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03/09/2019 / By Zoey Sky

A guide to making your own dental emergency kit

Dental care is essential for your overall health. When SHTF, you can take care of your teeth by keeping dental emergency kits. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com.) Post-SHTF dental care In a normal situation, dental emergencies are more painful than they are medically serious. However, when SHTF you need to be able to handle minor dental issues on […]

03/06/2019 / By Mary Miller

Prepping basics: Important hygiene rules to follow when SHTF

When a large-scale disaster happens, hygiene often takes a backseat in terms of survival priorities. Unfortunately, in such a situation, improper hygiene can easily lead to the spread of disease-causing bacteria. Even when daily hygiene practices become a rare luxury, cleanliness and sanitation still should be prioritized, otherwise the brown stuff will really hit the […]

03/06/2019 / By Mary Miller

Safety first: Tips for stocking your First Aid kit before SHTF

From treating minor cuts and wounds to major medical emergencies, there is no doubt that having a well-stocked first aid kit can go a long way in treating various injuries in a survival situation. In dire circumstances, what you have in your first aid kit might even mean the difference between life and death. Stay […]

03/03/2019 / By Jose Lopez

Why your bug-out bag needs to contain these antibacterial essential oils

Bugging out means you can’t carry your whole medicine cabinet with you. You may not be able to reach a doctor who can write prescriptions for you, either. But you may already have essential oils with you that can help address infections. These are the oils you need to put in your bug-out bag. (h/t […]

02/28/2019 / By Mary Miller

Wilderness survival skills that also work in an urban environment

Wilderness survival skills are typically only framed within the context of a prepper hiking in the woods, miles away from civilization. This is unfortunate because it limits the application of these skills to such specific scenarios, as though threats could only ever be encountered in remote and natural areas. While it is true that the comforts […]

02/26/2019 / By Mary Miller

How to stop a bleeding wound, even in the middle of nowhere

Imagine being in the middle of nowhere. Perhaps you were hiking in the woods, or you might be alone in your remote homestead, far away from civilization. Imagine that for some reason or another, you are injured and your wound won’t stop bleeding. What are you going to do now? Learn how to stop a […]

02/25/2019 / By Mary Miller

A guide to treating a knee sprain when out in the wild

Imagine hiking in the middle of the woods with a friend. You are both careful, but the terrain is rough and rocky. Suddenly, your friend trips and falls. You go check on your friend, and make sure that no bones are broken. However, as your friend tries to stand up, he or she experiences a […]

02/22/2019 / By Mary Miller

Common weeds that can be used as food and medicine

Weeds might be a nuisance to gardeners, but they can save your life if you know how to use them. When SHTF, you can look for a variety of lowly and common weeds to use as sources of nutrition or as natural remedies. Learn how to survive the wild by identifying these common weeds and using […]

02/16/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Crucial first aid skills you need to learn before going off grid

A prepper who lives off grid knows how important first aid skills are, especially if someone gets injured in a remote area and you don’t have access to emergency medical services. (h/t to HomesteadSurvivalSite.com) Listed below are crucial skills that you need to learn so you can address common medical emergencies. Applying a tourniquet Use […]

02/13/2019 / By Mary Miller

Learn about these weeds that can be used to treat disease or provide nutrition when things go sour

If you have a garden, you’ve probably encountered some weeds growing in your carefully cultivated space. These commonly undesirable plants are typically seen as a nuisance or a waste of lawn space by both gardeners and non-gardeners alike. However, a prepper with a keen eye might find some beneficial use for these plants. When SHTF, […]

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