What is the Best Survival Knife

October 18, 2023 Schrade's SCHF9 is a knife that has captured the attention of many folks in the bushcraft and survival communities over the past few years. Having seen so many YouTube videos of people who...

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DIY Vapor Rub for Cough and Congestion

October 14, 2023 Our friend Gaye Levy at Backdoor Survival always has great tips for living a more self-reliant lifestyle. Today she is sharing with us her recipe for a DIY healing vapor rub for coughs and...

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A New Take On Alternative Energy: The Tesla Powerwall

October 10, 2023 Alternative energy is the solution for preppers who want to be self-sufficient. RELATED: Solar Power: Energy Alternative Alternative Energy Option: The Tesla Powerwall Alternative Energy...

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How to Start a Fire with Char Cloth | Survival Basics

October 5, 2023 Throughout most of human history, man has learned that a few necessities can and do make the difference between life and death. While emergency food stores, stored water, and the need for a...

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Blacksmithing: Useful Hobby and Survival Skill

October 1, 2023 When it comes to survival skills, blacksmithing is one that often seems to go overlooked. Survivalists tend to focus more on learning survival skills like hunting, finding and building...

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Self-Sufficiency Simplified: Solar Water Heating

September 24, 2023 Water heater use is one of the main reasons electric bills are so high these days. Yet we have no choice but to use warm water because hygiene is also an important factor for health and...

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To Bug Out or Stay In? That is the Question

August 3, 2023 Every prepper knows what it's like to pack your bug out bag and think of all the scenarios when you might need it, from the common to the most outlandish. But the truth is we hope we never...

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36 More Weekend Projects For Preppers

May 16, 2023 Looking for some cool DIY weekend projects for preparedness? You loved our weekend emergency preparedness projects so much the first time, we thought we'd give you even more! Only this...

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Water Purification System: The Solar Water Disinfection (SODIS)

April 16, 2023 Find out more about the SODIS water purification system and get a modern yet practical way to get safe drinking water. RELATED: Ways To Get Clean Drinking Water In An Emergency SODIS:...

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Using Flashlight Power for Emergency Lighting | Survival Skills

January 13, 2016 Flashlight power is an excellent source of lighting in an emergency. Check out the article below to learn more about how this technology has evolved, and how flashlights can be a...

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