Articles submitted from readers of prepper-resources.com for the knowledge of other readers.
May 03
By The Maj Odds are you have already considered fishing as a means of providing food post SHTF. I would bet that many of you reading this have some type of fishing equipment incorporated into your bugout bag or long term prepping stock piles. Unless you plan to bugout or bugin in some of the …
May 02
By Chris at Simplyhike.co.uk The days of navigation solely via a compass and paper map are gone, having moved over for GPS devices and smartphone apps. GPS technology has grown so much in the last decade that the publication of paper maps has dwindled, and traditional map publishers are turning to digital maps.In many ways, digital maps and GPS technology have improved …
Apr 26
By Georges Z. Fahmy – Senshido International We all heard the screeching noises from the ever-ending debate between AR and AK aficionados: the former yelling about the AK being uncomfortable to shoot, inaccurate, and “So Un-American” and the AK lovers telling their AR counterparts that Eugene Stoner’s baby is an unreliable piece of Tactical Gucci, …
Apr 15
By The Maj Most prepping discussions eventually turn to firearms and then to ammunition. Both are definitely valid topics of discussion and selecting the right firearm, stockpiling the right amount of ammunition, and becoming proficient in its use can make the difference in any survival situation. However, one topic I rarely hear discussed is “what …
Apr 11
by SafeGuard Armor What type of protection do you need? What is the threat you may face most probably? Are you afraid of getting shot at or are you afraid of being stabbed in the back street? These are the question you must answer before selecting a particular type of body armor. Depending on your …
Apr 10
By Ryan @ ContainerAuction.com When it comes to prepping, many folks are interested in using shipping containers for a secondary retreat or bug out shelter. However, there are a lot of misconceptions and mislead ideas with regards of how to move them, use them, and maintain them – and we’ve heard most of the questions …
Apr 04
By The Maj Everywhere you look when searching for information on being prepared for a SHTF scenario, you will find immeasurable amounts of information on what to stockpile, what not to stockpile, how to stockpile it, personal defense or protection, bugging out or bugging in, etc. Many people correctly insist that you include some type …
Apr 03
By David Artman Protecting yourself is more important than ever. Police budgets have been drastically cut due to financial strains over the last few years, resulting in a crippling loss of resources and personnel in dozens of cities across the U.S. With fewer law enforcement officers on the streets, many of these cities, including Chicago, …
Mar 28
By Fiona at SimplyHike.uk “Undo the guyline and pop it on to the peg other there,” I shout to my 10-year-old daughter as she insists on helping me to put up the family tent at the start of our week-long trip to Perthshire. “The guy line?” she questions. “The what line?.. And why is it …
Mar 20
By JM Our every day carry (EDC) equipment is a balancing act. We want more, but have to keep it manageable. So why not make some of the needed equipment stylish but still functional. You can find people of all ages wearing paracord bracelets, but are they wearing them for fashion reasons or is it …
Mar 19
By CJ Preface As a former law enforcement officer, I have had the benefit of seeing the other side of the fence. In my time as a LEO, I learned from a number of citizens first-hand how readily the freedom we have as Americans is given up by the misinformed and undereducated. I wanted to …
Feb 27
By Ditch Doctor We all love to get a good bargain, and you can get bargains at a dollar store on some items. However if you are prepping for a disaster, you need to stay away from these things at a dollar store: 1. Batteries: I saw Panasonic and Sunbeam on the shelf and both …
Feb 25
By Chris We live comfortable lives, at a great remove from our distant ancestors who were content with a dry cave and a full stomach. In the event of an emergency or life-changing disaster we too will have three basic needs; food, shelter and warmth. In preparation for an apocalyptic crisis it is advisable to …
Feb 21
By AJ Why should the average consumer choose to buy freeze dried foods? 1. Long Shelf Life – Freeze dried food has a much longer shelf life, making it ideal for emergency situations. These foods can be easily stored almost anywhere and at room temperature. Freezing or refrigeration is not necessary. 2. Easily Prepared – …
Feb 18
By Adeline We humans need food for proper nutrition. In times of crisis, access to a stable food supply is the key to continued survival. In the presence of natural disasters, human conflicts, climate change, and overpopulation, the threat of food shortages and total famine is not as far-fetched as it seems. Preparing long-term food supplies …
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