(Natural News) When SHTF, you’ll need a steady source of food and potable water. Food is easy to stockpile, especially if you’re familiar with the basics of short- and long-term food storage. But do you know how to make your own self-sufficient water supply? (h/t to ThePreppingGuide.com) Preppers are aware of the importance of having your own […]

(Natural News) Hiking is usually an invigorating activity that lets you commune with nature. But what do you do if you accidentally touch poison ivy while you’re on a hike? Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) is a plant that can cause various painful side effects when it comes into contact with skin. (h/t BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com.) The dangers of poison ivy […]

(Natural News) When disaster strikes, there’s no such thing as being over-prepared. Even if things are relatively normal, you can get ready by reading up on emergency first aid skills that you may need. These crucial skills can help address most of the damage done to an individual’s physical and mental health during an emergency. They […]

(Natural News) Preparing for any disaster is a good survival mindset. One of the ways you can do this is to have a homestead. Self-reliance will be your best weapon during any disaster, and a homestead is the perfect place to store all the survival gear you will need and access alternative power. Living on a homestead […]

(Natural News) A first-aid kit is something that you always want to keep in your survival gear, even if you dread ever having to use it. If you want to keep your pack light, you can prepare a basic first-aid kit so you have something to treat minor cuts and scrapes. While you can get various […]

(Natural News) When it comes to prepping, there’s no such thing as being overprepared. If you have a bug-out bag (BOB), that doesn’t mean you won’t need an Every Day Carry kit (EDC kit). While this list isn’t comprehensive, it includes some basic items that have multiple survival uses. (h/t to GraywolfSurvival.com) The 7 items in […]

(Natural News) When it comes to prepping, every item, like the humble #10 can, has several uses. For one, you can even use a #10 can to make a versatile can oven. (h/t to TheSurvivalistBlog.net) Making your own #10 can oven If you’re looking for a way to recycle and at the same time save some cash, the #10 […]

(Natural News) Self-sufficiency is a highly important skill that you should strive to achieve for your own personal benefit. After all, you wouldn’t want to be caught unaware once disaster strikes. In terms of being self-sufficient as far as drinking water and personal heating are concerned, you can fall back on a little bit of […]

(Natural News) A bug-out bag is only good for 72 hours, which is fine if the blackout in your area lasts no longer than three days. But what will you do if you’re stuck in a long-term blackout with no help in sight? (h/t to AskAPrepper.com) For this article, a long-term blackout may last for […]

(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 […]