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24 Military Fitness Exercises Every Prepper Should Master
Many survivalists pride themselves on their bug out bags and survival skills, but what about being able-bodied and athletic? If a SHTF scenario occurs, our fitness immediately becomes our most valuable asset. The phrase “survival of the fittest” comes to mind. A millennia ago, everyone needed to have a moderate fitness level to stay alive.…
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Teaching Your Children Primitive Survival Skills
As a parent, you understandably want your children to grow up to be strong, independent individuals who can care for themselves. In most cases, this involves teaching your children how to communicate, understand basic subjects like math and science, cook and clean, and instill the importance of good ethics. However, another important thing to teach…
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Never Use Oxygen Absorbers With These Foods?
It’s never really occurred to me when NOT to use an oxygen absorber. After all, I really only store traditional bulk foods (e.g., rice, beans, pasta, flour) which has already been canned from somewhere like the LDS Home Storage Center or pre-purchase freeze-dried food from a company, like Thrive…but that’s about to change because I…
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Preventing Fires on Your Homestead
In many parts of the U.S., wildfires happen seasonally. They’re typically caused by a combination of dry, combustible material, high temperatures and low humidity. Once a wildfire starts, it can be very difficult to keep it under control. Unfortunately, thousands of people lose their homes every year because of wildfires. Many more individuals suffer property…
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What Do Supply Chain Disruptions Really Mean for Preppers?
Anyone keeping up with the news cycle knows we’re living in scary times. Wars, terrorist attacks, natural disasters, you name it – these events are probably happening somewhere on the planet. Consider the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on society. The virus not only caused the death of millions of people globally, but it also…
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Inexpensive Off-Grid A/C Solution?
I happened upon the following video and was immediately intrigued. After all, I’ve been searching for a way to keep cool should we lose grid power for any length of time, and about the best I’ve come up with is to run fans and a window A/C from a small off-grid system I recently purchased.…
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How to Survive at Sea During a SHTF Scenario
When we start talking about survival situations, most people think of going off-grid, setting up a bunker in the woods, or retreating from civilization. But that isn’t the only option for survival in a SHTF scenario. If you’re a fan of boating, how long could you stay out at sea during a SHTF scenario? Choosing…
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How to Never Get a Serious Poison Ivy Rash Again
I wish I knew this last week because I’ve got the worst reaction to poison ivy I’ve ever had, and I’m absolutely miserable. Just watching this video sends chills down my spine and makes me want to go take another shower, lol…
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How to Stay Cool Homesteading During the Relentless Summer Heat
Life on a homestead is challenging year-round. Families who live off-grid must rely on firewood, generators and other alternate methods of heat to stay warm during the winter. However, staying cool during the summer can be even more challenging. How do you handle temperatures of 90 F and above without air conditioning? The human body…