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09/26/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Keeping yourself busy while SHTF: Hobbies to try in a bunker

Consider this scenario: After a nuclear attack, can you keep your family entertained if you have to stay in a bunker for several months or even years? It’s easy to stock up on food and supplies so you can survive in a bunker, but it may be difficult to keep everyone from getting bored. To […]

09/25/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Be better prepared, even if you don’t have a lot of money

If you’re new to prepping, you might be under the impression that you need a huge budget to keep your family safe when SHTF. However, seasoned preppers know that to become a real survivalist, you need to be creative and resourceful. Not sure where to start? Here are 10 ways to start prepping without breaking the […]

09/19/2018 / By Zoey Sky

The many survival uses of tarps when SHTF

A tarp is a versatile item, especially for SHTF situations. You can use it to make a shelter or to stay warm, among other things. (h/t to TheSurvivalistBlog.com) Below are some of the various survival uses for tarp: A hammock, so you can sleep off of the ground when it’s full of insects, rocky, or wet. A rain […]

09/12/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to get your non-prepper friends to start taking action today

When your friends find out that you’re a prepper, it’s not uncommon to hear them say that you’re wasting your time or being paranoid. Not everyone understands that prepping is also about trying to make sure that you and your loved ones stay safe when SHTF. But if you really do care about your friends, […]

09/11/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Improvising while prepping: Everyday items that can double duty in an emergency

As a prepper, it’s important to know which items can be used as multipurpose tools when SHTF. (h/t to ReadyNutrition.com) Folding knives and multi-tools are handy, but the five items below have some obvious and not so obvious uses, which makes them the perfect supplies to have during an emergency. Grocery store vegetable produce bags […]

09/11/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Professional gardening tips that even newbies can follow

Preppers know that gardening is a lucrative and relaxing hobby, but getting started may seem complicated for newbie gardeners. If you don’t know where to start, here are some tips that can help you set up a well-maintained garden in your yard or on your homestead. (h/t to Survivopedia.com.) 1. Get basic gardening equipment and […]

09/11/2018 / By Zoey Sky

The 10 best ways to store emergency supplies in a small space

Living in an apartment doesn’t mean you can’t prep like people who live in spacious houses or homesteads. However, you need to be creative to maximize every inch of storage space in your home. Below are 10 tips to follow if you want to hide emergency supplies in your apartment. (h/t to ApartmentPrepper.com.) Create hiding spots – Create hidden storage […]

09/10/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A simple guide to bushcraft skills you’ll need to survive

The bushcraft skills detailed in the list below can help preppers, but only if you approach them based on a clear understanding of Abraham Maslow’s “hierarchy of needs.” Maslow’s hierarchy of needs starts with physiological needs: air, water, food, shelter, sleep, and clothing. Next are health and security, with needs like spiritual fulfillment and creativity at […]

09/08/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Bugging in: How to make your home self-sufficient and SHTF-proof

According to the majority of preppers, when SHTF it’s better to stay at home or “bug in.” Both bugging out, or evacuating to a hideout when disaster strikes, and bugging in have their own pros and cons. However, not everyone has the necessary skills to survive outdoors, and staying home gives you access to a shelter […]

09/06/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Prepping items you can get for free – as long as you take the effort to scrounge for them

When you’re prepping, you don’t always have to spend money to acquire survival gear or food supplies. In fact, you can get all sorts of prepping items for free, if you know where to look. (h/t to ThePrepperJournal.com.) Aside from the obvious methods like using coupons or discounts, the tips below can help you find valuable […]

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