Tag: survival

The Pursuit of Adaptability and Resilience

Randolph Jason

The Pursuit of Adaptability and Resilience by Daisy Luther for The Organic Prepper I’ve written before about the importance of adaptabilityin the preparedness world. It’s one of those things that are so important you simply cannot overstate it. There were some comments on the article I wrote recently about the things I’d learned during the lockdownand it opens up a topic I’d like to discuss further. The commenters expressed disappointment that I had ditched most of my worldly possessions and headed off to wander the world and live the nomad…

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A crash course in food choices for long- and short-term survival

Randolph Jason

A crash course in food choices for long- and short-term survival by: Zoey Sky for Natural News With government lockdowns being enforced across America because of the coronavirus pandemic, preppers across the country understand the importance of storing enough food in their stockpiles for short- or long-term survival scenarios. It’s ideal to prepare for this scenario while you still have access to basic supplies. First, finalize your plan for short- and long-term stockpiles, then determine how much food and supplies you must acquire. (h/t to Survivopedia.com) Consider your dietary needs, food allergies or sensitivities When…

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How To Make Dandelion Infused Oil

Randolph Jason

How To Make Dandelion Infused Oil by TESS PENNINGTON for Ready Nutrition Dandelions are popping in yards across America and while some believe this to be an invasive weed, it is a powerhouse in the homesteading world. Dandelions are popping up in yards across America and while some believe this to be an invasive weed, it is a powerhouse in the homesteading world. The dandelion is a perennial, and it contains a wealth of vitamins and nutrients, as well as naturopathic applications that are astounding. The dandelion is edible in…

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How To Protect Yourself From Long Term Pandemic Lockdown

Randolph Jason

How To Protect Yourself From Long Term Pandemic Lockdown by Brandon Smith for Alt-Market It has been only two weeks since widespread pandemic lockdowns were implemented in the US and as expected the public is not handling the idea very well. Within one week there were already frantic demands for the economy to reopen by Easter (spurred on by Donald Trump), and mass delusions have developed that this is still going to happen despite the fact that lockdown guidelines have been extended to at least April 30th. People desperately want…

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Enough Food For A Year (Level 3 Preparedness)

Randolph Jason

Enough Food For A Year (Level 3 Preparedness) by Ken Jorgustin for Modern Survival Blog “Prepping and Preparedness 3” is a level of being prepared for up to 1 year. Check the series overview for my logic and reasoning why I split it the way that I did. And also re-read the sections on Food Preparedness for Level 1 & 2. The following information is intended as a guideline. The details will require research, time, and work on your end. But it’s really not complicated. Lets get started: Food Storage Beyond…

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3 Easy Ways to Take Herbal Tinctures and Help the Medicine Go Down

Randolph Jason

3 Easy Ways to Take Herbal Tinctures and Help the Medicine Go Down by Sara Tipton for Ready Nutrition Tinctures bypass the need to digest entire herbs in the gut and are easily absorbed by the body. Because they are concentrated, the taste leaves a lot to be desired. Here are 3 easy ways to dilute the flavor and help the medicine go down. As people turn away from taking pills and the pharmaceutical companies’ side effect-riddled remedies, many look to herbal tinctures as a more natural and holistic approach…

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PREPAREDNESS: A WINTER SURVIVAL KIT FOR YOUR CAR

Randolph Jason

PREPAREDNESS: A WINTER SURVIVAL KIT FOR YOUR CAR by Mac Slavo for SHTFPlan It’s time to get your winter survival kit upgraded and thoroughly audited. Before the first winter storm hits, you should audit your car’s winter survival kit to make sure you’ve got what you need and nothing is missing or expired. If you want the guesswork taken out of preparing a winter survival kit for your car, that’s an option that is available. Ready America has a cold-weather survival kit for one person and it costs less than $65. However, if…

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Water Source & Storage is Critical (Level 3 Preparedness)

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Water Source & Storage is Critical (Level 3 Preparedness) by Ken Jorgustin for Modern Survival Blog “Prepping and Preparedness 3” is a level of being prepared for up to 1 year. Check the series overview for my logic and reasoning why I split it the way that I did. Sourcing, Transporting, & Storing Water | #1 Priority You can store water fairly easily for the time frames of most aftermath scenarios of disruption. Level 1 & 2 preparedness will have you covered for nearly any likely emergency or disaster. That…

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Plantain: The Ugly Little Edible ‘Weed’ That Heals And Soothes

Randolph Jason

Plantain: The Ugly Little Edible ‘Weed’ That Heals And Soothes by: Tricia Drevets for Off the Grid News If you do not chemically treat your yard, chances are very good that you have some plantain growing there. Plantain – not to be confused with the banana-like fruit of the same name – is a common weed found throughout North America. Native Americans have called plantain “Whiteman’s Foot” because it seems to spring up everywhere. Although many consider plantain to be a noxious weed, it has been used for centuries by…

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How to Prepare for a Flu Pandemic

Randolph Jason

How to Prepare for a Flu Pandemic by Tara Dodrill for The Survivalist Blog Flu pandemics can affect a significant portion of the population before a government health agency even realizes the cases of a rapidly spreading illness are connected. Even a mild to moderate level pandemic can spiral out of control quickly during (or after) a SHTF event. During normal times, a flu pandemic has the capability to kill tens of thousands of people over the course of a few short weeks or months. During a long-term disaster, the…

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