(Natural News) Most preppers carry firearms or non-lethal self-defense weapons. However, a good prepper knows to only use weapons as a last resort when trying to resolve conflict. Remember to keep a cool head in a crisis. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com) When disaster strikes, no prepper goes out of his way to start trouble or get noticed […]

(Natural News) Are you prepared for a hurricane, tornado, and other natural disasters that may wreck your home region? Some of the wilderness survival tools stockpiled by preppers for the big collapse will prove their worth during these smaller but still severe and far more common survival scenarios. (h/t to AmericanPreppersNetwork.com) Woodcutting tools, cordage, and […]

(Natural News) Preppers may want to consider basing their preparedness plans on where they plan to bug out and how long they plan to stay there. Surviving in the wilderness will require a different set of equipment compared to surviving in an urban environment. Likewise, short-term survival plans should prioritize items and needs that long-term […]

(Natural News) When you encounter a life-threatening situation, conventional first-aid kits sometimes aren’t enough to deal with it. In this scenario, you will need an individual first aid kit or IFAK, which has specialized tools to deal with potentially fatal injuries such as exsanguination (bleeding out), airway obstructions, hypothermia, among others. Not all IFAKs are made equal. Their contents often […]

(Natural News) Naturally, people try to stay away from disease or keep distance from people who are sick. This gut reaction is called social distance. Social distance is done to prevent the transmission of communicable diseases. There are different levels of social distance as bacteria and viruses pass between people through different routes: The most […]

(Natural News) Preppers with diabetes mellitus face the additional challenge of managing their diabetes during SHTF conditions. They must keep specific concerns in mind. If kept refrigerated and unopened, insulin will last for two to three years. Once opened, it will expire in slightly more than a month. Unfortunately, insulin is impossible to stockpile. Not only […]

(Natural News) The power grid is often taken for granted: People are too busy with their individual lives every day and barely have the time or energy to be concerned about anything else. However, it’s becoming more apparent that the U.S. power grid is aging, reaching its capacity, and even under attack. Should the power […]

(Natural News) Accidents happen all the time, and injuries can make a bad situation worse if there is no medical help around, so having a trauma kit ready is a must for every prepper. (h/t to SurvivalistPrepper.net) You don’t have to be a prepper to have a medical kit at the ready, although many preppers […]

(Natural News) Urban preppers must be prepared to face survival scenarios in the city, especially since these areas are often very congested. When SHTF, even preppers may have trouble bugging out due to heavy traffic in certain cities. (h/t to ApartmentPrepper.com) People flock to cities because most high-paying jobs are based in urban areas. But […]

(Natural News) Booze is one of the most essential things preppers need for any survival scenario, but not in the way you may think. Drinking alcohol is the last thing you should be doing in emergency situations. To get a clearer idea on how to use this substance in survival situations, here is an explanation […]