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Bad food will kill you: Poor diet number one cause of death, chronic disease worldwide

August 26, 2019 - Posted by Edsel Cook

(Natural News) Many preppers may not realize that the greatest threat to their survival isn’t a natural disaster or malevolent humans. It is an unhealthy diet, the leading cause of early death and chronic diseases. Researchers from The Global Burden of Disease Study evaluated the risk factors for premature deaths. They observed the diets of […]
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6 Useful medical devices to have when SHTF

August 26, 2019 - Posted by Melissa Smith

(Natural News) Because there are many medical devices available, it can get confusing to choose which ones to invest in. To help you out, here are six medical devices that may be important to have when SHTF. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com) #1 Advisory external defibrillators (AEDs) Having an AED on hand could save lives, especially in […]
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How do you deal with dental abscesses in a SHTF situation?

August 21, 2019 - Posted by Edsel Cook

(Natural News) Tooth abscesses can become deadly if you don’t have access to specialized dental care. Preppers and homesteaders must learn about the warning signs of a dental abscess, how to prevent it, and how to treat this dental emergency when it happens off-grid. An infection produces pus, which accumulates into an abscess. In tooth infections, the pus pools […]
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Bang for your buck: 12 Preps you can get from a discount store

August 20, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) Prepping doesn’t come cheap, but that doesn’t mean you won’t find worthwhile survival equipment at your local discount store. You’d be surprised by the selection of useful items you can find at some stores. Cut down on your prepping costs by stocking up on these 12 affordable survival items. (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com) Disposable gloves Disposable […]
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Prepping for SHTF: Top gear you need

August 14, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) The last thing any prepper would want is to be caught off guard during a disaster or emergency. In case SHTF, you should be prepared with the right equipment to help you survive. Stock up on these crucial pieces of survival gear and you will be ready for anything. (h/t to PreppersWill.com) Bug-out bag […]
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Sugar: Cheap, effective wound treatment with a long shelf life

August 10, 2019 - Posted by Edsel Cook

(Natural News) Processed sugar is bad for the health when consumed in sugary foods or sweetened beverages. However, it can potentially save lives when applied to wounds as a disinfectant and healing ingredient. In ancient times, Egyptian healers used sugar to speed up the healing of injuries. During the Napoleonic wars, soldiers stuffed sugar into wounds […]
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Bugging out doesn’t have to harm the environment – 10 low-impact ways to set up your camp

August 9, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) When bugging out, many preppers turn to nature to forage for resources, but an important part of being a prepper is respecting the environment. Whether you’re just taking a quick camping trip for the weekend or planning to live off the grid for an extended amount of time, you should always try to leave your […]
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The essential guide to making trail foods for when you bug out

August 6, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) Bugging out isn’t a simple picnic in the great outdoors. The food you will bring will have a significant impact on your overall experience. It must be packed with nutrients to help you keep your strength up, but lightweight at the same time so as not to weigh you down. And since you won’t […]
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Don’t wait for these 8 emergencies to start saving

August 6, 2019 - Posted by Melissa Smith

(Natural News) Many people fail to financially prepare for the future. Having an emergency savings fund is important to the financial security of your family. Here are eight emergencies that could cause you financial stress and difficulty. (h/t: TheOrganicPrepper.com) #1 Job loss or government shutdown This is one of the main reasons why you need […]
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Here’s why weather spotting classes are a must for preppers

August 2, 2019 - Posted by Ralph Flores

(Natural News) Talking about the weather is one of the easiest ways to break the ice. Preppers, however, know there’s much more to “How’s the weather?” than your typical answers. In fact, it’s one of the factors you should consider in a post-SHTF scenario. Learning how to properly spot the weather makes all the difference, […]
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Rethinking Vulnerability Management: “If It’s Not in the Scanner, It Didn’t Happen” Needs to Go

Rethinking Vulnerability Management: “If It’s Not in the Scanner, It Didn’t Happen” Needs to Go

By Anton Chuvakin10 min read
Recently, somebody from a fairly mature security team told me something I did not want to hear: if software vendors run “Mythos-class” models on their own code and fix what they find, they must publish a CVE for every fixed vulnerability.
[IMG]https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/689/1*PU944rHoMJCEdFQJu-KkIg.png[/IMG]CVE artMy first reaction (vendor hat firmly on, since I now work at Cisco) was: huh? Why? These bugs were found by the vendor, fixed by the vendor and were never public. A vast majority (but not all!) are not exploited. CVE CNA rules make assignment a SHOULD, not a MUST, and whether a quietly shipped fix even counts as “publicly disclosed” is something considered debatable. Why would anybody want it?
My second reaction, a bit later in the conversation was: oh, that!
They have a point. Sort of. They were simply describing how their vulnerability management program works. And, I suspect, how many of yours work too. Their problem is about to become everybody’s problem; they just noticed it first.
The Problem In One Sentence

