Ham radio is a useful resource for your survival toolbox if things go south with the communications network. Cell towers can fail, or in the case of emergencies, could become jammed with usage. Service could go down during a civil uprising or natural disasters, and you will need a way to communicate with your family,
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The American cattail (Typha latifolia) is a plant often found growing densely in wetlands, and other marshy areas. It grows up to 10 feet tall, and consists of a root (or rhizome), stalk, grass-like leaves, and cylindrical flower head called a spike or catkin. All parts of the cattail – tuber, stalk, leaves, and catkin
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Rabbit is a great protein source for a survival situation. Wild rabbits are found in most parts of the country, while domestic rabbits are easy to raise in just about any situation. Rabbit is a mild-tasting, light-colored meat similar to chicken. You can cook rabbit with any recipe that works for chicken, but it’s best
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If you’re like me, you’ve invested a lot of time and money into having the right supplies, tools, and skills to prepare for and survive when SHTF. But there’s one resource you may not have thought about or adequately trained – a dog. I’m not talking about the family pet, who barks at passing traffic
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Raccoons are one of the worst pests that bother homesteads. Whether it’s raiding a garden for corn and melons, or eating poultry and rabbits, or just digging in trash and making a mess, raccoons are nothing but trouble… Traps are the easiest way to deal with problem raccoons, but raccoon traps can be expensive to
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Hey everyone, I’m very excited to interview one of the most well-known preppers online, the owner of several websites, including Prepper Website, a prepper articles aggregator. Todd surprised me and told me he’d rather answer my interview questions online, so here he is! 🙂 Dan F. SullivanMy dad was military. My grandfather was a cop.
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Author Bio: I am John Lewis, a blogger, survivalist and outdoor enthusiast. You can follow me over at Epic Wilderness by clicking here. Nowadays, boot knives are starting to fall under the limelight because they are usually small, easily concealable and are not too pricey. These characteristics also makes it really good for self-defense purposes
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A house fire can be a devastating event. Not only is your home likely to be destroyed, but you and your family may also be injured or worse. According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are an average of 365,000 house fires in the United States every year. These fires cause over 3,500 deaths
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If you do not know what bug-out bags are, let’s give you a really quick tutorial. Bugging out usually refers to leaving your home, area of residence, or even the town or city where you live due to some kind of threat. Your neighborhood could be going up in flames or drowning under a storm
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“Duct tape is like the force: It has a dark side and a light side and it holds the universe together.” Carl Zwanzig Duct tape is without a doubt one of the most useful things you can have in a post-SHTF scenario, when a lot of things will NOT be at readily available. There are
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