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02/13/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Berry foraging: How to identify and harvest 8 wild berries

Proper preparation can go a long way in increasing your chances of survival when facing an emergency situation. However, no matter how much food you stockpile and defenses you set up, you might be forced to bug out to a much safer location, even if it means taking a detour through the wilderness. In these […]

02/13/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Give your survival skill repertoire a boost with these learning strategies

Preppers need various tools and supplies, but you must keep in mind that when SHTF, the best “tools” to have are your survival skills. (h/t to BackdoorSurvival.com) You don’t always need to spend money to learn more skills. If you prefer to learn on your own or through other means, check out the learning strategies detailed below: […]

02/09/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Self-defense 101: Safety tips for both men and women

Whether you’re a man or a woman, it’s important to pay attention to your surroundings and stay calm so you can protect yourself when SHTF. (h/t to UKSurvivalGuides.com) Safety tips for men Men can also be the target of an attack. In general, men are twice as likely to be violently attacked than women. Don’t be complacent just […]

02/08/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Self-defense basics: 4 Tips that will improve your situational awareness

Any experienced survivalist would tell you that keeping yourself alive when SHTF requires much more than just physical strength and survival skills. The truth is, if you aren’t generally aware of the situation unfolding before you, the chances of surviving potentially dangerous scenarios can be very slim. This is why improving situational awareness is important […]

02/03/2020 / By Michael Alexander

Girl power: A guide to self-defense for women

With the way things are going lately, to say that learning self-defense skills is important is a gross understatement. After all, when worse comes to worst, and everyone is fighting over the last few untouched goods, it pays to know how to protect yourself and your supplies. (h/t to ReadyNutrition.com) However, even if the world doesn’t […]

02/03/2020 / By Arsenio Toledo

Prepping for the unexpected: What to do before, during and after a sudden disaster

Every year, natural disasters kill around 90,000 people and affect nearly 160 million more worldwide. Just a few days ago, the Taal volcano in the Philippines blew out clouds of volcanic ash over 62 miles north, covering much of the island of Luzon, including the capital city of Manila, in a thin layer of ash. In the same vein, […]

02/02/2020 / By Mike Adams

Chinese citizens resort to wearing feminine hygiene products, bras, fast food bags and fruit skins as makeshift MASKS against coronavirus as supply shortage worsens (PHOTOS)

Where there’s a will, there’s a way. The extreme scarcity of N95 masks in China has caused local residents to resort to clever, ingenious methods to craft their own face masks. While these images may appear humorous, they actually represent a remarkable level of creative thinking and “bushcraft” skills that technically qualify as part of […]

02/01/2020 / By Arsenio Toledo

Prevent dehydration when SHTF by learning how to find and purify water

In a post-SHTF world, you won’t survive a week without drinking water. That makes having clean water one of your first priorities. In fact, spending too much of your energy looking for food instead of water might get you killed. To find out where your nearest source of water is, look to nature. Trees and other […]

01/26/2020 / By Arsenio Toledo

7 Reasons to have Manuka honey in your survival stockpile

Manuka honey is a special kind of honey that is only grown in Australia and New Zealand. It comes from the honey made by bees who pollinate from the Leptospermum scoparium, or the manuka bush. Because of its unique nature, manuka honey is more potent than regular honey, and provides more health benefits. These benefits make manuka honey an excellent addition […]

01/25/2020 / By Mary Gardner

Fire starting tips and tricks: How to use a ferro rod (fire steel)

Fire making is a basic bushcraft skill that all preppers should know. A simple campfire can allow you to cook food, boil water, keep you warm and even signal for help. One way to start a fire is to use a ferrocerium rod. Also known as a ferro rod or fire steel, this handy survival […]

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