Burning firewood provides a cozy ambience during cold winter weather. But, more than this, it gives off adequate heating to help you survive the freezing temperature. Hence, you should know which firewood can burn the longest and keep you warm throughout a cold night. The primary factors that affect the burning capacity of firewood are … Read more
If you are living off the grid, your supply of electricity is probably limited, which means it is impractical to use an electric washing machine to do your laundry. There are several alternative methods you can use, and most of them just require manual operation to work. The best methods of doing off grid laundry … Read more
Activated charcoal is available in tablets, capsules, pellets, powder, and suspension. It is mainly used as an antidote for ingested poison and drugs. Currently, it is also being used off label to treat bloating, diarrhea, and stomach bugs. There is still no concrete evidence on the use of activated charcoal for stomach bugs (norovirus) and … Read more
Where there is a need to evacuate unexpectedly due to emergency situations, a “bug out bag” is indispensable to have for one’s survival. Bug out bag is a portable pack containing vital items that will help sustain a person, typically for at least 72 hours, along his journey to a safer destination. A well-prepared emergency … Read more
Antibiotics are chemical compounds that can either kill or inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria. However, over the years, the use of the term antibiotics has broadened and is being used by the non-medically trained to refer to all drugs that can kill or inhibit the growth of any microorganisms like protozoa and fungi. … Read more
The average adult has around 4,500 ml to 5,700 ml of circulating blood. A loss of blood equal to 1/5th or 20% of a person’s total blood volume can already result in serious complications, irreversible brain, organ, or limb damages, and eventually, death. How fast a person bleeds to death will depend on several factors: … Read more
Bleeding is the loss of blood from the systemic circulation. It can occur either externally, or internally. Depending on the degree of the bleed and its cause, the effect can be unremarkable, or life-threatening. In this article, we will be discussing how to identify each, and how to manage them in an emergency setting, a … Read more
Fresh fruits and vegetables can become a rarity during troubled times. Freezing food is a good way to prepare for when SHTF as long as the electricity stays up, or a backup source of power is established. To save space, preppers can also extract the juice from the fruit before freezing. Orange juice can be … Read more
Heat is essential to maintain our normal body functions. The normal body temperature is around 98.6 oF (37 oC). People tend to lose body heat faster when exposed to moisture, and cold weather. If too much heat is lost, and the body temperature falls below 95 oF (35 oC), a medical emergency called hypothermia occurs … Read more
Accidents, calamities, medical emergencies, and unforeseen events can turn a person’s life upside down. Being prepared to face these challenges when SHTF can become the difference between surviving, and dying. A good prepper will have a small kit of medical supplies on-hand. But a great prepper will have an extensive list of supplies, tools, and … Read more