Many VM programs start with a vulnerability scan, not with a patch, a vendor release or … a news headline about a new terrible security issue.
The chain looks like this:
[IMG]https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/954/1*JD08l2p2qtSRJK34H4yg3A.png[/IMG]old sad VMNote what is not on this list: the vendor advisory. It is not an input in their case.
Before anybody snickers or ROFLs about it: this was a sound design for about 20 years. In the 2000s and 2010s, an issue that mattered usually got a CVE (yes, before the “vuln-purists” tear me to shreds, there were some exceptions to this even back then!). And a CVE got a check from your vulnerability scanner vendor, usually within days (in my Gartner days, we called them “Q/R/T” for the reasons you can easily guess…). Auditors want evidence, ticketing systems need an ID, and SLAs need an event that starts the clock. A “scan-first” program is what you get when you optimize for all of that at scale. It is a property of the pipeline, not a failure of the people running it.
So a software or an OS vendor can shout “URGENT, upgrade now!” all it wants. If the fix has no CVE, the scanner (usually) has no finding, there is no ticket, no SLA clock, no change request, and no patch (at the companies that follow that model).
Here are the two paths side by side:
[IMG]https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1003/1*9wtWbzXkyknDO-RI6fCcPQ.png[/IMG]Paths tableWhy This Matters Now: Hello, Vulnerability Apocalypse

I hate the “post-Mythos” label as much as the next person, but these numbers are not marketing. (BTW, every time you say “post-Mythos” for marketing purposes, Claude kills a kitten.)
In Patch Sound Barrier Part 2 I defined the “vulnerability apocalypse” as four things arriving together: massive vulnerability volume, fast exploit development, exploitation at scale and resulting incident damage. Factor #1 is no longer theoretical: high and critical CVEs from notable vendors ran at roughly 3.5x the prior monthly record in June 2026, and at about 5x in July.
Now the twist: those charts only count the fixes that got a CVE. The pile of internally found, internally fixed, never-CVE’d bugs is not on any chart. For scale: Anthropic said in May that Mythos Preview had been used to find more than 10,000 high- or critical-severity bugs, not all of them publicly reported.
That is the part of the iceberg your scanner cannot see (usually). So a big chunk of the AI era’s fixes may be exactly the ones that scan-first programs miss! Your patch SLA dashboard stays green while your actual exposure grows. Green-but-wrong is worse than red.
BTW, “internally found” does not mean “nobody else knows.” Attackers have access to capable models too, AI makes patch diffing cheap, and some vendor advisories now list “internally discovered” bug classes that also contain actively exploited bugs. Found internally means “we found it too,” not “we found it first and only.” Yes, I know, Captain Obvious strikes again, but a scan-first program behaves as if this were not obvious at all.
Timing makes it worse. Here is one real example (via X post): CVE-2026–72529, a remote, unauthenticated script execution bug in TrueConf Server. The issue was found in June, the patch was also released in June, exploitation was spotted in July, and the CVE was assigned in August, by Kaspersky as a third-party CNA, not by the vendor. For a scan-first program, that bug did not exist for about two months, including the month it was being exploited. Note that even the “exploited bugs get a CVE” metric ran a month behind the exploitation here — away too slow. (Yes, it is a niche product. Niche is exactly where scanner coverage is thinnest.)
Who Taught Us to Think This Way?

Naturally, I also asked on X, and I got my share of thoughtful responses like “ask if adversaries will delay exploitation until a CVE and severity score exist”, “FYI, vulnerabilities without CVEs, or with low scores, regularly cause damage” and a reminder that “a CVE reflects severity after discovery, not exploit probability.” All true, all ignored by scan-first vulnerability management programs…
The best answer IMHO was this point: somewhere along the way, “a lookup key [CVE] became a proxy for risk.” Indeed, how did that happen?
“Scan-first” did not appear out of nowhere. Scanner vendors taught the market to think this way, and the market went along happily.
Some of the blame here is well deserved:

• Coverage was sold in CVEs. For years, the headline number in every bake-off was how many CVEs a product detects and how fast a new check ships. Many customers learned that the CVE list is the threat model.
• The CVE became the unit of work. Dashboards, risk scores, SLA reports and ticketing integrations were all built around CVE IDs. Anything without one is a second-class citizen in the product, and therefore in the program.
• “Clean scan” became audit evidence. Compliance scanning made “the scan report is clean” the proof that auditors still ask for. In PCI DSS ASV scanning, pass or fail is largely decided by the CVSS scores of the findings. (Yes, I co-wrote a book on PCI, so I am not innocent here either.)
• Non-CVE coverage exists, but nobody marketed and sold it. Many scanners do have checks keyed to vendor bulletins, and most flag outdated or unsupported versions. In practice, those often land as low-priority findings that no SLA tracks. They were never the thing on the slide…

And before you say “just use KEV and EPSS”: both are keyed on … CVE IDs. KEV only lists vulnerabilities that have an assigned CVE, and EPSS only scores CVEs. “Risk-based” Vulnerability Management built on CVE-keyed inputs inherits the exact same blind spot. Not very risk-aware, that is.
To be fair, all of this was once rational. A CVE is a clean, shared, countable unit, and you can build a product (and a business) on countable units. This worked kinda OK in 2015, worked poorly in 2021, and really, really does not work in 2026.
So a market that was essentially taught “if it’s not in the scanner, it didn’t happen” now needs to learn something new, and the people who taught the first lesson are best placed to teach the next one.
The Three Obvious Fixes Are Suboptimal

CVEs are not only a scanner input; they are also a public accountability ledger. This industry has a long and not very proud history of silent patching, and “trust us, we fixed it, this matters to you” has earned all the skepticism it gets.
At the same time, the vendor-side point also stands. Defenders at software companies will use those models to fix their code, and their code is getting better and more secure. Flooding the market with huge piles of CVEs will not help anybody. Both things are true at once, and that is what makes this problem interesting.
So, the quick fixes, each with a catch:

• Option 1: A CVE for every internally found bug. At AI scale, this floods scanner queues with hundreds of findings that a single upgrade closes. We have actually run this experiment: after the Linux kernel became a CNA in 2024, it started assigning CVEs for thousands of backported fixes, and people have complained about the noise ever since. Even Epoch had to footnote it as noise in their CVE charts.
• Option 2: Bundled CVEs. Cisco now ships scheduled security releases with CVEs bundled by weakness type (CWE), and still assigns an individual CVE when a bug is exploited or needs a compensating control. It is a pragmatic middle path. If a bundle is scored by its worst member, it also pushes you toward handling exceptions per release rather than per CVE, which, as you will see below, is exactly where I think you should end up anyway…
• Option 3: Read vendor advisories manually. Ah, the good old days! Mapping advisories from hundreds of vendors onto thousands of assets by hand does not scale, and frankly never did.

