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10/02/2018 / By Carol Anderson

How to train yourself to be more situationally aware of your surroundings

The world is becoming crazier and scarier by the minute, what with all the news of shootings, bombings, and accidents reported on television. It’s highly important to become more vigilant and always prepare for worst-case scenarios. In times like this, nothing is more fitting than learning the art of situational awareness. In essence, situational awareness is simply being […]

07/18/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Simple DIY solutions to modern-day appliances that you could build from scratch if you lost everything

We live in a time where we mostly depend on appliances to make our lives easier. They are efficient, easy to use, require less effort for tasks, and can accomplish tasks very quickly. It’s hard to imagine a day where appliances were not available. But if you find yourself in such a situation, don’t worry. You can create your own […]

07/10/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Medical preparedness when SHTF: What you really need to know

No one really likes thinking of worst-case scenarios, but anything can happen at any given time. One of the greatest advantages you can have when SHTF is being knowledgeable about medicines and natural remedies in case of health emergencies. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com) You might be thinking that SHTF moments mean gun wounds, war, bombings, and ceilings […]

07/06/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Do you know how to tie these 6 essential knots?

Learning how to tie knots is a big life saver. More than just the regular tie-your-shoelace-knot, there are other types of knots which can really come in handy in times of emergencies. From knots that could help us build a shelter to storing our food, first aid and keeping ourselves from falling, this survival skill […]

07/04/2018 / By Carol Anderson

An easy guide to starting a fire with a water bottle

Whether you’re a full-fledged prepper or just a person who likes learning things, knowing how to create fire without any kind of igniter is one of the most important survival skills to learn. It’s a great skill, which not only helps you get warm, but it can also save your life when SHTF. Aside from the […]

07/03/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Tourniquet practice proven to improve survival in civilian trauma victims

The military has done a lot to protect the country and its people – a lot of its methods and techniques have been adapted and used in civilian medicine. In particular, the use of tourniquets to immediately arrest bleeding in the arms and legs has been shown to greatly increase a trauma victim’s odds of […]

06/24/2018 / By Carol Anderson

How to prevent pests in your pantry

Dealing with pantry pests – or any pest for that matter – can often be a pain for everyone. There are even times when they seem to just reappear a couple of days after you have cleaned your pantry. The truth is, pests will always find their way back to your food storage. Infestation can […]

06/16/2018 / By Carol Anderson

A survivalist’s tip sheet on what to do if you’ve been captured

The world is getting crazier by the minute. Stories about kidnappings, hostage-takings, mass shootings and the like are almost always on the news. Although there are authorities who can help victims, there will always be a slight chance that help is not going to come. This is why experts advise people to be knowledgeable on […]

06/12/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Stranded nurse saves his own life during a heart attack

Heart attacks are fatal, and no one really knows when it will happen, but when it does, it’s vital that you know how to reverse it. In Western Australia, a 44-year-old nurse saved himself from possible death caused by a heart attack. After feeling severe chest pain and dizziness while alone on-duty, the nurse, identified as Ryan […]

06/07/2018 / By Carol Anderson

First-aid 101: How to identify and treat spider bites

It’s really great that summer has come which means we get to enjoy the sun and hit the great outdoors. However, summertime is also the season for creepy spiders to come out and play. Thankfully, the common spider bites that we encounter are not dangerous, although they can still be painful, or worse, trigger other health […]

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