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Survival Food Series: Step-by-Step Hardtack

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Tried and true, hardtack is an easy to prepare food that has traditionally been used by sailors, soldiers, and cowboys as part of their rations. Throughout American history, whenever it was time to load up the wagon and get out of Dodge in a hurry, a crate full of hardtack was just about mandatory. This hard and dry cracker/biscuit/bread requires minimal water and can stay edible for an extended period of time without requiring refrigeration. In other words, knowing how to make hardtack could be an invaluable skill when the SHTF, and it is also a good idea to take hardtack […]

10 Places You’ll Want to Go if the Lights Go Out

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A power outage is never a good thing, even if it only lasts for a few hours. After all, it can lead to food spoilage, and it also brings with it the fear that something irregular is at fault. But a long-term grid outage, as the result of terrorism or sabotage, has the power to reduce any city in America into SHTF ground zero, where commerce, transportation, and law enforcement simply grind to a halt. For most preppers, all signs point toward a “bug out” scenario. But where do you go if the power goes out in your area, especially […]

20 Weird (But Effective!) DIY Home Remedies [PICS]

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For years, the so-called health experts scoffed at the phrase “home remedies,” dismissing many of these powerful old world cures as superstitious nonsense, old wives tales, or worse… In recent years, however, study after study shows that many of these old fashioned cures actually work, sometimes better than the drugs at the pharmacy and will far less side effects. Better results with fewer risks… that’s a deal we’ll make every single time. These simple remedies are not only effective, but almost all of them involve simple everyday items you have sitting around your house. For example, did you know that […]

8 Weird Ways to Seal a Wound and Save Your Life [STEP-BY-STEP]

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Serious wounds can quickly lead to medical complications and worse, especially if you find yourself in without access to timely medical assistance. After all, what happens if you are deep in the woods or dealing with life after the SHTF? Unfortunately, even a smaller wound could end up leading to major trouble if left untreated. You don’t have to be dealing with massive trauma or the risk of bleeding to death for situations to become dire. With this in mind, it is imperative to be aware of some proven DIY methods for treating a wound.

How to Make a Kick Ass DIY Solar Heater from Soda Cans [VIDEO]

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Solar power is something that environmentalists and preppers agree on. After all, without the ability to generate power from solar and wind sources, it will be much more difficult for any semblance of society to survive if the SHTF. At the same time, you can save money and conserve the earth’s natural resources by switching to solar power alternatives right now. With the right setup, you can even go completely off-the-grid. While the cost of making this type of conversion may be too prohibitive for many of you, you can still take advantage of some inexpensive DIY tricks such as […]

The Dirt Cheap DIY Self-Watering Garden System [STEP-BY-STEP]

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A wicking bed offers a great opportunity for growing vegetables without taking on the daily necessity of ensuring that all of your plants stay properly watered. Instead, these garden beds actually have their own built-in reservoir of water to draw from, and plant roots and natural soil osmosis make sure that each plant stays properly hydrated. A waterproof lining is put in place at the bottom of the bed, and this is where the reservoir is kept. In a nutshell, a wicking bed is like a much larger version of a Décor self-watering pot. Of course, these beds can come […]

8 Essential Oil Uses for Preppers [DIY REMEDIES]

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Essential oils are naturally occurring, and they are usually obtained through the distillation process from flowers and other sources. The result is an oil that has the fragrance of the source it has been extracted from, and each of these oils has been found to offer different benefits. For example, some oils are good for relieving pain, while others are more helpful at calming anxiety. Learning how to properly use essential oils is very important for preppers. After all, as long as the flowers and other plants that these oils are extracted from are still available, you will be able […]

SHTF Dentistry: How to Pull Your Own Teeth (No Doorknob Required)

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Do you think you have what it takes to pull your own teeth? People did it for ages before modern dentistry came around. In fact, you can even imagine it without much effort. The act is sometimes depicted on TV and movies, and if you have ever watched the film Castaway, you remember what Chuck Nolan (Tom Hanks) had to do to survive while stranded on a remote island. In the film, Nolan had to teach himself survival skills such as how to start a fire from scratch and how to make a new ‘friend’ on a deserted island using […]

How to Avoid and Survive Wild Animal Attacks [STEP-BY-STEP]

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Whether you are simply enjoying the great outdoors or have fled into the wilderness because the SHTF, it is imperative to be aware that there are numerous animals that will attack and even kill humans if they feel threatened or provoked. Steering clear of these creatures is the best course of action, but it is also not always possible. Therefore, you need to develop a basic understanding of how to deal with the animals that you are most likely to encounter. Keep in mind that there is no one size fits all approach, which means that you need to be […]

10 Knots That are Essential (and easy) to Master

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Every outdoorsman needs to know how to tie a wide variety of knots. Because, as the saying goes: If you don’t know a knot, tie a lot… The takeaway being, of course, knowing how to tie a proper knot can save you tons of time. While time is certainly one of our most precious resources, knowing how to properly tie knots that hold can save you much more than time: If you’re hauling a load, the right knot can save your cargo… If you’re tying a boat, a knot can save you from having to dive in after your drifting boat… If […]