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1. Bulletproof Bushcraft On a Budget

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Interested in great bushcraft ideas? I was searching around on the web a few nights ago and ran across a great YouTube series from Dave Canterbury ( from Dual Survival Season 1 & 2). Dave is someone whom I admire for his ingenuity, survival skills, and bushcraft skills. He is all about being prepared but also being practical about it… Click to read more

2. How To Defend Your Home And Your Family From Drone Attacks

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How important is drone defense? In today’s ever-accelerating technological world, it’s no surprise that drones and drone defense have been evolving to every imaginable end. Recent FAA reports state that there are over 770,000 registered drones in the United States… Click to read more

3. Brutal and Beastly: 13 BADASS Bug Out Vehicles!

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A lot of preppers daydream about having the ultimate bug out vehicle. It becomes a hobby for some. For those with plenty of money, it becomes a “Toys for the Big Boys” kind of thing. For those on a budget, you can still prep your vehicle for when SHTF. As a matter of fact, there are a lot of bug out vehicles out there rolling the streets right now, they just don’t look like one… Click to read more

4. Lavender Oil Survival Uses

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There are many lavender oil uses. And for an essential oil enthusiast like me, it comes handy even for survival. Lavender is a green plant, producing beautiful purple flowers, known as a natural antibiotic due to its antiseptic properties. With its antiseptic properties, this plant is a popular choice for home remedies, helping relieve a number of illnesses such as headaches, anxiety, or upset stomachs. This wonderful essential oil has been a go-to first aid treatment of my family for a long time now… Click to read more

5. Surviving By The Skin Of Your Teeth: 7 Reasons To Stock Up On Dental Floss

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Dental floss does a lot more than help prevent gingivitis. Conveniently compact and incredibly affordable, you have every reason to stock up on it. And, there is no reason not to have at least one pack in your survival gear. Remember that one of the most important rules for packing a good go bag is to pack light… Click to read more

6. 15 Incredible Medicinal Herbs For Your Indoor Garden

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Knowing medicinal herbs and their uses is a true survival skill. But, planting a medicinal herb garden is a next level survival skill. Growing an indoor medicinal herb garden is an even more brilliant survival strategy. As you very well know when SHTF happens, it’s bound to get ugly with hoarding and looting. Having medicinal plants in the safety of your shelter will help you treat minor illness. Check out this list of medicinal herbs and their uses for your home! Click to read more

7. Container Gardening for Your Patio or Balcony

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Interested in container gardening for your limited patio space? You can grow and harvest significant crops by growing them in containers. It’s the perfect option for balcony and patio gardens. Check out this list of vegetables to grow for urban gardening and growing in containers! Click to read more

8. 7 Reasons Why You Need A Dash Cam For Your Vehicle

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A dash cam is not merely a recording gadget but a useful device capable of other practical purposes. Read on and find out why every car owner should install a dash cam! The number of car owners installing a dash cam has been increasing over the past few years. Why? It’s simply because of the safety benefits which have come to light from having one… Click to read more

9. 377 Survival Hacks And Skills You Should Know

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Survival hacks and skills are essential for anyone preparing for the worst. Prepper or no prepper, people from across the globe have always been prepping to survive. With whatever situation or circumstance they always have at least one or two survival hacks and skills up their sleeve. So what are the most useful survival hacks and skills that can get you out of any hitch? Click to read more

10. Is Dutch Oven Cooking A Part Of Your Emergency Plan? [Video Tutorial]

There is something nostalgic about Dutch oven cooking over an open flame. The smell, the feel, and the taste of this experience cannot be replicated by any other method of cooking… Click to read more

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