survival and preparedness
12/12/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Why lavender is an essential survival herb
Finding items that have multiple uses is an advantage for preppers. One of the best herbs for survival is lavender. Here are some of the reasons why this herb is powerful: Lavender relaxes and calms: Whenever you’re feeling stressed or anxious, especially during emergency situations, use lavender to relax and calm your mind. Breathing in […]
10/18/2018
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By Edsel Cook
The lone wolf approach to survival never works: Why you should network with other preppers
You might be preparing to survive the apocalypse, but you don’t have to prepare on your own. An article in Survival Sullivan recommends interfacing with other preppers in order to share useful knowledge and resources with each other. Only preppers on the same level as military special forces can confidently say they will survive on […]
09/19/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
These maps should always be in your bug-out bag just in case SHTF
Nowadays, just about everyone is connected to the Internet. This convenient little facet of modern living has gifted us access to helpful tools like GPS apps. But what happens if your area is suddenly thrust into a survival situation? What do you do when the Internet goes down and you’re left without a GPS to […]
09/05/2018
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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 […]
08/28/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Can you survive 30 days on your own without electricity based on your current preparedness plan?
An article in Modern Survival Blog asked the million dollar question that drives preppers to get ready for the worst case scenario: Can your survival plan and current stockpile keep you alive for an entire month if you somehow got cut off from the rest of the world right this instant? In this hypothetical but […]
08/23/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Why every prepper should care about the crayfish
Crayfish, mudbugs, or crawdads. Whatever you call them in your neck of the woods, these animals are a prepper’s best friend. They may not look like much, but as any prepper worth his salt knows, you should never judge a book by its cover. Crayfish and nutrition Staying in top shape is a must for […]
08/08/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Reconsidering your attitude: Surviving on an insect-based diet when SHTF
The thought of eating bugs is enough to disgust almost anyone. But when you’re thrown into a crisis, they may be all you have. Let’s face it: There’s no guarantee that you’ll always have access to a steady stock of non-perishables. If and when that happens, will you just curl up and leave yourself to […]
06/18/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Researcher suggests using bats to help people living in arid places find water sources
Finding water is a constant struggle for people living in hot and dry climates. While some places are blessed with the occasional downpour of rain, others aren’t as fortunate. But according to doctoral candidate Theresa Laverty, this task can become easier if you keep your eyes and ears peeled for bats. Having spent 18 months […]
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