(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) The people of Cape Town, South Africa are currently preparing for what many are now calling “Day Zero,” which the government warns could be the biggest tragedy to ever happen in a major city since World War II or the attacks on the World Trade Centers. But the threat that Cape Town currently […]

(Natural News) There’s no denying that our planet is in trouble. Between deforestation, pollution, species extinction and soil degradation – to name just a few – there are plenty of crises to keep humankind busy for the foreseeable future. And as if we don’t already have enough to cope with, respected scientists are warning that […]

(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 […]

(Natural News) Aside from being a relaxing hobby, fishing can also help you survive when you’re trapped in the wild. If you know how to catch, cook, and preserve fish, you can fend for yourself when disaster strikes. (h/t to DoomsdayMoose.com) How to fish Before you fish, you will need to make a survival rod and lure. […]

(Natural News) The threat of a massive earthquake may not be something that most Californians spend day after day thinking about, but truthfully, it should be. The state is actually in the middle of an earthquake drought, and the segments that make up the expansive San Andreas Fault system are becoming stressed to the point […]

(Natural News) As a prepper, it’s important to have survival gear ready for your family because you never know when a disaster might strike. Make sure your bug out bag contains some or all of the items listed below so you’re ready whenever SHTF. (h/t to MyFamilySurvivalPlan.com.) Coats and boots — Prepare for cold weather or flooding with some heavy-duty raincoats, winter […]

(Natural News) It’s hard enough to adapt to the fast pace of modern life sometimes, and it’s even harder when disaster strikes. What do you do when something unexpected happens, like a natural disaster, and you don’t know where to go despite having a vehicle? What if it happens while you’re outside and on the […]

(Natural News) Aside from foraging and food preservation, knowing how to make your own clothes and shoes is an important skill if you want to be ready when SHTF. You can’t always assume that you’re going to have access to new clothes during a disaster so brushing up on your hand sewing skills is something you […]