When we were hunter-gatherers and even after human settlements such as towns and villages were established thousands of years ago…our ancestors used all of their senses. All of them.
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Survival Skills
72 Hours Without This Will Kill You: Survival Water Fundamentals
Good Day, Ready Nutrition Readers! Welcome to “Part I” of a 3-part series detailing information on the fundamentals of water in a survival and preparedness arena. Today’s article will cover some purification methods and tools available to individuals and small...
5 Essential Emergency Protocols For Family Members Who Are Apart
The success of your preparedness endeavors is going to depend on how dedicated you are to following the organizational framework and procedures that you put in place.
Understanding The Stress Response: It Can Buy You Valuable Seconds
Giving yourself time to listen to the 10% of your brain under your control can, in many circumstances pay dividends that brass and lead alone cannot deliver.
5 Free Things You Can Do Now to Be More Prepared
The most obvious aspect of being prepared is the acquisition of supplies and gear. But that is not all there is to it.
Why Learning a Different Language Can Improve Your Survivability
Learning a foreign language (or several foreign languages) will give you and your family a distinct advantage when the SHTF.
Finding Your Way: Land Navigation Series, Part 1 – The Pace Count
Your pace count is your key to movement and land navigation on your feet. It is the basis for your two components of land navigation when traveling from one location to another: distance and direction.
How Can You Tell If Someone is Hiding a Gun?
So whether you’re preparing for a lawless future, or happen to presently live in a lawless neighborhood, learning to spot the signs of someone who is packing heat, could save your life.
Don’t Bug-Out Without One of These Handy Fire Starters
If you ever find yourself without the comforts and convenience of modern civilization, your ability to make a fire could mean the difference between life or death.
Must-Have Survival Kit Items That Won’t Require a Mule for Conveyance
Emergencies are never planned. They just happen. Be prepared by packing these five essentials in all your kits.
Hidden Energy Inside Your Pocket Change
Your pocket change stacked together can create energy! Learn how to make a simple battery from pennies, cardboard and vinegar.
10 Awesome Tips You Never Knew About Using Wood Stoves That May Change Your Life
Aside from using wood stoves to stay warm and cook food on, here are 10 tips you never knew on how to get the most out of your wood stove.
10 Essential Skills Necessary for Survival
Although it is important to be prepared for disaster situations, many are not adequately trained to handle the disaster situations in which they find themselves in. Having the proper skills and training will provide an individual with a well diversified knowledge base on how to survive during and after a disaster.
10 Prepper Uses for Safety Pins
The humble safety pin has more prepper uses than you would think.
10 Skills That Urban Preppers Should Learn
There are many skills you can learn to promote a more sustainable lifestyle while living in the city. Here are 10 skills anyone can begin.
3 of the Easiest Survival Shelters for ‘SHTF Scenarios’
Building a shelter is the most urgent priority in almost any survival situation. Shelter offers us protection from exposure to extreme cold and heat. Learn how to make three of the easiest shtf shelters to protect yourself from the elements.
3,000 Survival Books You Can Download for Free
Fortunately for us, there is a vast surplus of reading material for preppers, and much of it can be had for free.
31 Ways to Help Kids Trade Screens for Streams
“Go outside and play” were words rarely spoken in our home growing up. “Come inside and eat” was the usual echo coming from the back door. Todd walker Survival Sherpa Nothing indoors held my attention like the woods and streams of my youth. Curiosity drove me and my...
4 Safe Edible Mushrooms for Foragers and Cheapskates
Since food is expensive and mushrooms are highly nutritious, I think it’s worth looking at some edible mushrooms even a beginner (like me) can pluck, identify and safely consume without worrying.
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Boom: The Deadliest (and Coolest) Slingshot You’ve Ever Seen
In an emergency, this silent weapon can have deadly force.
7 Jobs That Are Going to Survive the Next Economic Crash
It’s just like any other disaster. If you prepare yourself ahead of time, you stand a better chance of staying above water when everything goes to hell.
Are You Prepared for a Cyber Attack?
Cyber attacks are becoming more of an issue in this day and age. In fact, Wall Street admits that a cyberattack could crash our banking system at any time. Are you prepared for this type of disaster?
8 Prepper Principles For a Prepared Mind
You can have all the preps in the world, but without a prepared mind, you will not be ready for what may come. These 8 crucial prepper principles can help you prepare your mind for a shtf lifestyle.
These Aren’t Considered SHTF Survival Skills, But They Really Should Be
There are certain skills that seem essential for surviving a catastrophic event, but these are a little surprising!
14 Ways to Repurpose Glass Jars
There is something about glass jars being used other than their intending purpose that makes a smile creep across my face.
10 Practical Reasons You Need Tarps in Your Emergency Preparedness Gear
Tarps serve multiple purposes in an emergency situation and are great for long-term uses. Here are 10 practical uses for tarps in an emergency situation.
Trauma Medicine: How to Use and Apply a Tourniquet
Tourniquets aren’t discussed often when it comes to prepping supplies; the focus seems to be on medical supplies such as antibiotics and simple first aid kit. But a tourniquet should be added to your gear, and there is one big life-saving reason why.
15 Items That Should Be In Your Vehicle During the Winter
Winter brings about erratic weather patterns and chances are that we may be caught in them while we are driving. Having an emergency kit in our vehicles will help to ensure our basic needs are met.
24 Common And Frightening Concerns Elderly Disaster Victims Face
The elderly are a part of the population that is the most vulnerable during times of evacuation and emergency. They face many concerns both before a disaster strikes and immediately afterward.