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02/13/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Berry foraging: How to identify and harvest 8 wild berries

Proper preparation can go a long way in increasing your chances of survival when facing an emergency situation. However, no matter how much food you stockpile and defenses you set up, you might be forced to bug out to a much safer location, even if it means taking a detour through the wilderness. In these […]

10/17/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Foraging safety tips: How to identify common poisonous plants and mushrooms

Preppers and survivalists who plan to forage in the wilderness will not only need to look for edible plants and mushrooms, they also need to recognize poisonous counterparts. Poison ivy is one of the most common poisonous plants that may end up in the backyard. Fortunately, people may develop a resistance to the vine by […]

10/16/2019 / By Zoey Sky

The truth behind organic gardening: 5 Common myths DEBUNKED

A lot of preppers have home gardens because they want to be self-sufficient while others grow organic food to ensure that it remains GMO- and pesticide-free. If you’re reluctant to start a home garden because growing organic produce seems more expensive, read on to learn more about common organic gardening myths and why starting a […]

10/02/2019 / By Zoey Sky

How to add bullfrogs to your survival menu

If you decide to bug out when SHTF, setting up camp near a body of water offers several benefits. Aside from having an available source of water for your various needs, you can also hunt for American bullfrogs, which can be alternative sources of meat and protein during survival scenarios. (h/t to Survivopedia.com) Identifying the American […]

10/02/2019 / By Janine Acero

How to open a can without a can opener: 9 Alternative methods

If you’re a prepper, you probably have a pantry fully stocked with canned food to bring with you on camping trips, hikes, or for emergencies. But no matter how prepared you think you are, sometimes it’s easy to forget to bring the most basic things, such as a can opener. If you find yourself outdoors […]

09/16/2019 / By Zoey Sky

There are layers of self-sufficiency: What level are you on?

There’s more to prepping than setting up a survival stockpile. In fact, there are seven levels of self-sufficiency, and your preps will determine which layer you’re currently on. (h/t to PreppersWill.com) Level 1: The primary stage of self-sufficiency For this level, you’ll need about $1,500 to $2,000. You’ll need to set up a stockpile, so you can […]

09/03/2019 / By Janine Acero

Prepping and self-sufficiency: Knowledge and time management skills are just as important as the size of your homestead

A self-reliant lifestyle implies that you have most of what you need right in your home and around your property. This means owning a sufficient amount of land for your garden, growing fruit trees, and raising your own livestock. So just how much land does it take to live an entirely self-sufficient life? Tara Dodrill […]

03/19/2019 / By Mary Miller

Ethics and practicality: Post-SHTF scavenging tips

When SHTF, you do what you must to survive, especially when it is a matter of life and death. Sometimes, that might include doing things that are ethically or morally questionable. After all, isn’t scavenging practically the same as looting? Well, not exactly. Some people might consider both to be stealing, but survival scavenging is […]

03/07/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Knowledge is power: 31 Crucial skills for every homesteader

Homesteading is a lifestyle that promotes self-sufficiency. To become self-sufficient, it is important to learn most of the prepping and survival skills listed below. (h/t to UKSurvivalGuides.com) Animal breeding – Animal breeding is a reliable cash-generating skill. Aquaponics – Aquaponics incorporates gardening with a natural aquatic ecosystem. Baking – If you learn how to bake, […]

02/19/2019 / By Rhonda Johansson

Everything you need to know about foraging for food when SHTF

Foraging for food during an emergency situation is quite different from when you’re just leisurely hiking. When it comes to food — especially the ones that you’ll need to eat to survive — you have to make sure that you have the right set of skills to identify which foods are safe to eat and which […]

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