bugging in
03/05/2019
/
By Zoey Sky
The best places to store your survival supplies
Preppers know that their work doesn’t end after they’ve set up bug-out bags (BOBs) for everyone in their family. The next step involves securing survival supplies in safe locations that they can easily reach when SHTF. (h/t to ThePreppingGuide.com) What’s in your BOB? Every family member must have a BOB with enough supplies so they […]
01/08/2019
/
By Mary Miller
Everything you need to consider if you decide to bug in when SHTF
In the event of a large-scale disaster, most preppers may opt to head for their bug out location where they can wait out the disaster until everything returns to normal. However, there may be times when the more practical solution may be to bug in instead. This may be due to personal preferences, safety concerns, […]
11/26/2018
/
By Zoey Sky
How to protect your survival cache from mold, spoilage, or pestilence
Prepping covers many emergencies, and most of them require a crucial factor: a steady food supply. But how can you make your survival cache last for a long time while also avoiding food spoilage? (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com.) Without the proper food storage techniques, your food supply could go to waste because of mold, spoilage, or pests. […]
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
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 […]
09/09/2018
/
By Edsel Cook
Read this wisdom-filled guide before you begin prepping
So you finally decided it’s high time to prepare for a potential crisis or a natural disaster. Whatever your reasoning for taking up prepping, an article in Survivopedia has some strong suggestions about your starting position and priorities. The first and more important thing is to learn the basics of survival. Determine your main priorities, […]
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 […]
09/05/2018
/
By Edsel Cook
Considerations when deciding to bug out or hunker down
To bug in or to bug out? That is the question that all preppers ask themselves when deciding upon their main survival strategy in an emergency. An article in The Survivalist Blog covered the pros and cons of both options while stressing the need to keep options available. A man’s home is his castle Bugging […]
08/31/2018
/
By Zoey Sky
A guide to survival knives
Preppers know how important survival knives are. They’re great weapons for self-defense and they can be used when foraging for supplies, especially when SHTF. If you’re overwhelmed when trying to choose a survival knife for your prepping gear, here’s a quick rundown of some of the knives featured at PrepperCon 2018. (h/t to ThePrepperJournal.com.) 4 Kinds […]
« Return Home
1 of 2
Next Page »
Popular Articles
Municipal water infrastructure completely destroyed in aftermath of Hurricane Helene
October 14, 2024
/
Cassie B.
Quick pickles: The perfect snack to add to your survival stockpile
October 25, 2024
/
HRS Editors
Amish foods that you need in your survival stockpile
October 23, 2024
/
HRS Editors
Home gardening tips: Guide to harvesting seeds from fruits and vegetables for propagation
October 17, 2024
/
HRS Editors
3 Easy meals-in-jars canning recipes
October 24, 2024
/
HRS Editors
How to build a reliable shelter when SHTF
October 15, 2024
/
HRS Editors
Make your harvests last longer with these timeless food preservation techniques
October 22, 2024
/
HRS Editors
10 Essential tips for emergency preparedness: Be ready for anything
October 31, 2024
/
HRS Editors
Survival basics: How to stay safe if you get stuck in a riot
October 09, 2024
/
Zoey Sky
Protect your home with a non-toxic solution against pesky insects
October 30, 2024
/
HRS Editors
COPYRIGHT © 2017 · SURVIVAL NEWS
Privacy Policy