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11/21/2018 / By Mary Miller

Starting a fire using your water bottle

Fire-making is an important bushcraft skill any prepper should know. There are many ways to start a fire but when SHTF, you will have to make do with whatever you have in your bug-out bag. Surely, no prepper would be without an adequate water supply. Ironic as it may sound, your trusted water bottle might […]

11/13/2018 / By Zoey Sky

The most effective (and natural) ways to repel bugs

Bites from various bugs and insects can cause severe itching, skin irritation, or diseases. But if you want to avoid using store-bought insect repellents or pesticides that contain harmful chemicals, you can try some of the natural remedies listed below. (h/t to SHTFBlog.com.) Black pepper or cayenne pepper – Get rid of ants by sprinkling black pepper […]

08/30/2018 / By Earl Garcia

To layer or not to layer? Experts sound off on what to wear in a sleeping bag

Hiking and camping gained significant traction last year as more Americans engaged in outdoor activities. According to the latest figures from the online statistics, market research and business intelligence portal Statista, the number of U.S. campers in the spring of 2017 amounted to 46.95 million. This was up from only 41.75 million campers in the spring of 2008, […]

08/06/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Check out this detailed guide about preparedness, emergency planning, and disaster supplies

Do you know what kind of foods you should have at hand for an emergency? Or what you should include in your first kid kit? What about the important documents you should have at the ready at all times? If you were unable to answer any of these with confidence, don’t fret. Reliable outdoor enthusiast […]

03/11/2018 / By Lance D Johnson

Fun bushcraft projects to practice with your kids to increase their survival skills

One of the subjects missing in public schools is bush craft and survival skills. National Parks, State Forests, and privately-owned campgrounds are like real life textbooks just waiting to be explored. If your school district or home school practice hasn’t made room for bush craft, it’s time to start practicing fun wilderness projects with your […]

02/08/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Sharpening your knife without a sharpener: 5 alternatives that really work

A dull knife can pose a greater danger than a sharp one. However, sharpening a knife can be troublesome for most of us, since we either don’t have the right tools or don’t have the necessary skills to make it happen. Fortunately, we’re here to present you with five materials to help you sharpen a […]

12/06/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Why farm life is good for kids: Chores, fresh air, sunshine, and a wide range of microbes for a healthy immune system

Growing up on a farm can be a wonderful experience for children. All the hard work that can be involved in maintaining a farm is balanced by the opportunity to marvel at nature in action on a daily basis and spend time outdoors. However, the benefits don’t stop at fresh air and sunshine; a new […]

11/15/2017 / By Rita Winters

Virtual fun is boring: Letting kids take risks, get dirty is good for them

Kids nowadays spend too much time in virtual reality than in the real world. This means less physical activity and more sedentary lifestyles, which lead to complicated diseases. While parents choose to control their children’s daily activities to avoid unwanted scratches and bumps, children’s overall health is slowly falling apart. Yes, we all want the […]

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