Let’s say your car has broken down or run out of gasoline and you are miles away from civilization. You have two options: You can walk out, or you can stay where you are and wait for help. There’s pros ...
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5 Forgotten Survival Lessons From Hurricane Katrina
There are many myths and misconceptions about survival in an urban environment following a natural or man-made disaster. Images of fierce mobs, sneaky looters, and violent conflicts in the streets between neighborhoods or groups spring to mind. While those things ...
Read More »10 Long-Lasting ‘Comfort Foods’ For Your Survival Pantry
When you are feeling a cold coming on or are just having one of those days, do you find yourself longing for a certain food? For many of us, it is a familiar dish from our childhood — maybe a ...
Read More »Cool Fire Starting Tricks
March 16th, 2015 Sensible Prepper Presents: Cool Fire Starting Tricks for SHTF. DIY Extra Long Burning matches, Pencil Sharpeners for Tender, Hand Sanitizer is for more than cleaning, Waterproof matches literally means Waterproof. Video courtesy of Sensible Prepper With the ...
Read More »10 Survival Skills Your Great-Grandparents Knew (That Most Of Us Have Forgotten)
Our modern society is highly dependent upon we’ll call the “system.” Not only do we rely upon utility services to bring us electricity, water and natural gas, but also on an incredibly complex supply chain which provides us with everything ...
Read More »4 Survival Lessons You Can Learn From The Boy Scouts
Survival is not a joke — or a TV show. More often than not, what we need in a survival situation is a level head, clear thinking, and a few well-practiced survival skills to keep us alive until help arrives. ...
Read More »9 Household Objects That (Surprisingly) Double As Life-Saving Survival Items
Throughout your home, there are simple everyday items you likely take for granted that can be turned into useful survival tools. Here are nine: 1. Aluminum Foil Aluminum foil is known for having dozens of uses around the home, and ...
Read More »7 Smart Survival Uses For Bungee Cord
In use ever since World War I, bungee cord has become one of the most useful inventions of the past century. An elastic cord that comes in a variety of colors and sizes and is made out of strands that ...
Read More »10 Life-Saving Survival Items That Fit In Your Pocket
You may have a backpack at home that’s armed to the teeth with survival gear, or perhaps you have a similar kit in your car. That’s great, but have you considered carrying survival gear in your pocket? While carrying only ...
Read More »Preparing For A Crisis With Limited Storage Space
Preparing for an unknown crisis is challenging, but doing so when you have limited storage space can be even trickier. Thankfully with a little effort, a little practice and unique designs, you will have no trouble storing what you need ...
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