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You will find the idea of prepping more and more in the news. Many fear our food supply may be compromised. Others fear civil unrest. Still others want to be self-sustaining in the event of a weather catastrophe or other emergency.
Whatever the motivation, it’s always wise to be prepared. We can all learn some practical, easy-to-implement tips, just in case. We offer lots of great advice about getting started prepping as well as information for the experienced prepper.
Whether you live on a rural homestead or in a busy city, taking steps to prep can be invaluable. We discuss essential items to have on hand as well as what to start buying in bulk. Survivalists, preppers and those just wanted to have a bit of a backup plan can all benefit from learning from experienced preppers. It has become almost a hobby for some of us. It doesn’t cost a lot of money, nor does your stockpile have to take up a lot of space. However, all of your planning will become invaluable should you and your family ever need it.
This is about the Becker BK7 Knife. There are so many reviews on the Becker BK7 Knife. There is a reason for that. It’s a great knife. Specs for Ka-Bar Becker BK7 Knife It’s high carbon steel, 1095 Cro-Van, and Rockwell Hardness 56-58. Even better: It’s made in the USA. It’s a quality 7-inch blade with a saber or flat grind, not a full flat which I found does a great job splitting wood, that … Read more
Now, I want to be really clear about gun safe. Having a good full-size gun safe is essential but having an easily accessible gun safe for your pistol is also critical. But, what we’re talking about here is your primary personal defense handgun that you carry with you on a daily basis. “How do I store my gun at home securely using a gun safe?” How do I secure that? Well, there are a couple … Read more
Prepping for survival, if you want to help your family, you need to learn to be prepared for survival. Make it your way of life so you are ready for Mother Nature and society. An example would be the worldwide outbreak that is disrupting the global supply chain. It is not a mindset you get into when you hear about a storm or hurricane coming, it is a mindset that keeps you alert and prepared … Read more
Planning food storage for whenever a disaster strikes is essential. You need to be prepared for if there is ever a shortage of food, water, gas and other necessities for emergency food storage. The local help disaster help teams might not reach you in time because they might be needed elsewhere. What will you do then? You will definitely wish you had prepared for such a time. Whenever you hear about natural disasters that have … Read more
If you like to live independently and feel you can provide for yourself without interacting with the society around you, you can become a prepper but need some Homesteading Skills. Preppers prepare for a number of different things, including economic downturns like the one the world is going through at the moment. So, if disaster does strike, they are in a good position to avert it and can easily adapt to the changing mores. One … Read more
Overcome Food Crisis – Prepare for rising food prices and potential shortages—starting right now. Our well-being is dramatically affected by things we can’t control: weather, inflation, politics, etc. More immediately, now there are worldwide concerns. Many popular processed foods are based on corn and soy. These two products and other grains are the foundation of commercial livestock feeds. Ways to prepare for food crisis Taking easy steps to prepare for a food shortage is in your … Read more
There’s a lot to know about storing grain in buckets. But the great thing is, once you learn how, it’s easy to do. Our hacks will make it even easier! Q#1: How do you go about storing grain in buckets? Q#2: Do you have to do anything to keep air out? A: We have two short answers and one long answer for that! Grain Storage in Buckets Grains can be poured directly into sanitized buckets with … Read more