How to Purify Water for Drinking

How to purify drinking water

Do you know how to purify water for drinking? Having enough fresh, pure water to meet our daily consumption needs is a part of everyday life. Unfortunately, most of us tend to take it for granted until the worst happens. Ideally, you have an available store of clean water on hand when a disaster occurs.…

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29: Personal Safety and Security Tips

Whether in the woods or the city, these tips will help you keep yourself safe

Personal safety and security tips are essential. People must understand that tragedy can befall anyone. Therefore, it is up to each of us to enhance our personal security posture as much as possible. In so doing, we will be less likely to experience problems, as in the case of Kevin Hamby of Lancing, TN. While…

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How Much Water Do You Have to Drink a Day?

Guide for determining how much water to drink per day

How much water do you have to drink a day to stay hydrated, healthy, and able to perform at the top of your game? In the developed world, we tend to take clean, potable drinking water for granted. Typically, you don’t think about how much water you should drink a day. It’s understandable. Water is…

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28: Great Prepper Gift Ideas for Any Occasion

Find the perfect gift for the prepper in your life

Are you looking for some great prepper gift ideas for the survival-minded person in your life? Do you ever wonder what to get for those who are into preparedness? Maybe you’re not a prepper, or perhaps you’re shopping for the prepper who seems to have everything. If so, we’ve got some great prepper gift ideas…

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M4S 027: What You Need to Know About Prepper Dog Training

Prepper dog training as part of your security plan

Dogs are already part of many people’s lives. If you already have a canine family member, why not engage in some prepper dog training to make them a part of your security plan? Why Should You Train Your Dog? Untrained dogs could become a liability, both before and after the SHTF. An unruly dog isn’t…

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25: Preparing for Cold Weather and Winter Health Risks

Some basic knowledge and preparations are the keys to surviving cold weather scenarios.

Preparing for cold weather comes with its own set of challenges. It means getting ready for health concerns such as frostbite, hypothermia, sanitation, and warmth. If you live someplace cold, winter weather is reality, and so is the need to understand winter medicine concerns. People should embrace winter, prepare for it and take it seriously.…

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24: Winter Preparedness – Are You Ready for the Season?

Are you prepared for winter weather?

Nearly everyone experiences winter to some level. Even those who live in warm climates typically have a few months where it’s cooler than normal. So, no matter where you live, winter preparedness based on your location’s conditions is essential. Winter storms are very all-encompassing.  The storms are all-encompassing because they produce a variety of hazards…

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23: 7 Air Travel Preparedness Tips for Preppers

Learn why air travel preparedness is so important

Why is having an air travel preparedness mindset important? When traveling by air, you never know where you’ll end up because of unexpected diversions, etc. Every flight has the potential to strand you somewhere you don’t intend to be. Just because you bought a ticket to Mexico, doesn’t mean you’re going to end up in…

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21: How to Start Prepping on a Budget with the Basics

Start prepping while staying within your budget

How to start prepping on a budget is different than starting with lots of money to spend. It’s all about focusing on the basics and spending your limited money where it counts the most. In some ways, prepping on a budget is even better because it forces you to think about the essential things. This…

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20: Buying Gold and Silver for Survival Preps

Should I be buying gold and silver as part of my preps?

Buying gold and silver for survival has long been recommended as an excellent investment for the preparedness-minded.  Before buying, there are a few things you need to know to make a smart investment in your future. What Are Precious Metals? Precious metals like gold and silver are metals that retain monetary value. Gold and silver…

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