Category: Prepping 101

Failing to prepare is preparing to fail!

The other day I was reading the NY Times article, We Need Answers’: Hurricane Michael Leaves Florida Residents Desperate for Aid about what is happening on the ground in Panama City, Florida following Hurricane Michael. I am always concerned about people, especially after a catastrophic event like a natural disaster upends their lives. But I just couldn’t help but feel frustrated at all the people complaining that the government was not moving fast enough for them with the assistance that they need….

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Things Needed to Look After Elderly Loved Ones In a Crisis Situation

In any crisis, it is important to make sure that you have essential supplies for you and your loved ones. A crisis situation, no matter how mild or severe, can be frightening for everyone and during these stressful times, it can be easy to forget to grab all of the essentials that you and your loved ones may need. Preparing for times like this beforehand can make survival during any situation significantly less difficult. It is important to prepare things that your family will need, especially your elderly family members…

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Bugging out with small children

I’ve been a prepper for a long time, but when my daughter entered this world, my prepping views changed a lot. I now have this little human who depends on me for every little thing.

Being able to have all of her necessities at home is pretty simple. Simply prep for her as we would for ourselves; extra food and water, etc.

But how do you go about planning to bug out with a child?

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Sillcock Keys and other Cross Keys: What are they for?

Sillcock keys and other multifunction cross keys are commonly used by contractors and engineers who service various commercial and industrial equipment. So why is that important? Well… If you experience a SHTF situation in an urban environment, there are many reasons why you might need to open something that requires one of these special keys. In this article, I’ll go over some of the most common x-n-1 cross keys and explain what they could be used for…

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Three simple ways to Supercharge your Ramen…

Ramen is a Japanese dish typically consisting of Chinese-style wheat noodles in a flavored broth, often garnished with small bits of meat and vegetables. It is widely considered a staple food for college kids, but you’ll also find it in most prepper stores and on the trail alike. Backpackers love it because they are lightweight, easy to make, and they taste so good. Even with the high sodium content, people still love to eat it. I read a few articles and watched some Youtube videos recently on how people have taken their ramen to the next level so I decided to share with you how I supercharge my ramen with some much-needed protein…

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How To Prepare Your Vehicle For Survival

For many people, travelling by car represents a part of everyday life, because they go to work and return home using these means of transport. Many people usually choose a car exclusively as a mean of transport for longer trips then going to work, for instance to travel abroad or going to the seaside. Due to frequent traffic jams on the roads, but also due to the high temperatures in the summer, it is important that your vehicle is in good condition to safely travel…

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First Aid Kits: When to Build and When to Buy Them

Is it better to build a first aid kit from scratch, or is it better to buy a good one to start with and customize it for yourself? I’ve asked myself that question more than a few times over the years, and each time I’ve come up with another grand scheme in my head on how I might put together a new first aid kit with only the best of the best gear and medical supplies and save myself a ton of money doing so. But it is never really that simple, is it?

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How to Survive Another Recession

No one wants to think about another recession happening. But economic downturns are inevitable. Just recently, Britain and Europe went through the Brexit crisis. Britain’s decision to leave the European Union by a referendum sent financial markets into panic mode. The pound plunged, and has yet to fully recover. As a result, many people, especially the ones with retirement funds, took a hit…

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7 Essential Items in your Emergency Survival Kit

Home, office, school or car, emergencies can strike anytime. But your chances of survival get better only if you are equipped with essential items like food, water, first-aid, etc. According to survival experts, you need to create an emergency survival kit with the below listed supplies. Depending on your requirements and past experiences, you can add items on your own too…

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