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11/19/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A guide to improvising your own fishing rod

Whether you’re a newbie or a dedicated fishing enthusiast, it’s important to know how to make an improvised fishing rod. If you lose your survival gear, you can still make a fishing rod so you can feed yourself when SHTF. (h/t to MyFamilySurvivalPlan.com.) If your rod gets damaged because of an accident, you can make […]

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 […]

09/06/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Essential weapons every prepper must have

Despite her breathtaking beauty, Mother Nature is often fierce and unpredictable. When SHTF, weapons might just save your life. When spending time outdoors, it’s always better to carry wilderness survival weapons. (h/t to ThePrepperJournal.com.) A knife The knife is the most basic survival tool. You can use it when camping, hiking, or hunting. If you get lost […]

08/24/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Digital products the smart prepper can download that teach the best preparation strategies for grid-down scenarios

What are the most important reading materials for surviving SHTF scenarios where the power grid goes down, society collapses, and everyone has to fend for themselves? Dan Sullivan of The Survivalist Blog presents a list of 14 critical reading materials that any prepper and survivalist needs to download, print out, read, and memorize before the […]

07/27/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Debunking 7 of the most common wildnerness survival myths

Mainstream media has lied to you again — and this one has pretty big consequences. Please don’t believe those “reality” survival shows that show you what it’s really like to live in the wild, and survive. These shows are just entertainment. Real preppers understand that if you were to attempt some of the things depicted […]

07/08/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Survival diet: Which animals are best to catch and eat

As a survivalist, you know that preparing for when SHTF goes beyond having bug out gear and supplies. If you’re ever trapped in the wilderness, you need to know what kinds of animals are safe to hunt and eat. (h/t to MyFamilySurvivalPlan.com.) You can’t always afford to be picky, especially if you’re a fledgling hunter with limited ammunition. To […]

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