(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) For many preppers, everyday items like a lip balm or bubble wrap have no place in their survival gear. But these seemingly common items have many survival uses, and you should stock up on them before SHTF. (h/t to PlanAndPrepared.com) Whether you’re on a budget, or you just want to make the most of the items […]

(Natural News) The prepping lifestyle is rewarding, but it also involves a steep learning curve. If you truly want to succeed as a prepper, you can learn from the mistakes of others. (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com) Detailed below are four common mistakes that preppers make and how to avoid them. Not prioritizing your physical fitness A prepper […]

(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 know that it’s important to own certain survival items, like a crowbar and bolt cutters. With these tools, you can make it through any scenario that may occur in major cities. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com) Aside from food and water, you’ll need these 10 prepping items in your survival stockpile when SHTF. These items […]

(Natural News) Don’t get stuck on the dream stage when thinking about your own homestead. With some planning and hard work, you can also set up a backyard homestead for all your prepping needs. (h/t to MDCreekmore.com) Getting started If you’re serious about homesteading, you need to understand one thing. Before you can relax on your […]

(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 […]