If you haven’t prepped your survival stockpile ahead of time, you’re out of luck: Mountain Falls’ 91% Isopropyl Alcohol is currently unavailable on the Amazon store. As COVID-19 continues to spread, shoppers become more desperate to get their hands on the product, which is a first aid antiseptic and topical antimicrobial. According to the product’s page … Continue reading Coronavirus fears continue to spark panic buying of isopropyl alcohol and hand sanitizer across the USA
Create your own anti-inflammatory salve using plantain
A good prepper knows that even weeds shouldn’t be dismissed when SHTF. For example, broadleaf plantain (Plantago major) is a medicinal herb that can be used to make a healing salve for various skin conditions. (h/t to AskAPrepper.com) And the broadleaf plantain is often found in your garden or backyard. Plantain, a versatile and medicinal weed Sometimes called … Continue reading Create your own anti-inflammatory salve using plantain
5 Ordinary household items that have many survival uses
A good prepper has a survival kit stored somewhere in his homestead, bug-out shelter and bug-out vehicle. However, when SHTF, you might find yourself in situations where you don’t have the time to go to your survival kit and get the right tool. In this case, improvising using common household items can come in handy. … Continue reading 5 Ordinary household items that have many survival uses
Always bring a bug-out bag, but learn how to survive without one when SHTF
Bug-out bags (BOB) are a ubiquitous part of survival preps. But that doesn’t mean you can be complacent if you have a BOB. After all, when SHTF and you lose your gear, your wits and survival skills are going to be the ones that will help you survive, not your tools. (h/t to ModernSurvivalOnline.com) Why do you need … Continue reading Always bring a bug-out bag, but learn how to survive without one when SHTF
Gardening 101: Ten crops you can grow in buckets throughout the year
Gardening is a popular hobby with a lot of benefits. Not only can it help with stress management and provide beautiful scenery, it can also provide nutritious food. However, as rewarding as gardening is, it is not without challenges. Many people often run into the problem of not having enough space to grow vegetables. Others … Continue reading Gardening 101: Ten crops you can grow in buckets throughout the year
First Aid 101: How to treat animal bites post-SHTF
Animal bites and scratches happen all the time – a dog you thought was friendly might try to bite your hand or a cat that thinks you came too close might take a swipe at you. Whenever these incidents happen, the most common thing people do would be to seek immediate medical care. However, after SHTF, professional natural … Continue reading First Aid 101: How to treat animal bites post-SHTF
How long do you have to boil water for it to be drinkable?
In an SHTF situation, knowing even the littlest of facts can spell the difference between life and death. Or in a normal day, the difference between comfort and the constant need to go to the bathroom. (h/t to DoomAndBloom.net)Take water, for example.Despite its abundance in our surroundings, not every drop of water you find is safe … Continue reading How long do you have to boil water for it to be drinkable?
Prevent dehydration when SHTF by learning how to find and purify water
In a post-SHTF world, you won’t survive a week without drinking water. That makes having clean water one of your first priorities. In fact, spending too much of your energy looking for food instead of water might get you killed. To find out where your nearest source of water is, look to nature. Trees and other … Continue reading Prevent dehydration when SHTF by learning how to find and purify water
Why first aid training is a must for all preppers
When someone near you gets injured and the EMTs are still a few minutes away, you may have to step up and take charge. What you do can lead to the injured person’s survival or death. This situation rings even truer when SHTF and emergency medical services become unavailable. It’s important for you, your family and your … Continue reading Why first aid training is a must for all preppers
Survival 101: How to suture a wound when out in the wilderness
Providing proper first aid is not only an essential survival skill, but also an important skill to learn in everyday life. Accidents can happen when you’re out and about, and sometimes an accident leads to gaining a large, gaping wound. In this situation, learning how to suture or stitch up a wound can potentially save … Continue reading Survival 101: How to suture a wound when out in the wilderness
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