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

Urban homesteading: Prepping tips for those who live in apartments or have limited space

As a prepper, how can you possibly create your own garden and produce your own food if you live in a small house or apartment? This topic was addressed recently in a SurvivalSullivan.com article titled “The Essential Guide to Apartment and Urban Homesteading.” In it, author Heath Brower notes that the very first thing you should do … Continue reading Urban homesteading: Prepping tips for those who live in apartments or have limited space

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

7 “extra” items for your bugout bag that would be nice to have in any emergency

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

Natural antiseptics to fight infections in a SHTF scenario

In any accident, be it minor like cuts and bruises or major ones such as burns, part of the treatment is preventing infection to spread further from the affected area, and antiseptics fulfill this role. Medical supplies sure are handy, but what happens when you’ve eventually run out? Luckily, there are some ways to sterilize … Continue reading Natural antiseptics to fight infections in a SHTF scenario

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