(Natural News) A first aid kit is an essential item both for regular days and an emergency. Should you lose your first aid kit, would you know how to prepare an improvised one? (h/t to TheRealSurvivalists.com) If someone gets hurt in an emergency, a prepper must stay calm and look for makeshift tools for an improvised […]

(Natural News) A team of scientists from Ohio were so intrigued with the potential of human feces; they tried really hard to craft it into functioning blades. The scientists, from the Department of Anthropology, Kent State University and the Department of Archaeology, Cleveland Museum of Natural History hypothesized that they could make a functional knife […]

(Natural News) A good guideline when foraging is to never eat anything that you don’t fully recognize: Many plants in the wild that may look edible but are actually poisonous. There are also some telltale signs to help you identify which plants are not safe to eat. (h/t to Survivopedia.com) One of the most common signs of […]

(Natural News) Common mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is often used as a natural substitute for toilet paper. But did you know this useful plant can be used for so much more? (h/t to BioPrepper.com) The common mullein In the western U.S., common mullein is known as the “cowboy toilet paper.” Take note that when using this plant […]

(Natural News) Do you know how to build a pocket survival kit? As a prepper, you need a PSK so you have access to basic survival items and tools on the fly. (h/t to Survivopedia.com) As the name implies, a pocket survival kit (PSK) is a small container packed with essential survival items. Your PSK should […]

(Natural News) As a prepper, you need to remember that survival skills are just as important as your supplies and gear. Even if you only have basic tools in your bag, having these 10 crucial skills will allow you to survive out in the wild. (h/t to TheRealSurvivalists.com) (1) Firestarting If you know how to start […]

(Natural News) The wilderness is not as barren as you might think – you can find food such as edible roots, tubers, rhizomes, and bulbs if you’re out in the wild. Listed below are seven wild edible roots to add to your roster of foods that you can forage in the wilderness. These wild edible […]

(Natural News) In a long-term survival situation, is it suitable for distilled water to be your primary water source? (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com) Distillation is an old and reliable form of water purification that has been around since World War II. This process produces clear and clean water that is almost entirely free of minerals, biological matter, chemicals, and […]

(Natural News) Depending on their needs, preppers rely on different tools for various survival applications. If you’re not sure where to start, here’s a list of 12 items that can help you survive when disaster strikes. (h/t to SurvivalistPrepper.net) This list doesn’t just include the kind of gear you need in your survival bag. Certain tools and […]

(Natural News) Whether you’re camping or bugging out, outdoor trips require a crucial item — a firestarting kit. A well-planned kit contains several ways to start a fire so you can stay warm and cook outdoors. (h/t to ModernSurvivalBlog.com) Firestarting skills are essential to your survival, especially when SHTF. Ideally, you should know how to start a fire using […]