by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 28, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Practical Prepper
Not many know that paper clips can be used beyond just clumping papers together. But, these little things can prove handier than you think. Check out the survival uses of paper clips below! Survival Uses of Paper Clips You Should Know Much of survival is about being...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 27, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Homemade Survival Equipment, Practical Prepper, Prepper Supplies, Survival Gear
You might have steel wool lying around the house. But do you know that it might save your life someday? Check out this list of survival uses for steel wool! Survival Uses for Steel Wool Steel wool has officially been around since 1896, and you’re probably familiar...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 24, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Food Storage, Practical Prepper, Preparedness, Self Sufficiency
What you should stock up on now in order to get ahead? It’s better to be more than prepared when a food shortage happens! 12 Foods to Stock Up to Prepare for a Food Shortage The COVID-19 pandemic and the quarantine recommendations that went along with it led to...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 23, 2020 | Featured, Practical Prepper, Preparedness, Survival Gear
Prepping is awesome, but do you know what’s more awesome? Shopping for items at a hugely affordable price. Here are some dollar store prep ideas and so you don’t burn a hole in your pockets! Dollar Store Prep: Prepping the Affordable Way Prepping can easily become...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 19, 2020 | diy duct tape projects, Do It Yourself, duct tape, duct tape for survival, Featured, Featured Articles, homemade survival gear, Practical Prepper, Preparedness, Prepper, prepper gear, prepper tips, preppers, Self Sufficiency, Survival, Survival Gear, survival life, Survival Skills, Survival Tip of The Day, survival tips, survival tips and tricks, Survivalist
Ah, duct tape… is there anything it can’t do? Duct tape has become so popular because of its versatility. Ask anyone who is familiar with the polyethylene-coated, pressure-sensitive roll of adhesive about how they have used it and they will tell you about the many...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 17, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Practical Prepper, Survival Skills
What is a home forge and how do you set one up? Continue reading below to build your own! Setting Up A Home Forge Forging metal is one of man’s greatest accomplishments. The entire ages of man are documented by the very metals they used to make tools and fight wars....
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 15, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Homemade Survival Equipment, Practical Prepper, Survival Gear, Survival Skills
What is a rebar? And how can you forge tools with it? For survivalists and preppers alike, this is a handy skill you’d want to learn! How to Make a Knife from Rebar If I had to list the three skills that would help you thrive in post-collapse world blacksmithing would...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 10, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Practical Prepper, Preparedness
If you’re moving towards self-sufficiency, you may not have goats on the top of your list for how to get there – but you should. Goats are a great addition to any farm or homestead and offer everything that larger livestock can provide: food, milk, fiber, skin,...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 8, 2020 | Featured, Practical Prepper, Preparedness, Survival Gear
Give your feet the care and safety they deserve. They work hard, especially in survival situations when you rely heavily on them. Here are some tips on what to look for in a survival boot. How to Choose a Survival Boot When it comes to survival gear, your footwear...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 7, 2020 | Featured, Practical Prepper, Prepper Supplies, Survival Gear
When buying knives, you have to make sure you get your money’s worth. How do you check for knife steel quality? Read more about it below! Knife Steel Quality | How to Check for It When selecting your next knife, there’s more to consider than the length of...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 6, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Practical Prepper, Preparedness, Survival Skills
Shear lashing sometimes spelled “sheer lashing” and sometimes incorrectly called a round knot, is often used to bind two poles together, or to create an A-frame (by spreading the two poles after the knot is complete). Here’s a step-by-step guide on...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 3, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Foraging, Practical Prepper, Self Sufficiency, Survival Skills
When you’re in the wilderness and have nothing to eat, you have to be prepared to look for certain plants as your survival food. Here’s a list of edible wild plants and plant fibers you can safely eat. Edible Wild Plants to Keep You Alive in the Wilderness...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 3, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Practical Prepper, Self Sufficiency, Survival Skills, Water, Water Purification
Water, food, shelter, and warmth – the four basic principles of survival. Today, we want to take a closer look at how to make a DIY water filter in the wild. How to Make a DIY Water Filter in the Wild Using Found Treasures vs Natural Water Filters Generally...
