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?
Survival first aid: How to treat spider bites
Spiders, for the most part, are harmless. They will rather hide or run away from a threat than engage in a fight. However, if they feel cornered, they will bite any threat, including humans. Luckily, most spider bites aren’t strong enough to break the skin or be fatal. If you get bitten, try and catch … Continue reading Survival first aid: How to treat spider bites
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
Food storage tips: Why you need to stockpile wheat before SHTF (Plus a recipe for “prepper’s bread”)
When SHTF, it’s a good thing to have a supply of ready-to-eat meals and snacks to save time on food prep. However, you also need access to ingredients that can be used to make fresh food to ensure that your body gets all the nutrition it needs. This is where wheat comes in. (h/t to SHTFPlan.com) Before … Continue reading Food storage tips: Why you need to stockpile wheat before SHTF (Plus a recipe for “prepper’s bread”)
The savvy prepper’s guide to surviving a long-term power outage
A power outage is one of the most challenging situations any homeowner may face. Society has grown to be heavily dependent on technology and electricity, with the latter becoming almost a necessity. Losing access to electricity can lead to adverse effects on everyday life. What’s even more unfortunate is that you don’t usually have control … Continue reading The savvy prepper’s guide to surviving a long-term power outage
Staying hydrated when SHTF: 4 Ways to filter water
When you find yourself out in the wild without water, you have a serious problem. You have to find a source of water somewhere. A portable water filter may save you lots of time and effort, but not everyone has one. It is important then to learn various water filtering techniques, using materials found in … Continue reading Staying hydrated when SHTF: 4 Ways to filter water
Aloe vera, apple cider vinegar and more: 12 Natural remedies for poison ivy
According to the American Skin Association, allergic reactions caused by poison ivy and similar plants affect a whopping 50 million people in America annually. If you’re suffering from poison ivy rash, use natural remedies like aloe vera or oatmeal to relieve your condition. (h/t to HomesteadSurvivalSite.com) The leaves, stems, and roots of poison ivy all contain an oily resin called urushiol, … Continue reading Aloe vera, apple cider vinegar and more: 12 Natural remedies for poison ivy
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