” warns CDC: How to prep for an outbreak
Prepper storage guides: Which containers should you use to store water for stockpiling?
According to the survival rule of threes, you cannot survive for more than three days without an adequate supply of water. That’s why you need to stock up on a lot of water before SHTF. Here are the different types of water storage containers you should consider. (h/t to SmartPrepperGear.com) What material should your water storage container be … Continue reading Prepper storage guides: Which containers should you use to store water for stockpiling?
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 