Preppers with diabetes are at a distinct disadvantage when it comes to dealing with an emergency disaster or disruption of our modern society. That said, there are several steps you can take to increase your odds of survival. Tips For Diabetic Preppers in 2015 Prepping With Type 1 Diabetes Those of you with type 1… Read More

  Paracord was popularized for its use in parachute riggings for military airborne units. Hence the name paracord, for parachute cord. You’ll also hear paracord referred to as 550 cord. That’s because each stand is able to hold 550 pounds before it breaks. More importantly paracord is made of a woven nylon sheath and contains… Read More

With early winter storms making their way across the country, winter is certainly upon us. If you have been procrastinating, it is time to get up off your duff and get your preps ready for the winter season. Put the garden away If you are a prepper, I hope you at least have some sort… Read More

In a SHTF situation, standard money might suddenly become worthless. When that happens, bartering takes over as a means of commerce.   PM’s   Precious Metals (PM’s), especially in the form of pre-1965 US silver and gold coins, have a standard value that usually can be agreed upon even when there is no official banking… Read More

Sometimes little things can make a big difference, especially when times are tough. You may have heard the term “life hack” before, but these “Prepper Hacks” might actually save your life someday! Here are six that might make the apocalypse a little easier on you… Open a can without an opener Don’t you hate it when… Read More

Are you wondering how to stockpile antibiotics? During a disaster, you could end up with limited access to medical care. This could prove disastrous should you wind up with an infection and are unable to obtain antibiotics. Fortunately, some common antibiotics are readily available from pet shops or other veterinary supply stores. Stockpiling Antibiotics: Animal Remedies?… Read More

Do You Have an Emergency Car Kit, a.k.a Vehicle Bug Out Bag? You never know when you might find yourself stranded in your car, and are unable to obtain necessary supplies. For this reason, you should plan on having a vehicle emergency kit, or “bug out bag”, in your car as well. Here are a few… Read More

Water is essential to your body’s well-being and, during times of civil unrest or natural disaster, surviving without water is near-impossible. Advanced water purification and storage could mean the difference between life and death, but why is this simple beverage so critical to your survival?   The Live Saving Benefits of Water Water may seem… Read More

Everyone who owns or drives a car should have a car survival kit in their vehicle at all times. Even if you are planning a short drive, it is critical to always be prepared with your car survival kit in case of an accident or emergency. So, what are the must-have items every car emergency… Read More

It seems that more and more people would like to know how to get started prepping these days. Many people are intimidated by the process, and believe that you need to have a great deal of time or money to devote to prepping before it can be effective. That’s not necessarily the case, as there… Read More