Note that Option 3 is wrong about the how, not the what. The advisory does need to reach your program. A human with a browser and 200 vendor websites just cannot be the delivery mechanism.
So What Would Actually Work? Make the Advisory an Input

In my strictly private opinion, the vendor advisory must become a first-class input to vulnerability management, next to the scan, not behind it. Not “instead of the scan,” and not “if the scanner vendor gets around to it.”
The chain should look like this:
[IMG]https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/969/1*djR_NYsKgy0Wsp3syCi5Lg.png[/IMG]new cooler VMObviously, better programs do this today, so for a decent percentage of this blog’s readers this should really not be news. This blog is not for you.
Getting there needs three parties to move, not one (plus your auditor):

• Vendors: publish machine-readable advisories (CSAF much?) with fixed versions, urgency and exploitation status. And keep the accountability ledger honest: assign an individual CVE the moment a bug is exploited or needs a compensating control. (Yes, this is close to what my employer committed to in June. This is the easy part; the next bullets are the hard ones.)
• Scanner vendors: you taught the market that the scanner is the source of truth, so you get the first job. Ingest those feeds and create findings under your own IDs, no CVE required, at real severity rather than as an informational footnote. You already flag “outdated version”; this is the same idea, driven by vendor data. (Yes, the risk is that coverage follows market share. Niche OT vendors, I am looking at you.)
• VM programs: add a currency metric next to CVE closure, e.g., percent of assets within N releases of the vendor’s latest security release. In other words, patch the release, not just the CVE. If your remediation speed is capped by the patch sound barrier, spend that limited throughput on upgrades, not on ticket accounting.
• Your auditor: if audit accepts only CVE closure as evidence, nothing above will change. Bring them in early and show them the currency metric before it shows up in an audit finding.

What To Do This Week

Run the 30-minute self-test:

1. Pick your top vendor by asset count (or by internet exposure).
2. Pull their last three security releases and count the security fixes vs. the CVEs. (If the release notes just say “multiple security fixes” with no count, congrats, that is a finding too.)
3. Check what your scanner flagged for those releases.

The difference between what the vendor fixed and what your scanner flagged is your blind spot, in numbers.
Ask your scanner vendor:

• What do you do with a vendor advisory that has no CVE?
• Do you ingest CSAF advisories, and from which vendors?
• What is your median lag from a vendor advisory to a detection?
• Can you show me every asset more than N releases behind the vendor’s latest security release, and at what severity?

Change your program:

• For edge and crown-jewel asset classes, start the SLA clock at the vendor security release, not at the scanner finding.
• Grant exceptions per release, not per CVE.
• Report a currency metric next to CVE closure, e.g., “percent of internet-facing assets on the vendor’s latest security release within 30 days.”
• Put it in contracts: vendors provide machine-readable advisories with fixed versions and exploitation status, and scanner vendors cover non-CVE vendor fixes at real severity.

So?

With my vendor hat on, I still don’t think every internally found bug needs its own CVE. With my VM hat on, it should not matter: your program should not need one to act. Patch the release, not just the CVE. If the gap is zero, congrats, and please tell me how you did it. If it is not, you have found your blind spot… have fun!
Related blogs:

• Breaking the Patch Sound Barrier: Your Vulnerability Remediation Will Not Keep Up With AI Exploit Speed. So?
• Breaking the Patch Sound Barrier Part 2: So Is The Apocalypse Coming and What Is It?
• Beyond the Vulnerability Apocalypse: Scaling Your Basics and Vulnerability Management
• The 15-Minute Patch, Reverse-Engineered: What Had to Be True?
• Is Vulnerability Management Hopeless? (2019)
• Patch Management — NOT A Solved Problem! (2013)

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Rethinking Vulnerability Management: “If It’s Not in the Scanner, It Didn’t Happen” Needs to Go was originally published in Anton on Security on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

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Originally published at Medium.


