The so-called rule of 3’s is a pretty standard idea in the survival community. It states that a human can live for three minutes without air, three hours without shelter, three days without water, and three weeks without food. It’s not exactly scientific, but it’s a good way to remember how long a person can …
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Prairie dogs are a burrowing rodent related to squirrels that live in the grasslands of North America. They’re primarily found in northern Mexico, the western United States, and southern Canada. In some areas, they’re really common and could even be a good source of food in an emergency if you could eat them. Prairie dogs, …
Eating Prairie Dogs: Can You Eat Them in an Emergency? Read More »
Most people have some kind of electronics in their bug out bags. It makes sense now when we have power, access to as many batteries as we want, and places like Amazon that can get us all kinds of gadgets in a day or two, but does it make sense to rely on electronics during …
Electronics in Your Bug Out Bag: Here’s What You Should Consider Taking When You Bug Out Read More »
A bug out bag is one of the most talked-about types of survival kits out there. Most people that are looking to get into preparedness see the term thrown around everywhere they go. A bug out bag is a survival kit that contains everything that you’ll need in case some form of disaster (either natural …
Many people are buying body armor these days which is causing a lot of questions to pop up. One of the most common questions people have when they first start looking for body armor is if they can wear it in public. It is legal to wear body armor in nearly every state, in almost …
Wearing Body Armor in Public: Is It Legal and Should You Do It? Read More »
55-gallon water storage tanks are probably the most common way to store large quantities of water. They’re not overly expensive, take up a lot less space than larger storage tanks, and are relatively easy for people to store in their homes. 55-gallon water storage tanks are commonly made of some type of food-grade plastic and …
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If you’ve been prepping for any length of time then these may be a refresher or they may be brand new. If you’re just starting in the preparedness world, then these will most likely be new to you. Either way, there’s something for everyone in this list of prepping tips. Prepping Tips Everyone Can Use …
Prepping in 2023 – 41 Tips and Tricks for New and Old Preppers Alike! Read More »
Fire is one of the deadliest events that can strike a home. The sad fact is many people every year lose their homes, or even their lives, to fires that could have been stopped if they were caught early. If you’re caught in a house fire, follow these steps: Get a Fire Extinguisher Sound an …
How to Survive a House Fire – Keep You and Your Loved Ones Alive! Read More »
Worldwide, waterborne diseases consistently rank among the top killers each year. Here in the United States, the risk of contracting a waterborne illness is much lower, but it’s still a possibility. The following are the worst waterborne diseases that you’re likely to encounter in the United States: Cryptosporidium (aka Crypto) Giardia Legionnaires’ Disease Hepatitis A …
Worst Waterborne Diseases in the U.S. (and How to Avoid Them) Read More »
Physically, it’s easy to see the difference between a pocket knife and a multi-tool. You often see pocket knives with just a single blade while multi-tools have a bunch of tools on top of a knife blade. The difference between pocket knives and multi-tools can be seen in the construction as well as the number …
Choosing Between a Pocket Knife and Multi-Tool: Which is Better for You? Read More »
