With all of the stress we have to deal with prior to a collapse or dealing with one, dental hygiene is not the top of everyone’s list. However, all things considered, it should still be important. It’s just not the lack of tooth care we have to think about but what happens when we neglect…
8 Seemingly Useful Items We Should Never Have in a Survival Bug Out Bag
Regarding the subject of bugging out, many preppers agree that the more we have to carry the better. This is because we do not know how long we will have to live in a bug out location so it’s important to bring it all with us so that we’ll have enough supplies for a while.…
Why FEMA Markings Are Vital to Understand During a Survival Situation
For people who have been in a large scale disaster area — say after a mudslide, hurricane, or tornado — then it’s common to see markings on the front access point of buildings. People who have been affected by the mudslides in Montecito are experiencing this first hand as of late. The markings are codes for…
5 Overlooked, Non-Food Survival Items That We Must Stockpile Now
No matter how prepared we are, in a long-term survival situation, something will always be forgotten or it’s use will be underestimated. At first it will be simply annoying, such as not stocking up on enough bug spray. But over time it could become more serious, such as underestimating how much water you tend to…
Survival Supplies From the Goodwill Store We Shouldn’t Pass Up On
While we all would love to have brand new survival items, it’s not always practical or feasible. For the most part we know which items we need to stockpile for a collapse but if we were to buy everything it would really cut into our living budget. Even though we are preparing for a collapse…
The Top Off-Grid Emergency Batteries We Should Get Our Hands On
There’s no doubt that power and electricity play a large part in our lives. From our hobbies to jobs and even cities, we find technology playing a huge role is just about everything. That role continues to grow more and more as well. It’s next to impossible to give up on electricity due to the…
Safely Storing Gas for the Long Haul During a Collapse
We have long depended on fuel of every kind to keep the world going. We use wood to keep the homes warm, help us cook up a meal, and even melt metals. We utilize gasoline and diesel to keep our generators and vehicles functioning and we also use propane and kerosene for essentially everything else.…
12 Life Saving Items to Always Have in the Back of a Truck
Unless people live in a heavily populated area, getting a vehicle stuck, experiencing an accident or getting lost in the middle of nowhere can create a serious survival situation. If a person lives in a very remote area all of these potential situations mean planning is essential. You must know how to survive on your…
During a Collapse, a Prepper Will Only Need These 4 Antibiotics. Here’s Why:
People who are preparing for a collapse are always stockpiling a variety of supplies so they can be ready for whatever comes their way. But while preppers are busy stockpiling plenty of food, water, and tools, they shouldn’t forget to include antibiotics. Antibiotics are not only critical to a person’s survival, especially if there isn’t…
20 Affordable Supplies That’ll be Worth Their Weight in Gold After the Crunch
When people are telling us to stock up on supplies left and right they’re not telling us because it’s the obvious thing to do but because after a collapse we’re desperately going to need them. Some people may feel apprehensive about stockpiling a lot of food because it’s expensive. After all, not everyone has a…
15 Insane Uses for WD-40 That We Still Can’t Wrap Our Heads Around
It’s true, mostly everyone has heard of WD-40 but are unaware how valuable this water-displacing and oil spray is. This handy supply has more than a thousand uses and can be utilized for several tasks today and during a survival scenario. Since using WD-40 is possible for just about anything, it should especially be taken…
How to Safely Store Gas Long-Term for a Disaster
We have depended on fuel of every kind to keep our world functioning as well as it can. We use wood to warm up our homes, help us achieve a tasty meal, and even melt metals. We diesel and gasoline to run our generators and vehicles, and we also use propane and kerosene for essentially…
Bartering Goods We Should Focus on Stockpiling Now
In a truly catastrophic survival scenario, where life as we know it is utterly altered, currency as we know it will be worthless. That leaves us with bartering as about the only way to get our hands on goods and services we need or want. Bartering is trading a good or service for a good…
Don’t Forget These 11 ‘Must-Haves’ Almost Everyone Forgets to Stockpile
When it comes to stockpiling supplies we have our basics and those supplies that we add in as “oh yeah!” items! Those things we gather after the fact, when we know it is something our loved ones craves – or simply needs it without thinking about it. Toilet paper is one of those things. You…
Epsom Salts: A Must Have Survival Aid
When someone mentions tools for survival, it is not often that Epsom Salts will be on the tip of their tongues. But it is difficult if not impossible to find a more versatile substance when it comes to basic survival and personal care needs. Found in England in the early 17th century, Epsom Salts have…
5 ‘Odd-But-Essential’ Things We Aren’t Stockpiling (But Should Be)
It is getting to the point where “survival lists” posted online are becoming at least as prevalent, if not more prevalent than conspiracy theories! That is actually a good thing. Yes, there is a lot of redundancy, but keep in mind what those of us who are survival minded are trying to achieve. We are…
(Video) How to Permanently Restore Headlights and Make Them Just Like New
The term “miracle product” can be overused. Sometimes when we buy something we are told a simple dip or swipe will get an item sparkling clean. Then when we get home we do more cleaning and wipe harder — as if we have no cleaning product at all! The outcome is pretty much disappointing.…
The Gear Needed to Bear Proof a Campsite
We have had the great fortune of never encountering a bear during our numerous camping trips. However, we have heard stories from another outdoorsman who have had their fair share of run-ins. Most were spotted while people were hiking and when they did spot a black bear they quickly made themselves scarce just in case…
Survival Items Every Vehicle Must Have
If you are like most of us, you spend a lot of time in your vehicle – not as much as you spend in your home, but pretty close to it, especially on days you do not have to work. That reality and the more time you spend in your vehicle increases the odds that…
Nonfood Items That Must be Stockpiled
Chances are when you search on a survival topic, if “stockpile” is in the search phrase you are using, you end up with a bunch of food related lists. These are lists related to storing enough food and water to last you through just about every type of survival situation. What you do not always…