Food, water, and shelter are the three essential requirements for survival after an apocalyptic disaster. Of the three, though, it is food that will be the most difficult to acquire. Making sure you have enough food to survive after the supermarkets are permanently closed requires a multi-faceted approach. While … [Read more...]
20 Vegetables that Grow Well in Shady Areas
Do you want to grow a vegetable garden, but you're worried about all the shade in your yard? Then I have some good news! There are many vegetables that grow well in shady areas. If your entire yard is covered in shade all day long, then there's not much you can do since most vegetables need at least a little bit of … [Read more...]
15 Most Overlooked Items for SHTF
If you ask anybody on the street what the most important survival items are, you’re most likely going to receive answers such as a knife, canteen, bandana, lighter, food, first aid kit, compass, map, and so forth. Are each of those items useful for survival? Absolutely. But at the same time, there are many important … [Read more...]
Top 10 Ways to Grow Your Own Food
Growing your own food is one of the most satisfying aspects of self-reliance. There is nothing quite as rewarding as serving up a meal comprised of home-grown ingredients. Growing your own food saves money, and it provides your family with fresh, nutrition-packed produce. Plus, you get the added benefit of knowing … [Read more...]
How To Make Bottle Blasters (Exploding Targets)
Here's a fun DIY project: bottle blasters. These things explode with a loud sonic boom when you hit them. They're great for target practice with slingshots, blowguns, BB guns, and more. In this video, The King of Random demonstrates his bottle blasters and shows you how to make them. Want to save this post for … [Read more...]
Survival Gardening: 18 Plants & Trees That Can Survive a Drought
Planting a survival garden requires you to foresee and prepare for a number of possible scenarios that could kill your plants and leave you without a source of food. One of the most dreaded of these scenarios is an extended drought. Many plants are unable to survive more than a few days without water. In a survival … [Read more...]
The Urban Survival Toilet
If the grid goes down and you're trying to stick out the disaster at home, one of the most immediate problems you'll have to deal with is what to do with human waste. If the water stops running, you won't be able to flush your toilets, and you don't want to just keep using them without flushing. Not only is that … [Read more...]
19 Everyday Items You Can Use for First Aid
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. Some of the most incredible advances of the modern age have been in the field of medicine. When we get hurt, we just … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Potatoes Are The Best Survival Food To Grow
In the Andy Weir novel, The Martian -- which was made into the movie of the same name starring Matt Damon -- the main character, Mark Watney, is stranded on Mars for months. When his supply of packaged food runs out, he grows and eats only potatoes for several weeks and is able to survive until his rescue. Potatoes … [Read more...]
12 Survival Uses for Vaseline
Vaseline (the most popular brand name for petroleum jelly) is surprisingly useful when it comes to disaster preparedness and survival. As Sensible Prepper demonstrates in this video, there's at least a dozen survival uses for Vaseline. Here's his list: Moisturize dry, chapped, and sunburned skin. Protect … [Read more...]
Urban Survival Gardening: A Guide for Beginners
According to a 2015 survey, 62.7 percent of people in the United States live in the city, despite US cities taking up just 3.5 percent of the total land area. No doubt, living in a city provides plenty of advantages, from dining and entertainment options to proximity to your place of employment. One advantage that … [Read more...]
11 Highest Calorie Crops for Your Survival Garden
Right now, most of us live in a world where the fewer calories a food has, the better. Should the day ever come when food is in short supply, though, that trend will reverse. When preparing to grow a survival garden, the number of calories a crop offers is an important consideration. Although veggies like tomatoes … [Read more...]
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