Category: Survival

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes When people get busy storing supplies, reading survival books, and practicing their skills, it’s easy for them to forget about their pets. But if a major disaster occurs, the last thing you want to do is stress out about finding food for Fido or treating Mr. Whisker’s fractured leg. You’ll…

Most preparedness plans do a good job covering water, heat, light, weather, power outages, and basic first aid. Choking often gets less attention because it feels like a sudden freak accident instead of a planning problem. In reality, the first minute of a choking emergency is shaped by decisions made long before the meal starts:…

Becoming a prepper is a project, not a shopping trip. Decide the kind of prepper you are, the goal you are after, the room you need and the amounts to store.

Salt is so commonplace and so often used in the kitchen that we forget it serves more critical purposes. Sodium chloride (salt) and sodium chloride solution make for essential items everyone should have in their survival kit.

From the necessity of cash as a lifeline during crises to the significance of other resources such as food, water, medical supplies, and energy sources; we explore how survivalists can secure their long-term well-being.

We’re currently going through this ourselves, considering what to keep and what to toss, and I’ll be honest … it’s not a comfortable place to be. On one hand, we’ve got food storage we need to thin out. On the other, food prices keep climbing, and part of me wonders if we’ll regret letting any…

At a Glance: 9 Survival Garden Mistakes Choose the Right Gear: Cheap grocery store seeds and bad backyard dirt will cause your garden to fail before it even starts. Stop Problems Early: Protect your food from bugs and water shortages before a crisis happens, not after. Learn by Doing: The biggest mistake is waiting for…

Estimated reading time: 28 minutes Baking a loaf of bread from scratch can be intimidating, but it’s definitely worth the effort! There are so many delicious survival recipes out there that are perfect for emergencies. In this blog post, we’ll share some of our favorite survival breads that are easy to make and store.  So…

Can you bring a travel emergency kit on a plane? Yes, but you must move past marketing hype and follow strict federal guidelines. To successfully clear a checkpoint, your pack  must: Contain zero knife blades (folding, fixed, or surgical scalpels). Feature scissor blades measuring under 4 inches from the pivot point to the tip. Avoid…