by iZjn01kH85 | Oct 2, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Personal Safety, Practical Prepper, Survival Skills
What does it take to bluff your way through anything? For that matter, what does it even mean to bluff your way into (or out of) something? What does it have to do with survival? That’s exactly what we’re going to take a look at today – and we...
by iZjn01kH85 | Sep 29, 2020 | Bug Out Bag, Do It Yourself, Evacuation Planning, Featured, Natural Disasters, Personal Safety, Practical Prepper, Preparedness, Prepper Supplies, Self Sufficiency, Survival Gear, Survival Skills
How prepared are you when hurricane season starts? Should you bug in or bug out? It is a must that you practice hurricane preparedness all year round. Here are some tips to help you with that. Hurricane Preparedness: Bug In vs Bug Out As a hurricane approaches from...
by iZjn01kH85 | Sep 22, 2020 | Bug Out Bag, Do It Yourself, Evacuation Planning, Featured, Natural Disasters, Personal Safety, Practical Prepper, Preparedness, Self Sufficiency, Survival Skills
The California wildfires may easily get out of hand. How prepared are you if that happens? Plan ahead and keep the family safe with our wildfire preparedness kit and checklist below! How to Build Your Wildfire Preparedness Kit Fleeing a wildfire can be a terrifying...
by iZjn01kH85 | Sep 20, 2020 | Bushcrafting Skills, Do It Yourself, Featured, Practical Prepper
While out in the woods, it would be nice to be able to make bushcraft chairs for your own comfort by just using materials from your surroundings. Here’s how you can do that. How to DIY Bushcraft Chairs It’s hard to discount a good chair at the camp. The...
by iZjn01kH85 | Sep 18, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Paracord Projects, Personal Safety, Practical Prepper, Preparedness, Survival Gear, Survival Skills
Rope is one of those survival items that is truly indispensable. It can make traps, shelters, packs, hammocks, gill nets, and so much more. There’s probably nothing else more essential to have in your bugout bag. There are times though when you may want to opt...
by iZjn01kH85 | Sep 17, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Evacuation Planning, Featured, Personal Safety, Practical Prepper, Preparedness
Do you live in an area where wildfires are common? Wildfires can get out of hand pretty quickly, so you must prepare ahead. Here’s how to evacuate if you live near a fire. Evacuating If You Live Near a Fire-Prone Area Since the beginning of 2020, wildfires have...
by iZjn01kH85 | Sep 16, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Fishing, Hunting, & Trapping, Food Production, Foraging, Practical Prepper, Preparedness, Self Sufficiency, Survival Skills
How do you feel about eating bugs and insects? When your life depends on it, you will not have a choice. Perhaps, you can make it a better experience with the recipes we have here. Eating Bugs and Insects for Survival Isn’t So Bad If you find yourself stuck in...
by iZjn01kH85 | Sep 15, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Emergency Communications, Emerging Threats, Featured, Foraging, Gardening, Natural Disasters, Personal Safety, Practical Prepper, Preparedness, Self Sufficiency, Survival Skills, Water Purification
Many of the survival resources we are going to discuss in this article should only be taken advantage of in a total collapse situation. You should only use these items if they are your last resort for survival. We are not advocating the destruction or theft of any...
by iZjn01kH85 | Sep 12, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Natural Disasters, Personal Safety, Practical Prepper, Self Sufficiency, Survival Skills
How ready and prepared are you for an earthquake? If you still don’t have an action plan yet, check out these tips on earthquake preparedness. Earthquake Preparedness Tips There are many natural disasters that can strike and put your family and your home in...
by iZjn01kH85 | Sep 10, 2020 | Bushcrafting Skills, Camping, Do It Yourself, Featured, Practical Prepper, Self Sufficiency, Survival Skills
What is tripod lashing? And how can it help you in survival situations? Improve your bushcraft skill by reading our tips below. How to Use Tripod Lashing for Survival Bushcraft is a collection of wilderness survival skills that have been learned, used, and practiced...
by iZjn01kH85 | Sep 9, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Personal Safety, Practical Prepper, Preparedness, Self Sufficiency, Shelter, Survival Skills
Sure, underground bunkers and dugout shelters are a great thing to have when you need a survival shelter. However, if you don’t have access to one, you can learn how to make a teepee instead. Read below for tips on how to do that. How to Make a Teepee for...
