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05/17/2018 / By Jayson Veley
The budget prepper: You need these 10 multipurpose items in your bug-out bag
For preppers, one of the biggest challenges is finding a balance between having enough survival items in your bugout bag and having too many items in your bugout bag. While you want to have enough supplies to be able to survive comfortably, you also don’t want to be traveling over long distances with an excessively […]
05/14/2018 / By JD Heyes
Homeland Security plan calls for response to nuclear attack in D.C. that could kill “hundreds of thousands”
As the modern day “military-industrial complex” was being built during the early stages of the Cold War, President Dwight D. Eisenhower was said to be pessimistic about advance planning for any nuclear exchange with what was then the Soviet Union. “In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is […]
04/17/2018 / By Zoey Sky
Here’s why you should carry a tactical flashlight, and tips on how to use it
Unlike regular flashlights that might not seem that useful unless you’re in need of a light source, tactical flashlights have other practical functions besides helping you find your way in the dark. (h/t to ThePreppingGuide.com) Compared to older and clunkier flashlights, modern tactical flashlights are more compact. However, despite their compact size, the latter also packs […]
03/30/2018 / By Ethan Huff
How many bug out bags do YOU have? Different emergency situations may call for different types of gear
If the area where you live was struck by a major storm, earthquake, or other natural disaster, would you be prepared with enough food, water, and other survival supplies? What about a potential terrorist attack or civil unrest situation in which basic services are suddenly cut off for an indefinite period of time? These aren’t […]
03/25/2018 / By Jayson Veley
Bugging out after an EMP? Here are 7 must-have items
As any good prepper already knows, the effects of an EMP would be absolutely devastating. An EMP is capable of wiping out the entire electric grid in the blink of an eye and would send the entire country into darkness. This is exactly why you should focus on acquiring items for your bugout bag that won’t […]
03/09/2018 / By Jayson Veley
Important tips for organizing your emergency food supply
Stockpiling food and water in a small home or apartment can be quite difficult at times, but not if you know how to properly organize. Last month, SmartPrepperGear.com published an article on this very topic, and provided preppers with some incredibly helpful advice regarding how to efficiently organize their emergency food supply. First and foremost, […]
02/14/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield
Do you have a water contingency plan? What happens when your city runs out of water…
Water is a necessity, plain and simple. Human beings can’t go for more than three days without it. Unfortunately, water is also a finite source. As the looming water crisis in Capetown, South Africa, has shown us, water supplies can be depleted. No one in their right mind wants that to happen to them, but you […]
02/08/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson
Sharpening your knife without a sharpener: 5 alternatives that really work
A dull knife can pose a greater danger than a sharp one. However, sharpening a knife can be troublesome for most of us, since we either don’t have the right tools or don’t have the necessary skills to make it happen. Fortunately, we’re here to present you with five materials to help you sharpen a […]
02/06/2018 / By David Williams
How to prep your vehicle for emergency situations
It’s hard enough to adapt to the fast pace of modern life sometimes, and it’s even harder when disaster strikes. What do you do when something unexpected happens, like a natural disaster, and you don’t know where to go despite having a vehicle? What if it happens while you’re outside and on the go? You […]
02/05/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield
Finding food in a famine: Tips for survival used throughout history
Nobody wants to experience famine. History has shown us that famine can make even the best of people do the worst things. Yet at the same time, scarcity has also allowed human ingenuity to shine. From nettle soup to bread made from tree bark, these are just some of the creative foods that the people […]
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