(Natural News) An “advanced prepper” is somebody with exceptional experience in survival skills and has an extensive supply of food, water and survival gear. These kinds of preppers are different from beginner or even intermediate preppers because they could handle disasters that last several months long.  To be able to survive a disaster of that […]

(Natural News) As a prepper, it’s important for you to be able to turn everyday activities into moments that you can learn from. Luckily, there a bunch of hobbies that can serve as vehicles for improving essential prepper skills. Here are six activities that can help you become a better prepper. (h/t to SurvivalBlog.com) Radio […]

(Natural News) There are many beliefs about survival and preparedness that circulate all over the internet. Some of these myths can be dangerous — especially if people continue to believe them– since they can lead people to accidents or even worse. Here are six dangerous survival myths and here’s why they aren’t true. (h/t to Survivopedia.com) Food is your […]

(Natural News) According to a study led by researchers from the Federal University of Western Para in Brazil along with colleagues from France and Germany, ancient tribes that lived in the Llanos de Moxos region in Bolivia for thousands of years used a network of fish ponds to support their settlements. The researchers also believe that these fish ponds […]

(Natural News) Homesteaders and preppers alike must always aim for self-sufficiency. One of the best ways to achieve this is to grow organic food at home, supplemented by local sources within a few miles. Stocking up on food supplies is well and good, but they will run out eventually. Thus, a homesteader or prepper must stockpile […]

(Natural News) In the movies, sharks threaten humans, especially if they rode tornadoes inland. In real life, however, it’s the other way around: Human commercial fishing threatens to drive sharks and their relatives, rays, into extinction. A U.K. team counted the number of sharks and rays accidentally caught by small-scale fisheries in the South West […]

(Natural News) As a prepper, you need to remember that survival skills are just as important as your supplies and gear. Even if you only have basic tools in your bag, having these 10 crucial skills will allow you to survive out in the wild. (h/t to TheRealSurvivalists.com) (1) Firestarting If you know how to start […]

(Natural News) To an outsider, the prepping lifestyle may seem paranoid and unnecessary. But if you’re curious about the world of preppers, keep an open mind so you can learn crucial skills from two common types: the homesteaders and the survivalists. (h/t to AYearWithoutTheGroceryStore.com.) Common homesteader skills and traits Homesteaders value self-sufficiency and this lifestyle is […]

(Natural News) The Canadian archipelago of Haida Gwaii is returning traditional Haida food to their two major hospitals. A Hakai Magazine article states that the move is part of a nationwide effort to improve food practices and policies in Canada’s hospitals. Found off the northwestern coast of British Columbia, Haida Gwaii is the ancestral homeland […]

(Natural News) Deep-sea trawling is not worth the fish hauled back to port. In an article from Mongabay, U.K. researchers said the technique did far too damage to the seafloor and populations of slow-breeding fish in exchange for meager amounts of consumable catch. In addition, the fishermen who practice this technique often under-report their actual catches. A lot of what […]