Dr Anton Chuvakin Blog (Original): Rethinking Vulnerability Management: “If It’s Not in the Scanner, It Didn’t Happen” Needs to Go

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Portable stoves are a must-have for every prepper

August 1, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) When camping or bugging out, you will need a convenient way to cook your food and boil your drinking water. You can choose from a variety of portable stoves that best suits your needs, depending on the situation. Each comes with their own share of advantages and disadvantages. Here are the best portable stoves […]
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5 Skills you just can’t live without when you bug out

July 30, 2019 - Posted by Melissa Smith

(Natural News) Survival skills are techniques to ensure that your personal safety and basic needs such as food, water, and shelter, are met. They are not commonly taught but can save your life during disasters. Here are five skills that every prepper must possess, especially when bugging out. (h/t to ApartmentPrepper.com) Getting clean water When bugging […]
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5 Must-know, basic medical practices that can save a life

July 29, 2019 - Posted by Melissa Smith

(Natural News) As a prepper, expanding your medical knowledge is important. However, there are some life-saving medical practices that are often overlooked. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com) #1 Washing your hands thoroughly Washing your hands with soap and water is a simple practice that can save your life, but it is almost completely forgotten or neglected. How […]
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Make sure you’re prepared for this killer when SHTF

July 22, 2019 - Posted by Edsel Cook

(Natural News) When SHTF and society collapses, infectious diseases would make a comeback and take many lives. Preppers need to be ready for the deadly outbreaks of diarrhea, dysentery, enteric fever, malaria, and pneumonia that would spread across the U.S. during TEOTWAWKI. The collapse would shut down the laboratories that develop new therapies and the […]
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The toothache tree: Native survival medicine for pain and other uses

July 18, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) The toothache tree goes by many names, such as prickly ash, tickle tongue, pepper bark, Hercules club, rabbit gum, and aceitillo. It can grow up to 18 feet tall, and its exterior is covered in distinctive spiky bumps that resemble tiny pyramids protruding from its bark. If you see this spiny shrub with its sharp and […]
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Can you survive after a massive power outage?

July 15, 2019 - Posted by Stephanie Diaz

(Natural News) Why do preppers do what they do? That’s the question people often ask when they hear about prepping. The world isn’t burning, so what’s the hurry? Little do these people know that threats to humanity are genuine. Even the government admits it: The National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC) recently released a report warning […]
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True survivalists never stop prepping: Do you have these 4 traits necessary to survive?

July 13, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) Being a prepper is more than just a simple hobby: It’s a full-time lifestyle. True survivalists remain prepared for anything, not just during emergencies, but even in their everyday lives. Here are the top four traits every prepper should have to survive anything when SHTF. (h/t to OffGridSurvival.com) A true survivalist never stops learning […]
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Some uncommon ways to generate electricity for your homestead

July 8, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) If you’re staying at a homestead or otherwise living off the grid, you probably already rely on solar power as your primary source of electricity. However, you might want to consider supplementing your supply with other alternative sources of energy. If you have some spare equipment lying around, you can repurpose these items into unconventional methods […]
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Practical tips for living off the grid

July 6, 2019 - Posted by Zoey Sky

(Natural News) Some preppers set their sights on living off-grid to be truly free from the hustle and bustle of city life. But before you go totally off-grid, consider the pros and cons of certain housing situations like living in cabins, on boats, or in recreational vehicles (RVs). (h/t to OffgridSurvival.com) Cabins When you talk […]
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Ancient medicine is good prepper medicine: Uses and benefits of myrrh essential oil

July 5, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) Myrrh is a sap-like substance extracted from the Commiphora myrrha tree. Use of this plant extract dates back to Biblical times, most notably as one of the gifts of the three kings during the Nativity. Nowadays, people use myrrh as a perfume, flavoring agent, or essential oil. According to research, myrrh possesses powerful antiseptic, […]
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Survival food: More wild edible roots you can hunt and gather

July 2, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) When SHTF, you may be forced to forage for edible plants to ward off starvation. You never know when your life may depend on your ability to identify which plants can serve as temporary sources of nutrition. Wild, edible roots are packed with nutrients, making them excellent survival foods. Improve your chances of survival […]
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Surviving EMP threats: The prepper’s guide to modern EMP protection

July 2, 2019 - Posted by Melissa Smith

(Natural News) The threat of an EMP (electromagnetic pulse) attack is always looming, which is why having an EMP protection plan is important. Electronics would be damaged by an EMP in two ways: direct EMP radiation from E1 and E2 pulses and voltage surge from an E3 pulse. E1 and E2 pulses would send massive […]
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DHS says that Americans need to be prepared for a power outage of up to 6 months

July 1, 2019 - Posted by Melissa Smith

(Natural News) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) urged the public to be prepared for a power outage that may last up to six months. In a report from the agency’s National Infrastructure Advisory Council, it warned that a sudden attack would likely occur and could cause chaos for at least half a year as the […]
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Learning at home: Understand the basics of homeschooling for preppers

June 30, 2019 - Posted by Zoey Sky

(Natural News) While homeschooling is legal in all 50 states, the rules concerning home education may vary per state. If you’re considering homeschooling your kids so they can continue their education in a post-SHTF world, review the state laws and accomplish the necessary local public school district forms. (h/t to ModernSurvivalOnline.com) A basic outline of state […]
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Avoiding cholera after SHTF: What you need to know to be prepared

June 27, 2019 - Posted by Melissa Smith

(Natural News) Cholera is a serious case of diarrhea caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, which naturally lives in seawater. When it enters the gut, it produces a toxin that poisons a vital cellular transport protein. Most cases of cholera occur because of fecal-contaminated water. It coats the surfaces of shellfish and marine plants. A […]
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Tips for raising chickens in the city

June 25, 2019 - Posted by Zoey Sky

(Natural News) As an urban prepper or homesteader, you are often limited by the small space that you live in. But if you’re willing to do a bit of hard work, you can raise chickens in your backyard even if you live in the city. (h/t to UrbanSurvivalSite.com) Chickens are dual-purpose livestock that provide protein- and […]
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Repel insects and bugs around your home using common plants

