by Todd Walker SHTF Shave Kit matches my 1950’s bathroom tile This isn’t on the top of any apocalyptic list-of-lists. And in the midst of Novembeard, why would I spend money on shaving equipment like my granddaddy used? Two reasons: A.) Cool factor: Mention your close straight razor shave at the water cooler and get […]
by Todd Walker It’s trendy to forecast and prognosticate TEOTWAWKI and other SHTF events. We need to know what’s coming so we can make a plan to survive the event. Here’s the hitch: they’re rarely right. And even if they are right, will our plan save us? Every time I hear of a doomsday event […]
I’ve always been a fan of being self-sufficient and learning skills. Sailing is one of the skills that I always wanted to acquire but until my sister married her husband, I never knew anyone who sailed. I love it so much now that I’m considering selling everything and living on a sailboat. As you’ll see […]
(Guest Post) Learning how to predict the weather without relying on forecasts is an essential skill that a survivalist or prepper should develop. In general, a lot of people depend on a forecast to determine the kind of weather they are going to expect on a certain day. However, note that there are ways for […]
Before you end up growing a sustainable garden or establishing a bartering system with other survivalists, you must survive the first week on your own. If our power grid crashes or if your hometown gets hit by a blizzard, normal living conditions will be disrupted, and surviving week one post-SHTF will become a challenge. In […]
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In the wild, you can survive by making a meal out of edible insects. You’ll be glad to know they are actually nutritious and could fill your protein needs. 7 Edible Insects to Survive Starvation Outdoors Eating Insects in the Wild Being stuck in the wild can make you think of crazy things like having […]
SHTFPreparedness may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. Whether you believe the end of the world is nigh or think it’s a really good idea to be prepared just in case, building a SHTF home begins in the kitchen. You see it in every disaster-struck area: food […]
Selco interviewed by Daisy Luther I was recently emailing back and forth with Selco and we were discussing the situation in the US right now, with the political polarization, the rage, and the general cognitive dissonance. I asked him if he saw any similarities between our situation and the one in Bosnia when the SHTF […]
(Natural News) Weeds like bull thistle aren’t usually welcome in home gardens. But while most gardeners consider bull thistle as invasive plants, you can use certain types of thistle as a food source, an herbal remedy, and emergency cordage. (h/t to PreppersWill.com) What is bull thistle? Bull thistle (Cirsium horridulum), also called bristly thistle, is an herb […]