I purchased the Tungsten tactical pen and an Aviation tactical pen to compare and familiarize myself with these inexpensive self-defense tools. The most apparent thing that I learned is that not all tactical pens are created equal. There are a few things you’ll want to look for in a […]
Growing Fruits All Year Round Adding fruits into one’s diet is essential in keeping oneself healthy but growing them in your own backyard puts in even more benefits. In the recent years, people have placed a huge importance in fresh, chemical-free food which is why being able to […]
Communication during an emergency between yourself and your friends and family is so crucial that it almost goes without saying. Yet have you considered what you would do if the phone networks went down? What if there was no more internet? It doesn’t take a big stretch to […]
8 Step Communication Emergency Plan In an emergency, the first resource that people WANT is a way to send and receive information. Being connected plays a vital role in our sense of safety and well being. It’s important to be able to connect or locate your loved ones […]
Hygiene supplies are an essential part of good health and comfortable living. However, hygienic care is often the most overlooked prep. Many may remember getting extra rolls of toilet paper and a few tubes of toothpaste, but what else should you include in your hygiene preps? Below are […]
How can you tell if canned food is bad? Do you know the signs of spoiled canned food that might be deadly? There are several ways harmful bacteria can contaminate canned food. In the United States, there are over 100 cases of botulism are reported each year. This harmful […]
Preppers Survive gets quite a few emails each month. My favorite emails are from newbie Preppers because they have an intensity and an urgency in their comments and questions. This intense urgency is how I felt when I first started prepping. I laboriously looked for articles on prepping […]
Choosing the best food for your bug out bag can be challenging. There are several things to consider: shelf life, calories, taste, weight, bulk, fragility, and prep time. Here are several bug out bag food ideas that I have used in my emergency kits over the years that […]
An item that every emergency kit should have, but a small percentage actually do, is a power bank. A power bank can charge a depleted cell phone when a conventional outlet isn’t available. My husband is a Boy Scout leader and he took a power bank for the […]
I’ve noticed that on several Prepper discussion boards, people are looking for an extensive prepper supplies checklist, a way to organize their preps, wishlist, and survival goals. If you are one of the many looking for a way to organize your preps, then I hope this article and […]