Category: Prepping

50 Mistakes to Learn From – Updated

50 Mistakes to Learn From- Updated

50 Mistakes to Learn From- Updated In the last few years the methods of preparing have changed. Most governments are encouraging their citizens to have a 72 hour bags, helpful to our cause. But the chances of a disaster that lasts much longer than 72 hours has jumped from a possibility to be aware of …

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50 Outdoor Survival Tips and Tricks

50 Outdoor Survival Tips and Tricks

50 Outdoor Survival Tips and Tricks The majority of us are wise enough to know that bugging out into the great outdoors, shouldn’t be our plan A in a time of crisis. We know much more about how to handle things and survive off grid in our own homes then in the wild. However, as …

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911 Hacks, How They Can Affect You

911 Hacks, How They Can Affect You

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 911 Hacks, How They Can Affect You The Dallas 911 system was hacked in April 2017. Sounding alarms and tying up phone lines all over the city. You may think it was a pretty crappy thing to do but it doesn’t affect you. You don’t live in Dallas or …

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Know US Official Disaster Procedures Before the SHTF

Know US Official Disaster Procedures Before the SHTF

Know US Official Disaster Procedures Before the SHTF Knowing what to expect when disaster strikes gives you a survival edge. The government already has a timeline in place to deal with a disaster. You should as well. The two forces that will most effect how you will fare during and after a crisis scenario are …

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International Search and Rescue Advisory Group Search and Rescue Markings

International Search and Rescue Advisory Group Search and Rescue Markings

International Search and Rescue Advisory Group Search and Rescue Markings On television or in real time most of us have seen markings on buildings and walls after a disaster. If you are in the United States FEMA markings may be more familiar. See them and their meanings here >>>FEMA Search and Rescue Markings-Why You Should …

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30 Survival Tips From Les Stroud

30 Survival Tips From Les Stroud

30 Survival Tips From Les Stroud You really can’t turn on a survival-based television program without hearing the name Les Stroud. In some circles he is called the king of bush craft and surviving in the wild. So, who better to provide us with survival tips? See 30 survival tips at the link below from Les …

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Wild Edibles Found In Most Locations

Finding Wild Edibles No Matter The Location

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Wild Edibles Found In Most Locations You know it’s wise to know what wild edibles are available in your current location. But what if you don’t happen to be there when a crisis event occurs? You know the SHTF isn’t going to happen when you are good and ready. …

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Will You Turn Away Family? Friends? Neighbors?

Will You Turn Away Family? Friends? Neighbors?

Will You Turn Away Family? Friends? Neighbors? There are a number of preppers who think they know the answer to that question. Some say absolutely if they were foolish enough not to prepare then too bad, my responsibility is to my family already behind that door. They will turn away everyone without a second thought. …

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Are Expired EpiPens Safe for SHTF Use?

Are Expired EpiPens Safe for SHTF Use?

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Are Expired EpiPens Safe for SHTF Use? Who can forget when  EpiPens rose in price to a cost that is too often too high for many people who need them? To need one and not have one is a terrifying thought. Since they do come with an expiration date …

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Looking Back – 10 Years of Prepping Lessons

Looking Back - 10 Years of Prepping Lessons

Looking Back 10 Years of Prepping Lessons There is a saying that says something to the effect that your rear view mirror is smaller than your wind shield because you are going forward not backward and so that is the landscape you should be viewing.  I don’t honestly care much for looking back…perhaps I have …

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