Earthquake Preparedness Tips Whether you are a new resident in an area that is prone to earthquakes or if you have lived with that knowledge for years, being up to date with your preparations can make the difference between damage and total disaster. With every earthquake we experience here in the Northwestern USA I learn something new. …
A Dozen Vehicles Recommended for Bugging Out Among the plans we preppers make is bugging out. One component in that plan is what vehicles will best serve our needs during the most likely reason for needing to bug out. Will you need space for gear? Or is your gear already at the bug out location? How …
Customize an Urban Survival Kit When the subject of bug out bags comes up everyone seems to talk about survival in the wild. The majority of the population doesn’t live in the wild. Most of us live in urban areas or near urban areas. What good does a fishing gear do someone who lives in …
Is Our Time to Prep Running Out? The featured article by guest author Emily Harper for the Prepper Journal speaks to the world’s dwindling food supply in relation to the growing population and the hard hitting climate changes threating that limited supply. Written in 2014 it is as applicable today as it was then, in some …
Everyday Vehicles Modified For Bug Out There are some real way out there designs for bug out vehicles. In Jest the designer of these modifications says they are to ward off zombies. However, even though the majority of us are not worried about nor bugging out to avoid a zombie attack 😛 . Modification of …
Inexpensive Overlooked Life Saving Prep One of the most overlooked preps is one of the least expensive! Disaster scenarios include electrical problems, arson, kitchen accidents, wild fires, lightning strikes and even an EMP can cause a fire. So many lost lives and tons of property damage could be avoided with a simple inexpensive prep. A fire …
Foraging for Wild Edibles When we talk about survival food the first things that come to mind are our gardens, wild game and fish. But there is another self-sustaining source of food. Wild edibles! I know the idea of eating weeds and flowers seems odd. Weeds are usually a pain in our yards and gardens. …
Oat Straw as a Herbal Remedy In a SHTF event we know that medical care and pharmaceuticals will become hard if not impossible to obtain. Natural remedies will return as the way to medicate and supplement our diets for good health. Different plants and herbs can affect the body in different ways. Always use caution …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Cleaning and Filleting Fish One food source if you live in an area with lakes or rivers is fish. (Deep sea fishing or ocean fishing are a whole different sport and food source) Not only are they healthy for us they are an excellent survival food in a crisis situation. …
Emergency Wound Closures One of the more frightening things about dealing with an emergency scenario is that you or someone else could be injured and medical care not available. This would mean that the first responder would be you. To better prepare yourself for helping yourself and others should there be injuries during or after …