June 25, 2019 - Posted by Zoey Sky

(Natural News) Home gardening is a satisfying hobby. However, it comes with some minor annoyances, like garden pests that can damage your carefully cultivated crops. Thankfully, you can get rid of garden pests without using harmful pesticides that can cause negative side effects by growing plants that keep bugs away, like basil and peppermint. (h/t to AskAPrepper.com) […]
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Easy and nutritious, sprouts make a great addition to your survival food plan

June 19, 2019 - Posted by Edsel Cook

(Natural News) Sprouts are an excellent choice for survival food. They are nutritious and tasty, easy and quick to grow, do not need much room to grow and can thrive in any season. A “sprout” refers to a plant that is a couple of days old. Its roots have just begun to grow extensions at this point, making it more nutritious than seeds. […]
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June 14, 2019 - Posted by Zoey Sky

(Natural News) Preppers take self-sufficiency very seriously. If you want to start prepping, don’t make the mistake of thinking that an SHTF scenario is going to be a fun event, like camping in your backyard. (h/t to AmericanPreppersOnline.com) If a hostile nation were to attack the U.S., would they do it on a nice day with […]
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The top 5 prepper-friendly states: Factors to consider before going off grid

June 13, 2019 - Posted by Janine Acero

(Natural News) More and more people are adopting the preparedness lifestyle, but not every place is suitable for this kind of living. Before you hit the road and go off-grid, learn which states are the most prepper-friendly. (h/t to ModernSurvivalBlog.com) Considerations for choosing a state for the prepper lifestyle When you live a preparedness lifestyle, you are […]
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Consider these factors before deciding to bug in or out

June 13, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) If a large-scale disaster were to occur, deciding whether you should bug in or out can mean the difference between life and death. Depending on your location and personal situation, there are plenty of factors to consider when making your survival plan. Here are a few prepping tips to help you decide whether […]
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Prepper question: Can I drink distilled water during an emergency?

June 13, 2019 - Posted by Janine Acero

(Natural News) In a long-term survival situation, is it suitable for distilled water to be your primary water source? (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com) Distillation is an old and reliable form of water purification that has been around since World War II. This process produces clear and clean water that is almost entirely free of minerals, biological matter, chemicals, and […]
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Off-grid hygiene: Washing your hands without running water

June 12, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) In a survival situation, one of the most important hygiene rules to follow is to regularly wash your hands in order to prevent the spread of harmful pathogens and bacteria. Ideally, you should wash your hands around four to eight times a day. This includes washing before meals, after using the bathroom, and […]
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Defensive gardening: How to protect your home garden from various threats

June 11, 2019 - Posted by Michelle Simmons

(Natural News) Aside from pests, another thing that can destroy your home garden is a natural disaster. You will not be able to predict or prevent these natural occurrences, so it is important to provide protection to your plants before anything happens. Here are some things you can do to protect your home garden from […]
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Water is life: 10 Ways to purify water when SHTF

June 3, 2019 - Posted by Zoey Sky

(Natural News) Food and water are essential for your survival when SHTF. You can start a garden in your backyard and stockpile food in your pantry, but knowing how to find and purify water ensures that you have access to clean drinking water when disaster strikes. (h/t to UrbanSurvivalSite.com) You also need water for your garden, […]
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Is it time to bug out? Tips for deciding when to leave

May 29, 2019 - Posted by Edsel Cook

(Natural News) A prepper can set up the most thorough preparations for leaving the house and moving to a safer place when SHTF. But how can one determine the best time to bug out? (h/t to AYearWithoutTheGroceryStore.com) Solo preppers have it easy. They only need to worry about themselves. If necessary, they can drop everything and get out of Dodge. However, […]
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Prepper hacks: 20 Tips for surviving the next chaotic situation with ease

May 27, 2019 - Posted by Zoey Sky

(Natural News) Life hacks aren’t just for everyday use. The prepping hacks below can be incredibly useful, and some of them can even help you save money in a post-SHTF world. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com) Carry packets of white sugar. Keep sugar packets, such as those in fast food restaurants, in your everyday carry kits (EDC […]
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Increase your chance of survival: Common causes of death during a disaster and how to avoid them

May 24, 2019 - Posted by Zoey Sky

(Natural News) With the right skills, preppers can significantly improve their chances of surviving various scenarios. Do you have what it takes to survive the common causes of death during and after major disasters? (h/t to UrbanSurvivalSite.com) Listed below are common dangers that people are exposed to when SHTF and tips on how to survive these […]
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How to repurpose household items to create powerful remedies

May 22, 2019 - Posted by Ralph Flores

(Natural News) Preppers get a bad rap for doing their part to make sure their homes are same when SHTF — sometimes, from both sides of the fence. Those who aren’t in the know dismiss these steps as a waste of time and money to prepare for something that might not even come. However, those […]
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A simple guide to growing rhubarb (that even beginner gardeners can follow)

May 18, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) Growing your own edible garden is a great way to supplement your food supply. If you are a beginner gardener, you can start simple with easy-to-grow vegetables, such as rhubarb. Here’s what you need to know to grow rhubarb in your very own backyard. (h/t to CommonSenseHome.com) Preparation for planting rhubarb Rhubarb needs the right […]
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The best chicken breeds to keep in your back yard if you live in the city

April 18, 2019 - Posted by Zoey Sky

(Natural News) If you live in the city, you need to think outside the box if you want to start homesteading. Ask around about prepping projects that you can undertake. If you’re lucky, you may be living in a neighborhood that allows residents to keep several chickens as backyard livestock. Keep in mind that while […]
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What are the best foods to stockpile for emergencies?


