Helpful Off-Grid Living Manuals

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More and more people are choosing to live their life on their terms rather than participating in the rat race. Living off the grid can be a challenge even in states where it is not discouraged. There are a lot of things that people tend to take for granted that are electrically … Read more

Repelling Insects Naturally with Herbal and Homemade Items

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The chemical DEET, which can be used to repel insects, is practically a household name these days. This amazingly effective ingredient can be found in a variety of commercial bug sprays, but it poses a risk of unpleasant side effects for human beings and should be avoided if at all possible.  It … Read more

The Best Batteries to Stockpile for Prepping

The Best Batteries to Stockpile for Prepping

The significance of batteries in the modern era cannot be overstated. Batteries, whether large or tiny, rechargeable or disposable, power everything from personal electronics to automobiles. Batteries are used to provide the necessary electrical power when portability is a concern or when connecting a device, appliance, installation, or vehicle to an existing … Read more

Guide to Survival Shovels

Guide to Survival Shovels

A survival shovel is one of the pieces of equipment that can make all the difference while you are outdoors or in the woods. Survival shovels are multipurpose, lightweight, portable, and resilient tools that can be folded. Most individuals don’t realize the value of a tool until they need one. Some have … Read more

Guide to High-Powered Slingshots

Guide to High-Powered Slingshots

A slingshot is a projectile weapon operated by the hand. Typically, it is a Y-shaped frame with two natural rubber strips fastened to its uprights that are gripped in the opposite hand. The rubber strips’ other ends connect to a compartment where the projectile is kept. Slingshots may have existed in the … Read more

How to Purify Water During Emergencies?

How to Purify Water During Emergencies

One of our most valuable resources is water. Water must now be treated before usage due to pollution and environmental destruction. Systems for filtering and purifying water are part of water supply plans to ensure that the public has access to clean water. In addition to this, many people use household filters … Read more

How to Properly Store Food for the Long Term

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People have benefited for ages from learning how to properly store food, starting with families that owned larders or pantries. Long-term food storage was essential back then since there was no refrigeration as there is now, thus it was the only way to keep food fresh. Food should be one of your … Read more

Dehydrated Foods for Long-Term Storage

Dehydrated Foods for Long-Term Storage

One of the best food preservation techniques for creating food storage pantries is dehydration. You must understand the finest foods to dehydrate for long-term storage because not all foods dry well. Certain food components give some foods a longer shelf life. Everything in your preparations for food storage must serve a purpose, … Read more

Guide to Emergency and Space Blankets

Guide to Emergency and Space Blankets

Space blankets, also known as emergency blankets, are a necessary component of any bug-out kit. Your blanket can give you the comfort and physical protection you need to survive in unpleasant circumstances, whether you’re traveling somewhere in the winter or are trapped in a hurricane. Due to the material of these blankets, … Read more

Keeping Children Occupied After a Power Outage

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When the power goes out because of a storm, hurricane, or any number of other reasons, parents are faced with an additional challenge in addition to the one they are already dealing with. It’s also important to keep kids occupied during a power outage due to safety concerns.  During times of severe … Read more

Emergency Tools to Have Before SHTF

Emergency Tools to Have Before SHTF

When most people think about readiness, they think of food, water, first aid kits, emergency radios, and the usual suspects. Most people don’t give hammers, shovels, chainsaws, and other everyday tools much thought, but they should. They’ll need those tools during a calamity. What SHTF Means? To get things started, let’s say … Read more