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02/13/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Give your survival skill repertoire a boost with these learning strategies

Preppers need various tools and supplies, but you must keep in mind that when SHTF, the best “tools” to have are your survival skills. (h/t to BackdoorSurvival.com) You don’t always need to spend money to learn more skills. If you prefer to learn on your own or through other means, check out the learning strategies detailed below: […]

12/09/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Items, skills and reference materials: How to find prepping resources within your community

Savvy preppers know that one must always take advantage of resources in your community. If you know where to look, you won’t have to spend much to learn new skills or acquire gear and supplies at garage sales or the library. (h/t to SurvivalBlog.com) Most of the time, prepper resources within your community won’t be advertised […]

10/21/2019 / By Grace Olson

Prepping on a budget: 5 Affordable preps to try when you’re low on cash

Low funds shouldn’t stop you from being prepared. With a little bit of creativity and smart planning, you can stock up as much as the next person, and even more. Check out these five tips for prepping on a budget. (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com) 1. Collect food over time Preppers are infamous for buying food supplies […]

10/21/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Firearms maintenance tips: How to keep your guns rust-free

Like anything made from metal, guns will corrode over time from exposure to moisture. Here are some helpful tips to remove rust from your firearms and keep them from returning anytime soon. Several factors contribute to the formation of rust. The type of metal that makes up the parts of the gun may affect the […]

10/19/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Gun safety 101: 3 Useful tips to draw attention away from a concealed firearm

Need to hide the presence of your carry pistol? There are several ways a gun owner may direct attention away from his concealed carry weapon. Some gun writers recommend putting on dark-colored, striped, or patterned cover garments. The clothes will help hide your firearm from most prying eyes. There is also the hooded sweatshirt with […]

10/03/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Preppers must complete this 5-item checklist BEFORE disaster strikes

As a prepper, you need to stay organized, so you can keep track of the preps that must be taken care of before SHTF. Some of these may seem obvious, like setting up a survival stockpile. However, others won’t be as apparent, like maintaining your physical and mental health. (h/t to UrbanSurvivalSite.com) If you want to […]

09/15/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Advice for beginners: 4 Common prepping pitfalls to avoid

The prepping lifestyle is rewarding, but it also involves a steep learning curve. If you truly want to succeed as a prepper, you can learn from the mistakes of others. (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com) Detailed below are four common mistakes that preppers make and how to avoid them. Not prioritizing your physical fitness A prepper doesn’t waste […]

09/08/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Tips for prepping on a backyard homestead

Don’t get stuck on the dream stage when thinking about your own homestead. With some planning and hard work, you can also set up a backyard homestead for all your prepping needs. (h/t to MDCreekmore.com) Getting started If you’re serious about homesteading, you need to understand one thing. Before you can relax on your porch and […]

09/01/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Don’t be lulled into a false sense of security: When SHTF, survival skills are still more important than your stockpile

The last thing any prepper should do is buy into a feeling of peace of mind and safety. Even after amassing a seemingly sufficient stockpile, you need to acquire and maintain survival skills that will serve you even better than supplies. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com) In addition to stockpiling resources for SHTF scenarios, you must be able […]

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