April 16, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) Natural disasters can often strike without warning. If one were to occur right now, would you have enough food at home to last you for at least three days? This is the bare minimum of how much food you should have stockpiled for your emergency rations, but preparing your emergency food supply isn’t as simple […]
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Prepping basics: 4 Lists of essential survival supplies

April 6, 2019 - Posted by Zoey Sky

(Natural News) When SHTF, do you have enough food and supplies to keep your family comfortable? If the answer is “no,” check out the lists below and start preparing the items that you still need. Don’t wait until it’s too late before you stock up your pantry and pack bug-out bags for your loved ones. (h/t […]
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How to make a natural skin moisturizer that you can actually eat

April 1, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) Exposure to the elements can quickly dehydrate your skin, especially if you’re living off the grid. If you want to protect your skin and retain its moisture, you should regularly apply a soothing skin moisturizer. However, most commercial lotions and moisturizers are often laden with synthetic chemicals that can be easily absorbed into your body. The […]
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Survival medicine 101: Familiarize yourself with these deadly viruses

March 17, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) Even in this modern day and age, deadly viruses continue to pose a considerable threat because of how easily they can spread like wildfire. They can come without warning, making them difficult to anticipate and control. Densely populated cities and urban areas are the most vulnerable to these infectious diseases due to how crowded […]
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Home remedies for toothaches

March 13, 2019 - Posted by Ralph Flores

(Natural News) Preppers, by nature, take into account a lot of things, so they’re ready when SHTF. For some people, however, their teeth are one of the things they overlook, which can lead to utter discomfort and pain once toothaches strike. Luckily, learning to treat a bad tooth is a skill that can easily be […]
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Not all survival foods are equally good: Here are foods you should consider for when it all hits the fan

March 12, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) In case SHTF, you will need a well-stocked pantry if you plan to wait out whatever disaster will be occurring in the world outside. However, for your long-term survival, you will need to think of your food supply not just as a means of avoiding starvation, but also as a way to get […]
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Survival strength: Here’s why every prepper needs to be physically fit before SHTF

March 11, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) An often neglected aspect of prepping is physical fitness. It is crucial for improving your chances of survival when SHTF. Even if it weren’t, taking good care of your body can improve your overall quality of life. In a survival scenario, being physically active can allow you to better engage in manual labor […]
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The only person you can really count on is yourself: Here’s how to be more self-reliant

March 11, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) Self-reliance means being able to take care of yourself without needing help from anyone else. This might be one of the most important skills you can learn to prepare yourself for when SHTF, but it can also help you to get through any difficult situation in your everyday life. It can give you […]
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The 7 best dog breeds for survival and protection

March 10, 2019 - Posted by Zoey Sky

(Natural News) Through the years, dogs have constantly proven why they deserve to be called “man’s best friend.” They’re affectionate, dependable, protective, and smart, making them the perfect companion to have when SHTF. (h/t to ThePreppingGuide.com) However, there are many different dog breeds to choose from. They all have various pros and cons but if you’re […]
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A guide to making your own dental emergency kit

March 9, 2019 - Posted by Zoey Sky

(Natural News) Dental care is essential for your overall health. When SHTF, you can take care of your teeth by keeping dental emergency kits. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com.) Post-SHTF dental care In a normal situation, dental emergencies are more painful than they are medically serious. However, when SHTF you need to be able to handle minor dental […]
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Maintaining

oral health even during SHTF: Natural toothache remedies

March 8, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) Your teeth are the hardest part of your body, but if you don’t take proper care of them, they can easily succumb to the effects of poor dietary or lifestyle choices. When SHTF, taking care of your oral health can only become infinitely harder. Fortunately, there are natural remedies that you can use […]
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Safety first: Tips for stocking your First Aid kit before SHTF

March 6, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) From treating minor cuts and wounds to major medical emergencies, there is no doubt that having a well-stocked first aid kit can go a long way in treating various injuries in a survival situation. In dire circumstances, what you have in your first aid kit might even mean the difference between life and […]
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Here’s why you should have edible water gardens in your homestead

March 6, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) If you are a homesteader, you’d want to make the most use of your land in order to maximize your resources. This includes standing sources of water. Small ponds can help supplement your food production when you use them to grow your own edible water garden. Here are a few other advantages you […]
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Wilderness

survival skills that also work in an urban environment

February 28, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) Wilderness survival skills are typically only framed within the context of a prepper hiking in the woods, miles away from civilization. This is unfortunate because it limits the application of these skills to such specific scenarios, as though threats could only ever be encountered in remote and natural areas. While it is true that […]
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How to prep for the worst when you’re chronically ill or disabled

February 24, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) It may be considerably more difficult to prep for disaster scenarios if you have a chronic illness or a disability, but it isn’t impossible. Sometimes, a sharp mind can overcome the obstacles of the body. If you are skilled and knowledgeable enough, your chances of survival may even be greater than that of an […]
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How to get home when SHTF

February 23, 2019 - Posted by Zoey Sky

(Natural News) Disaster preparedness often covers topics like how to survive an earthquake or how to bug out. But if disaster strikes when you’re still at work, do you know how you’re going to get home? (h/t to TheSurvivalistBlog.com) Prepping tips for office workers If you’re a prepper, you may already have a get-home bag (GHB) […]
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Common weeds that can be used as food and medicine

