Survival Cache Locations & The Short-Term Bug-Out

Mind4Survival discusses survival caches

Social unrest is becoming more frequent everywhere, and signs indicate things will worsen. Protests, crime, rioting, and strikes can happen suddenly or in waves, leading to government crackdowns. Things like martial law, curfews, and other restrictions are real and now a possibility, potentially making the situation critical. A small cache close to home or even…

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Seed Saving: The Prepper’s Primer

A primer on seed saving

Have you become a competent gardener? Are you looking to up your sustainability game? A lot of pieces go into developing an independent food supply, and while very few people in the United States will probably achieve total food independence, a lot of us gardeners are always thinking about what we can do next. If…

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Prepping for Massive Bleeding Scenarios

In the case of massive bleeding, you need to be prepared to act quickly

One of the most important medical skills we can know and possess is stopping massive bleeding. We are exponentially more likely to need medical skills than any defensive skills. If we are in a situation that requires our defensive skills, it is just as likely to require our medical skills. The same can not be…

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Prepper Camp with Rick Austin

Prepper Camp Logo

I first attended Prepper Camp in 2017 and had a fantastic time. If you’re into preparedness, and since you’re reading this article, I’m going to assume that you are, Prepper Camp is the event for you! With that, read on and learn about this awesome event! What Is Prepper Camp? Prepper Camp is an annual…

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Ensuring a Safe Off-Grid Water Supply

Water Barrels in the Desert

Lyle, a Mind4Survival reader, sent me this question: “I just purchased an off-grid cabin in Northern Arizona that hasn’t been lived in for five years or more.  A local company hauls water to this and other parcels, and we have two empty containers for water, one of about 400 gallons and the other of about…

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Natural Gas Bans: Coming to a City Near You

Remember when people thought that the government banning gas stoves was a conspiracy theory? Well, like they say, the difference between a conspiracy theory and news is about six months. And sure enough, the state of New York has indeed banned gas stoves. New residential construction will no longer permit gas stoves, furnaces, and propane…

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Prepper Pantry: A Practical Guide to Stocking Your Kitchen

Person in Their Prepper Pantry

A well-stocked prepper pantry is essential in today’s uncertain world of societal turmoil, economic strife, and kinetic geo-political gamesmanship. Whether it’s natural disasters, power outages, or economic disruptions, having a well-stocked pantry also provides long-term security and peace of mind. The purpose of this article is to provide a practical guide to stocking your kitchen…

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Fitness As A Survival Skill

Fitness is a survival skill

When most of us think of being prepared or improving our situation, we think of skills and gear. Both of which usually cost money. One of the best ways to be prepared to survive a traumatic or isolating event is to be physically fit. Improving our survival fitness capabilities doesn’t have to cost anything. We…

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Maintenance Logs For Preppers

Do you ever finish tasks and then think to yourself, that should have taken half as long? I had to adjust my well hydrant recently, and that was what I found myself thinking at the end.  A neighbor had taught me how to adjust it several months ago; I watched what he did and was…

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