(Natural News) Like other prepping skills, knowledge about meat safety is a crucial part of survival when SHTF. Learn how to properly prepare food and how to identify meat that is safe to consume to avoid contamination and food poisoning. Whether you’re butchering wild animals from a hunt or livestock from your homestead, you need […]

(Natural News) A bowl of fresh fruits is a beautiful centerpiece to any table, but there’s one downside to keeping one: fruit flies. Flies spread bacteria, but you can keep your home fruit fly-free using natural remedies. (h/t to NewLifeOnAHomestead.com) What are fruit flies? Fruit flies belong to the genus Drosophila and these tiny insects can often be […]

(Natural News) The prepping lifestyle is rewarding, but it also involves a steep learning curve. If you truly want to succeed as a prepper, you can learn from the mistakes of others. (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com) Detailed below are four common mistakes that preppers make and how to avoid them. Not prioritizing your physical fitness A prepper […]

(Natural News) Don’t get stuck on the dream stage when thinking about your own homestead. With some planning and hard work, you can also set up a backyard homestead for all your prepping needs. (h/t to MDCreekmore.com) Getting started If you’re serious about homesteading, you need to understand one thing. Before you can relax on your […]

(Natural News) Prepping doesn’t come cheap, but that doesn’t mean you won’t find worthwhile survival equipment at your local discount store. You’d be surprised by the selection of useful items you can find at some stores. Cut down on your prepping costs by stocking up on these 12 affordable survival items. (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com) Disposable gloves Disposable […]

(Natural News) Bugging out isn’t a simple picnic in the great outdoors. The food you will bring will have a significant impact on your overall experience. It must be packed with nutrients to help you keep your strength up, but lightweight at the same time so as not to weigh you down. And since you won’t […]

(Natural News) Being a prepper is more than just a simple hobby: It’s a full-time lifestyle. True survivalists remain prepared for anything, not just during emergencies, but even in their everyday lives. Here are the top four traits every prepper should have to survive anything when SHTF. (h/t to OffGridSurvival.com) A true survivalist never stops learning […]

(Natural News) As a prepper, it’s important to know about proper food storage and how to gather the necessary supplies for your stockpile. But how do you prevent food spoilage if you experience a long-term power outage? (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com) Before SHTF, make sure you have backup power for your appliances, especially your fridge and freezer. […]

(Natural News) If you’re staying at a homestead or otherwise living off the grid, you probably already rely on solar power as your primary source of electricity. However, you might want to consider supplementing your supply with other alternative sources of energy. If you have some spare equipment lying around, you can repurpose these items into unconventional methods […]

(Natural News) Some preppers set their sights on living off-grid to be truly free from the hustle and bustle of city life. But before you go totally off-grid, consider the pros and cons of certain housing situations like living in cabins, on boats, or in recreational vehicles (RVs). (h/t to OffgridSurvival.com) Cabins When you talk […]