After water, clothing is the most crucial thing in your bug-out bag. When trekking out of an emergency on foot, suitable clothing can mean the difference between life and death. The Kind of clothing you pick for survival is determined by your climate and the time of year, but the concept is the same regardless … Read more
Nobody has a crystal ball so it is difficult to tell if lawful protesting will turn violent. Once it starts there is no way of knowing when it will stop. There are steps you can take to put you and your family in the best situation possible but there is no perfect solution other than … Read more
Dried Beans are superstars in the prepping world. They are nearly the perfect survival food. Combined with white rice, beans provide all nine essential amino acids and make a complete protein, but not all beans are created equal. The best bean for long-term emergency storage is the soybean. One cup of boiled soybeans provides 298 … Read more
A YouTube follower recently requested an article on prepping your dog for SHTF. I’ve done a poor job of preparing my dogs for emergencies. I think it’s time to write a comprehensive article on doggy preparedness. I’m not a professional, but I did do a lot of research for this article. I hope this information … Read more
This article focuses on creating a “Do It Yourself” stockpile of staple foods, and the principles necessary to store them for the long-term. I came up with this information when researching for my family’s long-term food storage. I hope this information helps as you build your emergency food supply. Let’s do it. If you would … Read more
Plan to store water for emergencies like power outages, hurricanes, or other natural disasters. Storing water before an impending catastrophe is one of the most important things you can do for your family’s survival. Following is the information I researched for my family’s water storage. I hope this helps you plan for your emergency water … Read more
Non-perishable foods are outstanding for long and short-term emergencies. Use them to build a short-term emergency kit for hurricanes or other natural disasters. Also, they work well to build bug-out kits and for long-term emergency food storage. The bulk of my non-perishable emergency food is dry goods like rice, beans, and wheat, but I also … Read more
I recently researched everything white rice to get as much information as possible before purchasing bulk quantities for my family’s long-term food storage. The main thing I discovered, rice is one of the superstars of the prepper pantry. It is a food you should consider storing for emergency preparedness. This article will help you decide … Read more
I started my emergency food storage, not knowing how much food to stockpile for each person in my family. The best way to plan for stockpiling food is to look at 1. daily calorie count requirements, for each person, 2. the nutritional value of the food, and 3. the shelf life of each food. This … Read more
You should avoid travel when a winter storm is on the way, but this isn’t always an option. If you are caught in a bad snowstorm, there are a number of things you can do to prepare for surviving a blizzard in your truck or car. I’m writing this article because my son is heading … Read more
