(Natural News) As a prepper, you should always be ready to deal with the inevitable. This means having a get-home bag in your car or at work and having a bug-out bag at home so you can evacuate with the necessary gear if SHTF. But if disaster strikes and you lose your survival gear, the […]

(Natural News) Herbalism is an essential skill, whether things are normal and quiet or when SHTF. If you want to learn about herbal medicine, here are some useful tips to get you started. (h/t to TheSurvivalMom.com) Like any other prepper skill, herbalism requires self-discipline and hard work. If you put in the work, you will […]

(Natural News) If you’re a prepper, you need to learn various skills and be street smart to help improve your chances of surviving when SHTF. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com) Here are 10 things you can do to improve your street-smarts before disaster strikes. Don’t draw attention to yourself The best way to avoid unwanted attention is not […]

(Natural News) Being alone in the wilderness means that you’re the only person you can depend on – and it requires a special frame of mind to ensure that you can beat the odds. The first, and most important, step is to become aware of what it means – and what it demands of you. […]

(Natural News) Many people have never seen a snake in person, yet the fear of snakes is one of the most common phobias. Ophidiophobia is the irrational fear of snakes, but it is sometimes called by a more general term, herpetophobia – the fear of reptiles. They slither, hiss and stare with unblinking eyes. Some […]

(Natural News) Convenience foods like TV dinners or instant mac and cheese can help reduce your prep time when cooking, but when SHTF it’s more important to know how to cook from scratch. This ensures that when you’re running low on supplies, you can still cook filling dishes even if you don’t have access to […]

(Natural News) Hunting, foraging and fire starting are all great skills to have when SHTF as they can significantly increase your chance of survival. However, these are not the only survival skills you should have. When SHTF, the following skills will also come in handy: (h/t to ApartmentPrepper.com) 1. Cooking Given how convenient processed foods are, many people […]

(Natural News) When SHTF, you will benefit from knowing various survival skills and trades. Aside from using these skills to stay alive by growing or making supplies like food or clothing, you can use them for side jobs to earn money for your homestead. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com) Side jobs for a post-SHTF world If you […]

(Natural News) Running a homestead requires a lot of your time and effort, and with it comes many expenses as well. Fortunately, preppers are creative and can save a bit of money by being frugal. You can also save on your water bill by setting up a rainwater harvesting system. Follow the tips below to […]

(Natural News) Some preppers love outdoor activities like camping and hiking because it allows them to spend more time in nature, especially if they live in the city. But preppers also know that to safely enjoy their time outdoors, they need to know important survival skills like navigation, firestarting, or shelter building. If you frequently take […]