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News & Articles By Zoey Sky
05/31/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Know the difference between short-term and long-term food supply to keep your food from spoiling
Preppers know that food storage is crucial to self-reliance. With a food supply, you don’t have to run to the grocery store when SHTF. Researchers posit that the average American visits the grocery store at least 1.5 times per week. If you have your own food supply, you can keep your family fed for at least several […]
05/30/2018
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By Zoey Sky
The 6 types of survival bags every prepper should be aware of
Preppers often talk about bug-out bags, or BOBs, but did you know that there are six different kinds of survival bags for various SHTF scenarios? (h/t ThePrepperJournal.com.) When preparing these survival bags, remember that they’re mostly used for personal emergencies and they’re designed to effectively signal for help. Since you’re going to focus on signaling […]
05/29/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Fruits and vegetables to store in your root cellar
Before we had access to convenient food storage through refrigerators, people stored produce in root cellars. Root cellars allowed pioneers to have access to fresh produce throughout the whole year. Modern preppers know how valuable root cellars are, especially if your garden produces more fruits and vegetables than you can refrigerate or preserve. (h/t SurvivalSullivan.com) Apples (Ideal temperature: […]
05/27/2018
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By Zoey Sky
How to make a DIY bomb shelter
If you want to become a prepper, you need to get complacency out of your system. While the thought of setting up a bomb shelter is overwhelming, with research and careful planning, you can build one yourself. Don’t let fictional portrayals of preppers fool you. A real-life prepper is not a paranoid shut-in but someone who […]
05/25/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Tips for using a car battery as a power source in the home when SHTF
If you have enough time to prepare, you might have access to an emergency power source and even a backup, such as a generator or solar panels, when you lose power after SHTF. However, if for any reason these aren’t available to you or they become unusable, you need to know how to turn a […]
05/24/2018
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By Zoey Sky
A Venezuelan prepper reveals how he made his own self-sufficient water supply
When SHTF, you’ll need a steady source of food and potable water. Food is easy to stockpile, especially if you’re familiar with the basics of short- and long-term food storage. But do you know how to make your own self-sufficient water supply? (h/t to ThePreppingGuide.com) Preppers are aware of the importance of having your own water supply because […]
05/23/2018
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By Zoey Sky
A guide for the broke prepper: Surviving on a budget
Even a tight budget won’t be enough to stop a determined prepper from continuing their goal of making sure that they’re ready whenever SHTF. Not everyone has access to extra cash, even if they’re seasoned survivalists. But since part of prepping is preparing for various scenarios, you’ll have to find a way to gather items […]
05/21/2018
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By Zoey Sky
The survivalist’s simple guide to poison ivy: What it is and what to do if you’ve touched it
Hiking is usually an invigorating activity that lets you commune with nature. But what do you do if you accidentally touch poison ivy while you’re on a hike? Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) is a plant that can cause various painful side effects when it comes into contact with skin. (h/t BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com.) The dangers of poison ivy Here are […]
05/16/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Why super glue is an essential survival supply item
You usually use super glue to fix items around the house on occasion, but when SHTF, super glue can be an indispensable addition to your bug-out bag (BOB). Not everyone has the same list when it comes to items you need in a BOB, but most preppers will agree that you’ll need some super glue during […]
05/15/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Here’s another great prepper secret: Egg carton fire starters are robust enough to start even in the worst weather
When you’re camping outdoors, one scenario you could run into is having to start a fire when it’s wet or windy. This isn’t an ideal condition to start a fire, but fiddling with some candle wax and an egg carton can easily solve this problem – with these “Carton Candles,” you can get a fire […]
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