Whether you’re taking a trip off the grid or preparing for an emergency, you’ll find the camping and survival articles you need to stay ready here. From topics like choosing the right prepper weapons to tips for dealing with severe weather, prepare for any potential disaster with advice shared by our experts.
In a worst-case scenario situation, do you know what types of crucial information you might need access to? Contact information, insurance numbers, or medical prescriptions may all be things you find yourself needing to remember in an emergency.
Earthquakes happen without warning and can have devastating consequences. After Northern California experienced its worst earthquake in 25 years, it is a good reminder for us to be prepared for anything. In this article, Earthquake Preparedness, I give you all the fundamentals on how to create an earthquake survival kit and how to protect yourself when the violent shakes start to happen.
Have you ever heard someone say they escaped with just the clothes on their backs? What does that really mean? Stop and think for a moment what your are wearing right now. Excluding those of you who are reading this while you sit wearing only your tighty whities, check out what you’re wearing and read this post for 40 ways to use basic garments as survival gear.
Do you have limited space for a garden? Does the thought of growing your own produce sound appealing to you? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions then small-space gardening might be an option for you.
Unfortunately, we live in a world were bad people take advantage of vulnerable situations. Peaceful demonstrations can turn violent in seconds—it takes just a few angry folks to turn a bunch into a mob. The recent Ferguson, Missouri riots and protests have shown how looting can damage a community. Many preppers believe civil and social unrest is right around the corner. Are you prepared? Here are five steps to prep for riots, looting, civil and social disorder and even mild protests. These five steps will help you secure your home, keep you safe and tell you what you need to know for hunkering down at home.
The symptoms and suffering from Ebola is horrific. No wonder people are scared. Even though West Africa is experiencing the worst outbreak of the virus in history, Americans are safe. Experts answer the probability question of whether or not Ebola will come to the United States and what the likelihood of our country experiencing a serious outbreak. Prepping for Ebola is easy—if you are prepper. Just like a flu pandemic, you are probably already prepared. Read “How to Prep for Ebola” to learn all you need to know about the virus, what to stock up and how worried you should be.
Surviving an unexpected night or two outdoors in decent weather conditions is certainly doable for many. We can forge for berries or bugs or perhaps catch a fish or other small animal to eat. Plus, most folks know how to build a fire or figure out you can strain water through a piece of clothing to eliminate some debris. In a survival situation, it is time to tap into your inner MacGyver and figure out a way to get out alive. Read this post for additional ways to get back home in one piece.
Do you have plans on how you will cope if your town goes through a “water crisis?” The majority of half a million people in Toledo, Ohio were unprepared when they recently told to stop using tap water. They could not even boil it to purify it. If you do not have back-up plans on obtaining potable drinking water during an emergency, now is a good time to stock up on safe, uncontaminated drinking water. “When Filtering Won’t Work: Storing Potable Water” will tell you how to get ready now for an impending water shortage.
An unexpected cold front or sudden drop in temperatures makes for a sleepless night in a tent. With autumn approaching, make sure you are prepared for chillier nights around the campfire by packing right. These 12 tips will help make your fall camping trip a success.
Building a fire could mean the difference between life and death in a survival situation. Knowing how to start one is one thing. Having the material on hand to get the fire starting process going is another. Read this post for the right steps.