Of all the major disasters that have occurred in my lifetime, the coronavirus pandemic is by far the most...confusing. Usually, when a disaster such as an earthquake or hurricane strikes, it’s very clear what happened and what needs to be done. But with this disaster, we have no idea how bad it actually is, and no … [Read more...]
How to Make Hardtack: A Cracker That Will Last A Century
One of the first articles I published on this site was called 15 Foods That Last Forever, and one of the items on that list is hardtack. Ever since then, the most common question about that article is: "What is hardtack and how do I make it?" Basically, hardtack is a hard cracker made from flour, salt, and water. … [Read more...]
How to Prepare for The Coming Recession
The Great Recession of 2009 almost led the United States into a Depression. Fortunately, that never happened, it it was just a bad recession. But there are signs that another recession could occur, spiking fear across the country. And recently, the Dow Jones industrial average had one of its worst days ever. Since … [Read more...]
35 Uses for Diatomaceous Earth: The Miracle Mineral
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. Have you ever heard of diatomaceous earth? Most people haven't, but it's an incredibly useful mineral. It occurs … [Read more...]
Why COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Isn’t “Just The Flu”
A few days ago, I shared a chart from Business Insider (based on data from the CDC) on our Facebook page. It compares the mortality rate of COVID-19 and the mortality of the flu. Whereas the flu kills less than 1% of people who get it, COVID-19 kills more than 1% if you are over the age of 50. And the older you are, … [Read more...]
6 Easy Campfires Everyone Should Know How To Make
This week's video comes from the Youtube channel, Canadian Prepper, which I can't recommend enough. In this video, he goes over the six basic types of campfires and their uses. He also talks about the basics of building a fire in winter. As a general rule, any fire built on the snow requires a foundation of pine … [Read more...]
Top 5 Survival Goals To Achieve
One of my favorite Youtube channels is The Modern Survivalist. It's run by Fernando Ferfal Aguirre, and man who survived the 2001 economic collapse in Argentina. In the video below, he talks about the top 5 goals you should set as a prepper. Here's a quick summary... Want to save this post for later? Click Here … [Read more...]
10 Survival Items Cowboys Carried On The Trail
Cowboys had it good when they were in camp, and they had easy access to everything they needed on the Chuck Wagon, but when they headed out on the trail, it was a different story. On the trail, it was just them and what they could carry on their horse. A lot of the survival items they carried would be considered old … [Read more...]
10 Immune System Boosters for Pandemic Preparedness
Disclaimer: There is no known treatment for COVID-19. However, a healthy immune system can certainly improve your chances against any virus. Please talk to your doctor about the suggestions below. As COVID-19 spreads across the United States, I'm amazed at how many people aren't taking it seriously. Recently I wrote … [Read more...]
15 Most Popular Survival Foods
Stockpiling enough food to keep you and your family alive for a long time can be very challenging. Think about it: However much you spend on your weekly shopping trip is how much a week's worth of emergency food could cost. And that's just one week. There's a reason certain foods have remained so popular among … [Read more...]
3 Things To Know BEFORE You Go Camping
Without some basic pre-planning, even the simplest camping trip can turn miserable—especially if you’re backpacking. For example, bad weather like rain or snow. To make sure you have a good time while you're camping, there are three things you need to keep in mind, and they are covered in the following video by … [Read more...]
15 Best Prepper Items You Can Find at Sam’s Club
Designed specifically for shoppers who prefer to buy in bulk, Sam’s Club is a prepper’s dream. While you will need to purchase an annual membership in order to shop at Sam’s Club, the reduced price on bulk items is sure to be worth it. Of course, Sam’s Club is a store that is meant more for commercial customers who … [Read more...]
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