February 22, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) Weeds might be a nuisance to gardeners, but they can save your life if you know how to use them. When SHTF, you can look for a variety of lowly and common weeds to use as sources of nutrition or as natural remedies. Learn how to survive the wild by identifying these common weeds […]
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A beginner’s guide to growing grains in your own backyard

February 22, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) Grains are a staple food that are excellent sources of nutrients, including carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and fibers. You can always buy your own supply of grain, but you can never truly know what kind of toxic pesticides and harmful chemicals could have been used to grow them. Unless you are sure that your […]
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Using kitchen knives for survival

February 19, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) You might think that you are safest when you are at home, but home invasions can happen without warning and at any moment. Fortunately, since no one else knows your home as much as you and your family do, simply put, you have the home advantage. There are many everyday items in your […]
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Survivalist

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Crucial first aid skills you need to learn before going off grid

February 16, 2019 - Posted by Zoey Sky

(Natural News) A prepper who lives off grid knows how important first aid skills are, especially if someone gets injured in a remote area and you don’t have access to emergency medical services. (h/t to HomesteadSurvivalSite.com) Listed below are crucial skills that you need to learn so you can address common medical emergencies. Applying a […]
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Old-school life hacks that are still relevant today

February 16, 2019 - Posted by Zoey Sky

(Natural News) Preppers know that when disaster strikes, you’ll need all the help you can get. Below are some handy life hacks that you can use to quickly resolve various concerns in a post-SHTF world, like cleaning up broken glass or treating minor injuries. (h/t to HomesteadSurvivalSite.com) These tips may seem old-fashioned to modern survivalists, but they’re […]
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The two types of preppers and what each one can teach you about survival

February 15, 2019 - Posted by Zoey Sky

(Natural News) To an outsider, the prepping lifestyle may seem paranoid and unnecessary. But if you’re curious about the world of preppers, keep an open mind so you can learn crucial skills from two common types: the homesteaders and the survivalists. (h/t to AYearWithoutTheGroceryStore.com.) Common homesteader skills and traits Homesteaders value self-sufficiency and this lifestyle is […]
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Learn about these weeds that can be used to treat disease or provide nutrition when things go sour

February 13, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) If you have a garden, you’ve probably encountered some weeds growing in your carefully cultivated space. These commonly undesirable plants are typically seen as a nuisance or a waste of lawn space by both gardeners and non-gardeners alike. However, a prepper with a keen eye might find some beneficial use for these plants. […]
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How to create a self-sufficient home and life

February 13, 2019 - Posted by Zoey Sky

(Natural News) If you’re tired of living each day eating junk food and being stressed all the time, consider homesteading. It will not only help you be more self-sufficient, but it can also teach you how to appreciate nature and live a healthier life. Being a homesteader will give you a chance to enjoy life […]
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Why super glue is a crucial survival supply in a first aid kit

February 9, 2019 - Posted by Zoey Sky

(Natural News) Super glue may seem out of place in a first aid kit but if you know how to use it, this item could be the most important tool in your survival gear. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com) Take note that the information provided here should only be used when you have no access to medical care. Super glue will bond […]
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Your prepper library should contain these books

February 6, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) Many people, even preppers, greatly underestimate how much we rely on the internet and technology for nearly all of our information and communication needs. Since most people rely on digital information so much, it can be easy to forget about important data when we need it the most. However, when SHTF, there are […]
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Why physical fitness is crucial for survival (and why all preppers need to take good care of their bodies)

February 3, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) Many preppers often underestimate the importance of physical fitness when SHTF. You can learn all there is to know about self-defense techniques or bugging out, but if you can’t defend yourself in an actual fight or even carry your bug out bag for several miles, then all your accumulated knowledge will have been for […]
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A guide to staying safe in case all Hell breaks loose in America

January 31, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) When SHTF on a massive scale and all of society collapses, what are you going to do? Do you have a backup survival plan in place to keep yourself and your loved ones safe when the plots of disaster movies become reality? Preppers should be able to anticipate all possible scenarios, even those […]
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A safe guide to using bleach to purify water when SHTF

January 28, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) Water safety is crucial during a survival situation. You might not last longer than three days without access to clean, drinking water. When SHTF, you will need to improvise with whatever you have to secure your supply of clean water. One of the possible ways to purify water in an emergency situation is with […]
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How to make your own DIY liquid hand soap and laundry soap

January 28, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) Soap is an incredibly useful household item in your everyday life, but it can be even more so when SHTF. If you happen to find yourself in a survival situation where sanitation is crucial to halting the spread of infection, you probably won’t be able to just walk into your local grocery store to […]
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How to make your own homemade water filter

January 28, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) Water is essential to survival, even more so than food. Even in the best of conditions, you probably won’t last more than 10 days without access to clean, drinking water, but you might be able to survive for four to six weeks without food. At the same time, it is important to either […]
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A basic list of winter survival items you should carry in your car

January 24, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) Driving can be difficult during the winter. In extreme weather conditions, a simple car trip can even become a life-threatening situation. Ideally, you should go out for a drive as little as possible during the cold winter months, but sometimes, taking the car out will be necessary, especially for emergency errands. A good prepper anticipates […]
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Here’s a list of pandemic supplies to stock up on for your quarantine room

January 17, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) Infectious diseases can spread rapidly across a population. This is especially true for crowded places, such as large cities and urban areas. If you or one of your family members gets infected with a contagious disease, you will have to set up a quarantine room to avoid the spread of infection. To have […]
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Natural medicines to use after SHTF

