Author name: Jim Porcar

Jim Porcar has 10 years experience as a keen prepper. He spent several years in Japan, and was there for the 2011 Tsunami. Over the years, after living in multiple urban locations globally, he has honed is prepping skills.

Stockpiling Firewood for Free

The Art of Stockpiling Firewood for Free: A Resourceful Guide

Stockpiling firewood for free is a nifty, money-saving trick that’ll keep you toasty throughout those cold winter months. With a dash of cleverness, some elbow grease, and a pinch of ingenuity, you can tap into a plethora of sources to fill your woodpile without spending a penny. In this article, we’ll guide you through the

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Herb Gardens for Preppers

Essential Herb Gardens for Preppers: A Survival Guide

Did you know 68% of Americans think they could survive for less than a month in a disaster? This shows how important it is to be self-sufficient, even in emergencies. Herb gardens for preppers are a key part of survival gardening. If you’re a prepper, you’re always looking for ways to get ready for emergencies.

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Fire Signaling Survival

Fire Signaling Survival

A fire can be an effective means of visually signaling others: be it used at night or even day (smoke signal). This is why we’re going to teach you fire signaling for survival situations.In the midst of darkness, the light a fire can create, can be a great way of catching the attention of potential

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DIY Emergency Items

10 DIY Emergency Items You Can Make: Preparedness on a Budget

Being ready for emergencies is smart. You never know when something unexpected might happen. Having the right supplies on hand can make a big difference when you need them most. You can make many essential emergency items yourself at home. This saves money and lets you customise things to fit your needs. With some simple

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Sizing up the Situation: Survival Basics

Sizing up the Situation: Survival Basics

If you remember, we were able to discuss the survival basics. Furthermore, that discussion took us to the acronym, SURVIVAL. Each letter representing a crucial element in survival. Today, we’re going to take a look at what the letter S of the acronym, SURVIVAL, means – Sizing up the situation: Survival Basics. Originally posted 2016-07-11

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Prepper Skills You Can Learn at Home

7 Prepper Skills You Can Learn at Home: Simple Techniques for Self-Reliance

Being ready for tough times is smart. You can learn many valuable skills at home to be more prepared. These skills can help you handle emergencies and be more self-reliant. Learning prepper skills at home gives you practical knowledge without spending much money. You can practice things like first aid, food storage, and basic repairs

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Survival Psychology Basics

Survival Psychology Basics

You can have all the survival skills and knowledge you want, if you don’t have the will to survive, having all that won’t matter. There are instances of people placed in unprepared for ordeals with little to knowledge, but when it went down to the wire, they still survived.The opposite is also true. There are

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