The 5 C’s is a set of equipment and tools which often forms the core of any survival pack. It lists the top 5 most essential types of items that greatly improve survivability. The 5 C’s of survival are: Cutting Tools Combustion Devices Cover Container Cordage The 5 C’s is part of a larger list, … Read more
The 10 C’s of survival list the 10 most indispensable types of items every prepper needs. For a lot of novice preppers and survivalists, and even experienced ones, it serves as the most basic set of tools and supplies required to build a survival pack. The 10 C’s of survival includes: Cutting Tools Combustion Devices … Read more
When the big one comes and SHTF, preppers should have a contingency plan that involves living on the move and sustaining themselves with the bounties from mother nature. As such, they should be preparing a bag or a kit solely for this purpose. This bag is called an INCH Bag. It stands for I’m Never … Read more
In 1974, chemists at the National Food Processors Association (NFPA) analyzed the contents of canned goods recovered from a steamboat that sunk in the Mississippi River more than 100 years ago. Although the food has lost its fresh smell and original appearance, there was no trace of microbial contamination and was deemed safe for consumption … Read more
Preppers and survivalists who use their vehicles for everyday travel should have a bug-out bag or a get-home bag stored in that vehicle. For cars, a full-fledged bug-out bag is possible since there’s space to store a large bag. Every bug-out bag should include at least one of each item or something equivalent to it. … Read more
Vacuum sealing is a great way to save space and increase the shelf life of most food. However, it’s far from perfect and comes with its set of disadvantages. Disadvantages: Needs special bags Not all bags are reusable Expensive Anaerobic bacteria will thrive Can’t vacuum seal delicate food Some food will still spoil even if … Read more
Information is a valuable resource, and a means to reliably transfer and receive it is an essential part of prepping for survival. As such, aside from the use of smartphones that relies on cellular networks and data, preppers should learn and invest in other means of long-distance communication. Here is a list of reliable devices … Read more
Axes are an indispensable tool for preppers and survivalists. It comes in various lengths, sizes, and weights. Depending on the task at hand, there’s an appropriate type that should be used to make the job easier. There’s a wide variety of axes with overlapping names and functions. In general, there are 4 types of axes … Read more
One of the key goals for surviving when SHTF is the establishment of a reliable food source. It can be achieved through various means like hunting, foraging, bartering, and gardening. Having one’s prepper garden is going to be essential for food security. Below are some crops that are easy to grow, have a good yield, … Read more
Seaweed is a nutrient dense food rich in fiber, protein, and vitamins like vitamin K and folic acid (vitamin B9). It can be bought fresh, dried, and seasoned. All of which have different shelf lives. A batch of fresh seaweed will last for 3-4 days in the fridge, while dried, packed seaweed will last for … Read more
