Category: SHTF

The Best Medications To Include In A Well-Stocked Prepper Pharmacy

The Best Medications To Include In A Well-Stocked Prepper Pharmacy

Some posts may include affiliate links. The Best Medications To Include In A Well-Stocked Prepper Pharmacy Almost everyone prepping or not has a small home pharmacy. Perhaps the cough syrup from the fall before when you had that irritating cough, aspirin for your infrequent headaches, or even a few pills left over from your last …

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Could Your Supplies be Deemed Illegal?

Could Your Supplies be Deemed Illegal?

Could Your Supplies be Deemed Illegal?   Is it possible that all your scrimping and saving to be responsible and prepared could eventually get you in legal trouble? Honestly I doubt that, but I have not a single doubt that your supplies could be legally taken away from you! In a time of chaos you …

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Residents in Michigan warned about venomous caterpillars

Residents in Michigan warned about venomous caterpillars

Residents in Michigan warned about venomous caterpillars This brightly colored caterpillar appears like any other caterpillar but be warned touching one can be a very unpleasant scenario.  Although not deadly they pack a painful sting that will leave you wishing you hadn’t come into contact with it. They eventually morph into a rather unremarkable grey …

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18 Alternatives to a Root Cellar

18 Alternatives to a Root Cellar

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 18 Alternatives to a Root Cellar Before or after a SHTF event we need a method of storing food stuff. Most of us currently have a power operated system like our refrigerators and freezers. What is your plan if the grid goes down and those appliances become inoperable? Even …

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12 Wild Medicinal Plants You Should Harvest This Fall

12 Wild Medicinal Plants You Should Harvest This Fall

12 Wild Medicinal Plants You Should Harvest This Fall Our featured link today is a great little article about 12 plants that you can harvest this fall.. If you haven’t investigated the world of wild medicine you are missing out on a skill that could eventually, in the event of a disaster, save you and …

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What Foods can be and How to Store Them Underground

What Foods and How to Store Them Underground

What Foods can be and How to Store Them Underground Not everyone has the space or financial ability to install and maintain a full fledged root cellar. But you can still preserve foods from your harvest or hunting adventures underground to store for later use. Native Americans and other cultures have and continue to do …

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Predict Weather, Detect Drones and More with SDR-RTL and NooElec

Predict Weather, Detect Drones and More with SDR-RTL and NooElec

Predict Weather, Detect Drones and More with SDR-RTL and NooElec As the world’s technology broadens and update it can be harder to stay on top of what is happening around you. Does that neighbor who appears just a bit nosey actually have a drone surveying the neighborhood? Where did that drone you saw over your …

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Safely Encountering a Rattlesnake

Safely Encountering a Rattlesnake

Safely Encountering a Rattlesnake We’ve talked before about what to do if  you or a member of your group/family is ever bitten by a rattlesnake. We have even given you information on how to skin and eat one (see that here). But if you are like me, I am only going to be worrying about …

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Prepping With Razor Wire

Prepping With Razor Wire

Prepping With Razor Wire None of us wants to literally tangle with razor wire! Neither do wrong doers. But it shouldn’t be used as the only defense. It can be beaten in the dark of night or when out of sight with a wire cutter. It can also be deadly to the family pets. Even …

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8 Ways To Quickly and Frugally Build Up Your Food Stockpiles or Pantry

8 Ways To Quickly and Frugally Build Up Your Food Stockpiles or Pantry

8 Ways To Quickly and Frugally Build Up Your Food Stockpiles or Pantry We all know we should have a stockpile of at the very least basic food and other necessary supplies on hand. Most government programs recommend 72 hours and we recommend at least 6 months. It’s really easy for me to set behind …

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