Every day, the news is filled with stories of disaster and bad things that happen to ordinary people. It’s no secret that the world can be a harsh place and that humans can do terrible things. Sometimes, even nature can take revenge and you will find yourself in critical situations that could potentially harm you …
If there’s one thing that apocalyptic movies got right, it’s that when faced with a disaster, people will strip the shelves of the nearest grocery store bare in a matter of days. People will rush in and out, grabbing anything and everything that they think can help them survive for a considerable period. The grocery …
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When SHTF (shit hits the fan), there’s no telling what will happen. When society as we know it stops functioning, the fate of you and your companions will all depend on your reaction time, quick thinking, and immediate response before, during, and after the situation. Ideally, you’ll be okay and you’ll get out unscathed. However, …
Getting shot is one of the most painful experiences that can happen to you. We seldom expect it to happen and on the few cases that victims expected it, they usually end up with fatal injuries. The world we live in is full of elements that we cannot control such as the behavior and decisions …
Death is a topic that we avoid talking or even thinking about. We wish for a long, prosperous life and more often than not, death is but a surprise that we expect to happen. However, there are a few things about dying that makes it something we can’t avoid talking about for the rest of …
The ability to use everyday objects for practical uses other than what they were originally intended for is part of being a good prepper. Believe it or not, there are a lot of household items lying around can be transformed. Paper clips are one example of an office supply that is more than meets the …
In a SHTF scenario, electricity may no longer be available. Just one of the comforts that will disappear is having clothes laundered. Even if you are lucky enough to own lots of clothes, you will eventually run out of clean ones. Good hygiene will be important in a post-collapse world. So when the power goes …
Believe it or not, learning how to dry herbs is one of the tasks you must cross off your list in becoming the ultimate prepper. Dried herbs can be used a variety of ways including as a first aid alternative, to treat illnesses and infections, to create tea as a coffee substitute, and to season …
The Swedish Fire Torch is a great addition to any base camp or bug-out area. The fire it generates feeds itself, and the contraption is easy to use and build. The technique has been used for many years in Scandinavian countries. For those who are unfamiliar, a Swedish Fire Torch (sometimes called a Swedish log …
Goats are probably one of the easiest animals to keep. They’re versatile, hardy and they don’t actually require a great deal of attention. Although their playful and curious nature can present certain management challenges, they are easily integrated with other livestock and are very adaptable. Despite popular opinion, goats won’t actually eat your trampoline, children’s …
