When preppers look for items to stockpile, they tend to stock the ones that can be stored up to 10 years or more on the shelf. Since these items are high on the priority list of most preppers, sometimes items with shorter shelf days get overlooked and you’ll end up having to replace them more often. …
Most folks have heard of bug-out bags, and if you’ve been prepping for a while, you probably have one. Then what’s all the fuss about go-bags, and why do we need another bag? What exactly is a “go bag“? A go-bag is a small backpack that you carry with you with essentials for short-term survival. …
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Many people just automatically assume that hoarders and preppers are the same. With the creation of new television series such as TLC’s Hoarding: Buried Alive and Hoarders, the difference between them has become an interesting subject. Generally, when most people think of someone stockpiling, they usually put everyone in the same category. And that category …
Everybody has seen movies and TV shows where the victims of a tragedy are wrapped in shiny space blankets. In fact, many of you likely have one in your bug out bag or in the trunk of your car. What exactly is a Mylar emergency blanket? A Mylar blanket (a.k.a. a space or emergency blanket) …
When you are planning your garden, imagining it full of wonderful produce, herbs, and ornamental plants, it is so much fun to decide where you will put everything. But does it really matter where you put the various plants? Have you ever considered that certain plants have preferred locations, and I don’t just mean somewhere …
Before today’s technological and industrial advancements, our ancestors had to make do with whatever nature had to offer. They learned how to start a fire with a branch and a rock. They made weapons out of sharp stones and sturdy sticks. They made their homes out of just about anything that could protect them from …
If you’ve been prepping for any amount of time at all, you’ve probably already done some thinking about your choice of bug out vehicle. Cars, trucks, bicycles – there’s a wide variety of choices and when it comes down to it, the vehicle you choose is a matter of personal preference. You know your situation, …
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Learning to shoot a firearm can be a very rewarding experience. I have fond memories of my father and grandfather teaching me to shoot and hunt. When most boys my age were playing video games, I was competing in marksmanship tournaments. However, the very first lesson I was taught was the importance of safely handling …
If you’re like me and you love a great survival story, here are a few works of fiction that are enjoyable to read as well as enlightening and educational. A good survival story needs to have several elements in order to be considered one of the best… It has to be engaging and really draw …
When you decide what types of food to keep stocked for bug-in or bug-out situations, there are dozens of good choices. Canned goods are great for bug-in situations, but nobody wants to carry all that weight in their pack if they are on the move. Another option would be MREs (meals ready to eat). These …
