(Natural News) In the wrong hands, motorized chainsaws can cause more harm than good. A better alternative is the pocket chainsaw, which can make prepping and survival much easier. Unlike the chainsaw, which is heavier and requires fuel and occasional maintenance, the pocket chainsaw is easy to use and is lighter. It looks like the […]

(Natural News) Water is a necessity, plain and simple. Human beings can’t go for more than three days without it. Unfortunately, water is also a finite source. As the looming water crisis in Capetown, South Africa, has shown us, water supplies can be depleted. No one in their right mind wants that to happen to them, […]

(Natural News) Tinctures are liquid extracts made from medicinal plants. Because they are made from natural ingredients, tinctures are able to alleviate various symptoms of certain diseases with little to no side effects. Most people buy their tinctures from their local herbal store but what many don’t realize is that they are actually quite easy […]

(Natural News) The chances of you getting injured during an emergency are high, especially if everyone around you is panicking. During times like this, it is important that you keep a cool head and assess your situation carefully. People running around, pushing, and screaming can cause you to fall down and injure your arm or […]

(Natural News) When SHTF, do you have an efficient way of carrying your supplies? Have you considered getting a wagon or a yard cart as a form of manual transportation? Anything with wheels can help you carry things. Don’t forget that as a prepper, you also need to get ready for when you have to move […]

(Natural News) What’s the first thing that comes into your mind when you hear the word “prepper?” Hopefully, it’s not just someone who hoards weapons, ammo, and supplies. Prepping and survival is more than stockpiling provisions before SHTF.  Those are just some of the common mistakes preppers make, and if you’re aware of them, you […]

(Natural News) If you don’t have the presence of mind when a disaster strikes, all of your tools and plans will be next to useless. Survivalists know that your mind is the most powerful tool in your arsenal, as long as you know how to use it properly. A survival mindset can help you survive even if […]

(Natural News) If someone hands you a tarp and asks you to build an emergency shelter, how sturdy will your construction be? (h/t to DoomsdayMoose.com) When you find yourself in a survival scenario, finding shelter should be a priority. If your shelter is sturdy, you can stay safe, warm, and dry. If you don’t have a camping […]

(Natural News) A well-packed bug out bag (BOB) must contain the basics so you can survive a disaster-related evacuation for at least 72 hours. With a BOB, moving out will be safe and easy. (h/t to DoomsdayMoose.com) Make sure your BOB has “basic survival and first aid emergency” gear and that it only contains necessary items like drinking […]

(Natural News) A Walipini greenhouse is a cellar-greenhouse hybrid that combines the constant temperature of the former and the ability of the latter to “extend the growing season.” (h/t to Survivopedia.com) With a Walipini greenhouse, anyone can cultivate plants year-round. Also called a geothermal- or pit greenhouse, the Walipini is common in South America. “Walipini” means “place of warmth” in Aymara […]