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News & Articles By Zoey Sky
07/29/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Avoid these common wilderness survival mistakes
Preppers know that even outdoor trips with family and friends can sometimes involve accidents and wilderness survival situations. Since these can’t always be prevented, the best thing to do is to prepare for different survival scenarios. Before you head out to your favorite camping or fishing spot, check out the wilderness survival mistakes that you need […]
07/26/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Foot care: An often forgotten practice when SHTF
Survival gear and supplies are crucial when prepping, but you mustn’t forget about foot care. If you get blisters after wearing a new pair of shoes to work, can you imagine how inconvenient that’s going to be after SHTF? Make sure your feet are in good shape even during a survival scenario. After all, how can […]
07/24/2018
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By Zoey Sky
How to effectively blend in with a crowd when SHTF
When SHTF, being stealthy can help you survive, especially since standing out because of your gear or supplies can make you a target for attackers or looters. However, if you find yourself exposed to potential attackers, you can either hide so no one can see you or you can blend in with the crowd so no […]
07/22/2018
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By Zoey Sky
If SHTF, do you know how to patrol your base? Tips for proper patrolling techniques
If you have military experience, you’re probably familiar with basic infantry tactics. These usually cover the essentials of patrolling techniques, such as the do’s and don’ts of “moving with a purpose through various terrain.” But if you’ve never served in the military, there’s no need to fret. Should you feel the need to read up on […]
07/22/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Storing food without a refrigerator: 25 different kinds of root cellars
If the power suddenly goes off for more than a couple of days in your area, can you survive on the food that you have right now? With a root cellar, food storage without a refrigerator will be one less thing to worry about. (h/t to BioPrepper.com) If you have the means to do so, consider […]
07/21/2018
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By Zoey Sky
A guide to supplying your homestead with solar power
When you choose to move off the grid and start prepping, this doesn’t mean you have to give up access to all modern conveniences. Some urban preppers who wish to save on their electricity bills use solar power, which is also a suitable choice for those who don’t want to rely on traditional power sources. (h/t to MDCreekmore.com) […]
07/20/2018
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By Zoey Sky
The talk: How much should you try to convince the reluctant prepper (and when you should give up)
It’s not unusual for preppers to express concern over global events like cyber attacks, an economic collapse or natural disasters. They can all change life as you know it, but not everyone will understand why preppers are worried about these events. In fact, preppers themselves may have family and friends who don’t understand why it’s important […]
07/18/2018
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By Zoey Sky
15 Smart ideas for using cinder blocks for your homestead
If you’re considering what kind of building material to use for your homestead, consider the versatile cinder block. Cinder blocks are a concrete masonry unit (CMU) that look like large, rectangular bricks. These CMUs are used in construction, but if you have cinder blocks left over, you can use them to build different things. Cinder blocks […]
07/18/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Keeping everything neat and organized even when preparing for a disaster
Are you familiar with the phrase, “A place for everything and everything in its place?” This isn’t just a catchy saying, it’s advice that comes in handy when things are relatively quiet, especially when it comes to your prepping gear and supplies. Before SHTF, take the time to sort everything from clothing to food supplies. […]
07/17/2018
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By Zoey Sky
How to locate resources when the grid is down
Aside from keeping your gear maintained and your supplies stocked, you also need to know where to go if your resources run out. This doesn’t mean looting. You just need to teach your loved ones where they can head if your supply gets dangerously low. It’s good to be familiar with every nook and cranny of […]
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