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A scenario that many preppers consider is what happens when easy access to antibiotics is no longer a reality? Many of the infections we consider a mere inconvenience use to kill a lot of people. Consider that the average life expectancy was low before antibiotics. Childhood illnesses or even just a cut could be the end. Natural antibiotics can help when pharmaceuticals are not available. Many preppers have a...

There are many uses for activated charcoal in a survival situation and in everyday life too. This handy black powder can alleviate stomach problems, treat poisoning, prevent hangovers, and even stop a spider’s venom from spreading and causing necrotic damage. In a pinch, you can even use it to make a survival water filter. Activated charcoal absorbs toxins and purifies. Although you can buy activated charcoal at virtually any...

Pemmican is an old survival food that helped many people stay out in the woods longer or get through a hard winter. Hardtack is a very dry cracker that will last for decades and was a staple food for sailors and soldiers throughout history. Table of Contents What is pemmican made from? Advantages of Pemmican Meat Choices Fats Dried Fruit How To Make Pemmican Basic Recipe Method Pork Lard...

Table of Contents Surviving In A Drought Fire Risk Personal Hygiene Water Surviving In A Drought Everything in nature is connected and when a drought happens, everything is affected. The vegetation, wildlife, and you are affected by drought. Plant life dries out and becomes a fire hazard, animals starve to death due to a lack of food and your sources of water are limited. But with the right tools...

The modern prepper movement is growing by leaps and bounds. Nobody really knows how many people now call themselves preppers; but their name is legion. The millions of preppers who are now taking responsibility for their own lives have transformed the idea of prepping from a mere fringe movement to being a part of mainstream America. But why? What has moved so many people to invest their time and...

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many to decide that they need a personal plan for decontamination. The fact is, there are plenty of situations in which you might need a decontamination area or clean room. Any virulent disease is a valid reason for a decontamination room and quarantine area. This article concentrates on protocols for disease. Although some of the gear is suitable for a nuclear incident or could...

Finding great-tasting and appetite-satisfying survival food has been a bumpy ride. For the sake of transparency, I am a harsh critic when it comes to food. My husband and I cook all of our meals at home. Even before the pandemic, we never went out to eat unless it was for the occasional family get-together. My survival food journey has been challenging because we don’t eat many processed foods....

Freeze-dried food ranks as the most delicious and high-quality survival food out there. However, the downside is the cost. Recently, the availability and quality of home freeze dryers has improved. This article will give you an overview of freeze-drying and details about the home freeze dryers that are available so that you can make an informed decision. Although freeze-drying is an amazing food preservation method, it is not for...

In this guide, I’m going to give you a comprehensive hurricane checklist with all the items you need to ride out the next storm. Category 5 Hurricane Irma, which made landfall in Florida in early September 2017, was the strongest hurricane in terms of wind speed and duration ever recorded in the Atlantic Ocean. And in 2017, there were four major hurricanes that were Category 3 or greater. It...