(Natural News) Once you decide where you’re going to start a survival garden in your homestead, you will have to figure out which vegetables you’re going to grow in it. (h/t to ModernSurvivalBlog.com) But before you make your choice, consider the soil quality and the calories that the vegetables will contain. If you want to start […]

(Natural News) When packing a bugout bag, have you ever considered including some useful odds and ends like the versatile safety pin? It may not seem like much but the safety pin deserves some space in your bugout bag (BOB) or everyday carry kit (EDC kit). Ideally, you should have a BOB, first aid kit, […]

(Natural News) You may have prepared yourself, your loved ones, and even your home for disasters. But have you taken steps to securing valuable documents like your identification? A Preppers Survive article tackles how you can protect these vulnerable and vital documents when SHTF. Take a leaf out of the playbook of policemen, soldiers, and […]

(Natural News) Aside from being a good source of sturdy timber and wood pulp, aromatic pine trees also produce resin. When you’re out in the wild, you can use pine tree resin for various survival scenarios. (h/t to ReadyNutrition.com.) Resin is a naturally occurring substance that protects trees from fungi and disease. Resin, which is also called “sap,” has […]

(Natural News) Pickling is a good way to extend the shelf life of fresh produce, especially if you want to stock up on winter vegetables during summer or vice versa. Almost any vegetable can be pickled, as long as it’s fresh. (h/t to Blog.PaleoHacks.com.) Pickling basics Once you’ve decided on what you’re going to pickle, select […]

(Natural News) A first-aid kit is something that you always want to keep in your survival gear, even if you dread ever having to use it. If you want to keep your pack light, you can prepare a basic first-aid kit so you have something to treat minor cuts and scrapes. While you can get various […]

(Natural News) When it comes to prepping, there’s no such thing as being overprepared. If you have a bug-out bag (BOB), that doesn’t mean you won’t need an Every Day Carry kit (EDC kit). While this list isn’t comprehensive, it includes some basic items that have multiple survival uses. (h/t to GraywolfSurvival.com) The 7 items in […]

(Natural News) When it comes to prepping, every item, like the humble #10 can, has several uses. For one, you can even use a #10 can to make a versatile can oven. (h/t to TheSurvivalistBlog.net) Making your own #10 can oven If you’re looking for a way to recycle and at the same time save some cash, the #10 […]

(Natural News) Living in the U.S. means learning how to deal with reduced rainfall, which is the main cause of droughts. Almost every part of the country will go through periods of reduced rainfall, as per Ready.Gov. A drought refers to a period of irregular dry weather that often lasts long enough to disrupt the normal […]

(Natural News) Unlike regular flashlights that might not seem that useful unless you’re in need of a light source, tactical flashlights have other practical functions besides helping you find your way in the dark. (h/t to ThePreppingGuide.com) Compared to older and clunkier flashlights, modern tactical flashlights are more compact. However, despite their compact size, the latter […]