7 Survival Uses For Bleach
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by Brian Lassitter
2d ago
Estimated reading time: 9 minutes I think there are two goals many preppers share when it comes to their gear or supplies. The first is to have items that have multiple purposes. This helps to cut down on weight when supplies are carried, it saves money, and multipurpose items provide you with more options when a problem arises. And the second one, quite simply, is to find the most affordable gear. I don’t think this one needs much of an explanation. Sometimes it can be difficult finding a product that fulfills both of the above requirements, so today we’re going to talk about one of them. An ..read more
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29 Rookie Gardening Mistakes
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by James Walton
4d ago
Estimated reading time: 13 minutes For about 12,000 years humans have been growing food. Agriculture became the distinction between the stone age (or paleolithic) and the neolithic period. Wrap your head around that. We have been screwing up in the garden for 12,000 years! So, don’t feel bad. I have cobbled together most of the gardening mistakes that I have made over the years. I was surprised that in all my gardening years I was only able to come up with 29 vivid gardening mistakes that have plagued me. Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It On Pinterest! 1. Poor Garden Plan ..read more
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Advanced Survival Skills: Challenges for Experienced Preppers
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by James Walton
1w ago
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Prepping is like anything else, there are levels. If you have your survival basics covered, you have done some training, found a BOL, and maybe even met some people then you are well on your way. One of the next things to happen is the F word. Fatigue. Prepper burnout is real. It is most frequent when things aren’t going to hell in handbasket but prepper fatigue can also take the wheel when you have reached a certain level of preparedness. How do you keep pushing to get better? What types of things should you even be doing? We have compiled a list of some adv ..read more
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How to Create a Custom Bug Out Plan
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by Perrin Adams
1w ago
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes A bug-out plan is a strategic evacuation roadmap, designed for swiftly leaving an area during emergencies. It underpins your safety, ensuring prompt, organized departure amidst chaos. Throughout this guide, you’ll learn to create a tailored bug-out strategy, covering essentials from kit composition to route mapping. While no two disasters will be the same, learning these general strategies will give you a head start when SHTF. Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It On Pinterest! Understanding Your Situation Before looking into the specifics of ..read more
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Why Preppers Should Grow Microgreens
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by Tricia Drevets
2w ago
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes When you are building an emergency food supply, you rely on foods that have long shelf lives. Foods like beans, pasta, rice, and soups are versatile and store well. However, many of these pantry stalwarts are high in sodium and lacking in the nutrients found in fresh vegetables. A great way around this problem is by growing your own fruits and vegetables. But what if lack of space or weather constraints limit your harvest? Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It On Pinterest! The Answer is Microgreens Microgreens are the small, young greens tha ..read more
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7 Ways to Harvest Rainwater
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by Steve Nubie
2w ago
Estimated reading time: 14 minutes Most people don’t take the time to harvest rainwater. It seems like a hassle and it’s so easy to just get water from the kitchen sink from a well pump or municipal water supply. Unfortunately, there are some times and occasions when rainwater could not only save some money, but can provide access to water during a power outage.  It’s Not That Hard There are some rainwater collection systems that can be set up in less than an hour. Even more ambitious setups would take no more than an afternoon or at worst a weekend. Some designs cost nothing t ..read more
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How to Forage for Pet Foods Post-Collapse
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by Steve Nubie
3w ago
Estimated reading time: 21 minutes After a societal collapse it’s no surprise that there are shortages of everything. Stores are closed, the supply chain no longer exists and stockpiles everywhere are running short. It’s at times like that when people turn to hunting, fishing, farming and foraging to find food. Many people are successful but while our priority is often about feeding our families we sometimes don’t think about our pets. The range of animals that we’ve domesticated as family pets is long and varied. Dogs and cats are the most common, but birds aren’t far behind in addition ..read more
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How to Treat a Stab Wound
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by Perrin Adams
3w ago
Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Stab wounds are potentially life-threatening injuries that require immediate attention. These deep wounds can result in various complications, such as internal organ damage, significant blood loss, and a high risk of infection. In this article, you’ll learn how to assess a stab wound, implement basic first-aid procedures, and understand when to seek emergency medical assistance. This knowledge is meant to be as basic as possible but still could make a difference in a critical situation, potentially saving a life. Want to save this post for later? Click Here t ..read more
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11 Vegetables You Can Grow In 60 Days Or Less
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by James Walton
1M ago
Estimated reading time: 11 minutes In 1607,the first settlers of Jamestown Virginia were beset by a series of problems that left them isolated and without food for months. Supplies from England did not arrive, crops failed, and trade with the Powhatan did not yield enough food. This period would be known by history as The Starving Time. Conditions were so brutal that they lost about 440 people by spring, of a party that totaled only 500. What most preppers and survivalists get wrong about preparing for winter is that you aren’t really preparing for one season. You are preparing for two,  ..read more
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12 High-Yield Vegetables You Can Grow In Small Spaces
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by Tricia Drevets
1M ago
Estimated reading time: 10 minutes Many books and articles about growing your own food assume you have a large yard with plenty of room. But what if you live in an apartment or small home with only a patio or balcony to satisfy your green thumb? The good news is that you can grow vegetables successfully even in the smallest of spaces. You just have to choose the right kinds. This article offers guidance on high-yield plants you can grow in small spaces. Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It On Pinterest! 1. Tomatoes Although many tomato varieties require lots of room to ..read more
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