by iZjn01kH85 | Sep 8, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Personal Safety, Practical Prepper, Survival Skills
Some people may want to stand out when it comes to their fashion sense. However, when there are dangerous protests or mass gathering, you’d want to blend in easily. Here’s how to become the Gray Man and do just that. Becoming the Gray Man For many years, I...
by iZjn01kH85 | Sep 8, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Personal Safety, Practical Prepper, Preparedness, Survival Skills
What if you don’t have any tools or perhaps, you lost them and you’re out in the sea or woods, how can you read the weather? Here are some ways you can make your own forecasts. Read the Weather Without Using Tools We’ve gotten used to the nightly...
by iZjn01kH85 | Sep 8, 2020 | Cooking, Do It Yourself, Featured, Food Preservation, Food Production, Food Storage, Practical Prepper, Self Sufficiency
Are you ready to live an MRE life if you absolutely have to? Here’s what you need to know about MREs. Everything to Know About MRE The Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE) was created by the United States Department of Defense in 1981 to replace canned MCI (Meal,...
by iZjn01kH85 | Sep 3, 2020 | Bug Out Bag, Do It Yourself, Featured, Personal Safety, Practical Prepper, Self Sufficiency, Survival Skills
When comparing a survivalist vs prepper, what is really the difference? Both terms are used synonymously sometimes, but it will be good for you to know that they are indeed different. Survivalist vs Prepper: What Makes Them Different? To the average person, Preppers...
by iZjn01kH85 | Aug 1, 2020 | building, Cooking, Do It Yourself, Evacuation Planning, Featured, Financial Survival, Food Preservation, Food Production, Gardening, Global Alerts, Health, Homesteading, Medical Care, Personal Safety, Practical Prepper, Preparedness, Self Sufficiency, Survival Skills
Seven months into 2020, and we still see chaos and uncertainty. We have five months left in this year and surely, we’re all wondering how the rest of 2020 will look like. Is your state prepared enough? How Prepared Is Your State for the Rest of the Year?...
by iZjn01kH85 | Jul 17, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Emerging Threats, Featured, Financial Survival, Food Production, Gardening, Personal Safety, Practical Prepper, Preparedness, Self Sufficiency, Survival Skills
The easy answer to this question is: It’s already here. Due to the surge of coronavirus cases again, there will be a second wave of lockdown. What will this mean for us? Second Wave of Lockdown and Its Effects California Governor Gavin Newsome has already shut...
by iZjn01kH85 | Jul 5, 2020 | Family, Featured, Personal Safety, Practical Prepper, Preparedness
Celebrating our Independence Day, we should not and never forget the American Revolution, which paved the way for our freedom. Relive the story below. The American Revolution and The Lessons We Learned As we approach the 4th of July holiday and celebrate the...
by iZjn01kH85 | Jul 1, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Food Production, Gardening, Practical Prepper, Self Sufficiency, Survival Skills
There’s nothing better than not having to worry about food supply for the family in case SHTF. Why not get started on having your own small backyard garden? Check out these tips to help you get started! Building Your Own Small Backyard Garden If your dream is...
by iZjn01kH85 | Jun 23, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Food Production, Practical Prepper, Self Sufficiency
During uncertain times, it’s important to be self-sufficient. One of the ways to do that is to have your own food supply through raising your own free range chickens. So, how do you start? Raising Your Own Free Range Chickens Homesteading is regaining popularity...
by iZjn01kH85 | Jun 20, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Food Preservation, Food Storage, Practical Prepper, Self Sufficiency
Mason jars are so much more than cute country décor because they are waterproof and can be hermetically sealed, these molded glass marvels have tons of uses around the house and in Prepping. We all know that mason jars are essential in home canning and food...
by iZjn01kH85 | Jun 19, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Family, Featured, Personal Safety, Practical Prepper, Preparedness, Survival Skills
Your family’s safety is of utmost importance. Every prepper should have an emergency preparedness kit ready to go. If you haven’t built one, check out these tips on getting started. Ensuring Safety with an Emergency Preparedness Kit for the Family It has...
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