Whether you’re a die hard doomsday fanatic or you just want to be safe, there’s nothing better than the feeling of knowing that you and your family will be prepared if a disaster strikes. It can be scary thinking about what you would do if there was something serious that happened like a hurricane or […]
Gardening is not the same in every state. If you’ve ever planted food in your garden and had it fail, you may have made the mistake of planting foods that are outside your region. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a map which can help show preppers which foods will grow the best […]
Hunger is a bigger issue for survival than many think. Not only does hunger cloud your thinking, but it also makes you clumsy and slow, which can result in an injury. This is why learning more about survival food supplies is a crucial part of your prepping. Here are a few things to consider when […]
An emergency, particularly natural calamities and life-threatening accidents can leave normal and able people helpless. But, what about folks that are bound to a wheelchair or aging and something like a hurricane Katrina start blasting your home? Emergencies are like that; it can happen without warning, cast the entire city or county in darkness, force […]
What if $20 could save your life? Well, it actually could. This survival kit is what you need if you find yourself bugging out or adventuring in the outdoors. There are moments that are life or death, and the difference between those outcomes is being prepared. If you are not prepared, you could get seriously […]
Emergencies can be classified as either short or long-term. You may deal with short-term emergencies – such as losing power for a day or having a health emergency. These usually pass fairly quickly. But when something causes a short-term emergency, unless you’re prepared, you could find yourself in a bind, putting yourself and your loved […]
There are a lot of situations that require you to get warm quickly, and sometimes a normal blanket just won’t do. When you are outdoors or your car has broken down, heat isn’t readily available. Being in the cold weather can give you hypothermia, and it can cost you your life. With these Kangaroo blankets, […]
Now is the time to pack up some basic survival gear in your go bag, just in case the worst case scenario happens. Here are a few of the most popular items to have in your bug out bag. You first need to think about the common things that you would need if the SHTF. […]
A bug out situation is an event that you hope never happens, but you do want to be prepared for. That means that you should plan for every contingency. That includes making sure that you have extra supplies hidden along your bug out route as well as along secondary paths. Having a cache means hiding […]
When you have to bug out, you need to make sure that you’re heading to the right destination. It’s always best to have a plan well before the SHTF situation actually happens. You don’t want to leave anything to chance. If you haven’t chosen a site yet, you’ll want to avoid the mass mentality. Camping […]