January 7, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) If ever SHTF, you might not be able to have access to medication that can treat all sorts of ailments and injuries in a survival scenario. Before that even happens, you should start preparing for that scenario by stockpiling and growing your own supply of natural medicines. Here are a few natural remedies […]
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Why coconut oil should be a part of your survival stockpile

January 6, 2019 - Posted by Zoey Sky

(Natural News) Coconut oil is a staple in any prepper’s pantry. Aside from being a shelf stable product, coconut oil is a nutritious substitute for cooking oil. Additionally, coconut oil has various survival uses. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com.) There are many different types of coconut oil, and two of them include refined or unrefined coconut oil. Refined coconut oil is […]
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The easiest foods to can

January 2, 2019 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) Fresh fruits and vegetables tend to expire quickly if they are not preserved in some form. One of the most effective methods of preservation these foods is canning. Canning can help prevent spoilage and allow you to keep your food for long-term storage. Here are some of the easiest types of food that […]
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4 Bad ideas that can get you killed when SHTF

December 24, 2018 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) In a survival situation, every decision you make is crucial. One wrong move can quickly cost you your life. If you want to survive when SHTF, you should avoid these four bad prepping ideas at all costs. (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com) Drinking unfiltered or unpurified water Just because the water looks clean doesn’t mean it […]
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How to create an effective emergency communications plan for when SHTF

December 20, 2018 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) There is little doubt that cell phones are invaluable in our modern world. We rely on them to stay connected to our loved ones. However, if something were to happen, such as an earthquake, an EMP attack, or some other large-scale disaster, then you might have to consider other means of reliable communication. In case […]
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How much food should you store to prepare for one year of disaster?

December 20, 2018 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) If food supply lines are disrupted, do you have enough food to keep you going? If you do, how long will your food supply last you? A month? Several months? How about a year? Long-term food storage is something you need to seriously take into consideration if you want to be truly prepared for […]
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Start collecting these items that practical preppers always keep around the house

December 18, 2018 - Posted by Zoey Sky

(Natural News) An experienced prepper often has a list of essential supplies, such as food, water, and survival gear, that they keep stocked at home or at their bug-out location at all times. However, even the most seasoned survivalist may need reminding, especially when it comes to unusual but useful items. (h/t to Survivopedia.com) The things […]
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Need to charge your phone while off the grid? Here are some of the best ways to do so

December 17, 2018 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) In our modern world, it is easy to take our cell phones for granted. We use them for communication and to access information. That’s not even counting all the extra features that higher-end models have or all the applications you can download. However, cell phones need electricity to function. If SHTF and the […]
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What you need to know about using batteries with solar panels

December 17, 2018 - Posted by Edsel Cook

(Natural News) Things aren’t as simple as getting electric storage devices and solar panels, hooking them up together, and calling it a day. Fortunately, a Ready Nutrition article covered the basics of getting the most use and longevity out of your solar-powered batteries. Perhaps the most important characteristic of a battery is its depth of […]
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Sunflowers are far more than ornamental plants – they’re also valuable for prepping

December 15, 2018 - Posted by Zoey Sky

(Natural News) Sunflowers are bright and cheery ornamental plants that can make any room feel homey. But did you know that when it comes to prepping, sunflowers also have various survival uses? (h/t to Survivopedia.com.) When SHTF, sunflowers are a renewable source of materials that can be used as food and different herbal cures. How to […]
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Are disaster shelters safe? Where do sex offenders go after a SHTF situation?

December 15, 2018 - Posted by Zoey Sky

(Natural News) In a survival scenario, most people might evacuate to a disaster shelter or a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) camp. However, not everyone is aware of a risk that they might be exposed to at shelters or camps like this: sexual assault. (h/t to SHTFPlan.com.) Early in 2018, reports from Florida revealed that when a […]
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What are the absolute must-learn skills every prepper should know?

December 14, 2018 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) You’re going to need a lot more than a well-stocked pantry and a survival cache of medical supplies if you want to make it out of a disaster scenario alive. Your supplies and equipment can only get you so far if you don’t know what to do with them. However, being a smart […]
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How to treat your allergies without needles or shots when SHTF

December 12, 2018 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) If you have an allergy or asthma attack, you can normally rely on inhalers or shots to alleviate the symptoms, but if ever SHTF, you might not have access to such medications. How then will you be able to treat your allergies in the middle of a disaster scenario? Here are some natural […]
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These important items deserve a place in every bug-out bag

December 9, 2018 - Posted by Zoey Sky

(Natural News) If you’re just starting your journey as a prepper, you need to familiarize yourself with the bug-out bag (BOB). The backpack for your BOB should be sturdy and the items in it must cover your basic needs for at least 72 hours after you evacuate from a survival scenario. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com.) Deciding […]
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How to smoke fish when you’re off the grid

December 8, 2018 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) Fish is an excellent source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids for preppers living off the grid. However, once you’ve caught your fish, how should you go about cooking and preserving it? Here is an easy guide on how to smoke fish. (h/t to BioPrepper.com) First, you’ll need your fish. Make sure your fish […]
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Survival scavenging: 10 Items you can re-purpose when SHTF

December 8, 2018 - Posted by Mary Miller

(Natural News) In the event of a large-scale disaster, you may be forced to scavenge for survival. Some people might not agree with this, but in a matter of life and death, preppers should be able to do anything to survive. Survival scavenging isn’t just about taking whatever you want. It’s about finding useful things […]
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