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Editors Note: Another guest submission from Cody Jarrett to The Prepper Journal. Nothings says love on Valentines Day like making sure your significant other(s) have every edge. As always, if you have information for Preppers that you would like to share and possibly receive a $25 cash award like Cody, as well as being entered into the Prepper Writing Contest AND have a chance to win one of three Amazon Gift Cards  with the top prize being a $300 card to purchase your own prepping supplies, then enter today! Are you going camping or bugging out? Does it involve hiking and sleeping…

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Editors Note: Another guest post from Angela Williams to The Prepper Journal. As always, if you have information for Preppers that you would like to share and possibly receive a $25 cash award as well as be entered into the Prepper Writing Contest with a chance to win one of three Amazon Gift Cards  with the top prize being a $300 card to purchase your own prepping supplies, enter today! Surviving in cold geographical areas can be challenging even to plants. No season is as harsh to both indoor and outdoor plants and flowers as winter. The biting cold temperatures and extreme weather conditions can take toll on our once healthy garden plants. Without…

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Editors Note: A guest post from Herman Davis to The Prepper Journal. As most people know, disasters can strike without warning in a matter of minutes. In 2011, for example, the United States set a historic record for disaster alerts, according to the Homeland Security News Wire. The article also reported that each disaster that occurred that year was valued at approximately $12 billion in damage. This means that throughout 2011, the total damage accounted for was about $53 billion. With that being said, thinking long and hard about disaster preparation and how you can take steps to try and…

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Editors Note: A guest post on illegal fishing methods today, and one on a “Hooligan” Bag yesterday on The Prepper Journal. No, we haven’t gone over to the dark side, well deeper into the dark side anyway. But as Preppers we put survival of self and loved ones as Priority #1 and we have always been of the opinion that knowledge trumps ignorance or agenda. We don’t condone any of these methods unless it is a matter of survival. Have you ever been in a situation whereby there is no food left and fishing for your next meal is a possibility? In…

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Editors Note: A guest post from JD to The Prepper Journal. As always, if you have information for Preppers that you would like to share and possibly receive a $25 cash award as well as be entered into the Prepper Writing Contest with a chance to win one of three Amazon Gift Cards  with the top prize being a $300 card to purchase your own prepping supplies, enter today!  I do not condone breaking and entering or burglary of any sort. However, in a true SHTF situation, there will be times that you will have to get into, somewhere or something. Having a…

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Editors Note: Another guest post from Valknut79 to The Prepper Journal. As always, if you have information for Preppers that you would like to share and possibly receive a $25 cash award as well as be entered into the Prepper Writing Contest with a chance to win one of three Amazon Gift Cards  with the top prize being a $300 card to purchase your own prepping supplies, enter today! Your home should be your castle. For all the talk in the preparedness community about bugging out and heading for the country, unless your home is under direct attack, it is a far better…

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Editors Note: A guest post from SignalSergeant to The Prepper Journal. As always, if you have information for Preppers that you would like to share and possibly receive a $25 cash award as well as be entered into the Prepper Writing Contest with a chance to win one of three Amazon Gift Cards  with the top prize being a $300 card to purchase your own prepping supplies, enter today!  Let’s start with the basics! Congratulations! You made it this far, and you have decided to take the first step towards disaster preparation and, perhaps, a little peace of mind. No matter how far…

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Editors Note: A guest post from VGH to The Prepper Journal. As always, if you have information for Preppers that you would like to share and possibly receive a $25 cash award as well as be entered into the Prepper Writing Contest with a chance to win one of three Amazon Gift Cards  with the top prize being a $300 card to purchase your own prepping supplies, enter today! When the Holidays are looming, this item is searched for with a great deal of anxiety. Not thought about the whole year long, suddenly it becomes seriously important. What is it? Cheesecloth. Poor cheesecloth,…

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We have seen this in a thousand movies, twice as many TV shows, and even the endless “live car chases” that the broadcast media loves to play out. But what is the reality? What should we be prepared to do? So you’re in your bug out vehicle and you suspect you’re being followed. What should you do? Do you know how to lose a tail? Once you suspect someone is following you, do not drive directly towards your intended destination especially if this is your home or bug out location even if it is adequately equipped to provide you with…

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Editors Note: Another guest post from Valknut79 to The Prepper Journal. Try as I might I just couldn’t keep from offering comments as I claim to have extensive experience in this particular substance, er subject. As always, if you have information for Preppers that you would like to share and possibly receive a $25 cash award as well as be entered into the Prepper Writing Contest with a chance to win one of three Amazon Gift Cards  with the top prize being a $300 card to purchase your own prepping supplies, enter today! Vodka is one of the highest concentrated alcoholic drinks available.…

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Editors Note: A guest contribution from Megan Nichols to The Prepper Journal. While we are well into our winter some of our followers in the Southern Hemisphere and basking in their summer. As always, if you have information for Preppers that you would like to share and possibly receive a $25 cash award as well as be entered into the Prepper Writing Contest with a chance to win one of three Amazon Gift Cards  with the top prize being a $300 card to purchase your own prepping supplies, enter today. As the temperatures begin to fall, now’s the perfect time to garden. Yes,…

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Editors Note: A guest contribution from SignalSergeant to The Prepper Journal. As always, if you have information for Preppers that you would like to share and possibly receive a $25 cash award as well as be entered into the Prepper Writing Contest with a chance to win one of three Amazon Gift Cards  with the top prize being a $300 card to purchase your own prepping supplies, enter today. Your vehicle is likely the most important piece of equipment in your life. You rely on it for going to work, grocery shopping, ferrying the kids around (if you have kids), and you might…

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We have all heard the “mantra” – “Solar power is the future” …“Solar power is the renewable energy source of tomorrow”….“Solar power will save you huge amounts of money on your electric bill.” These are all familiar phrases and true for the most part, and as preppers we know that solar is a great help on many devices that can actually operate “off the grid”. And there are more devices coming out everyday that have solar as an option, along with old-fashioned hand cranks and, of course, rechargeable batteries that can be recharged through the included solar cells and, as a…

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In recent months, one of the biggest news stories that have been sweeping the nation is the rising value of a “cryptocurrency” known as Bitcoin. (Note: While Bitcoin, introduced in 2009 was the first, there are now more than 45 others listed by Wikipedia and literately a thousand or more others.) People who invested in Bitcoin early are now earning thousands of times what they invested in the system, even if they only began a few months ago. It appears as though Bitcoin is gaining traction in the world of finance, as banks and other financial institutions are rumored to be…

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Editors Note: Another guest contribution from Kevin Fleeman at LifeUnderSky.com to The Prepper Journal. As always, if you have information for Preppers that you would like to share and possibly receive a $25 cash award as well as be entered into the Prepper Writing Contest with a chance to win one of three Amazon Gift Cards  with the top prize being a $300 card to purchase your own prepping supplies, enter today. Cycling/biking is one of the most loved crazes of youth, all ages in fact. No? Yes? For most of us it was our first “wheeled” escape vehicle. So let’s take this a…

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In uncertain times, many people are gathering the things they need in the event of an emergency. Food, water, and shelter are usually at the forefront of everyone’s minds; however, other safety and precautionary equipment are often overlooked, like items to reduce the impact of chemicals threats and attacks. N95 masks, and chemical odor masks like the FAST-ACT VapourKlenz Face Mask, are just one of these things that are essential to have in an emergency pack. What is an N95 Mask? An N95 mask is a specially designed mask that is worn on the face, covering the nose and mouth to…

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Editors Note: Another guest post from Scott to The Prepper Journal. Timely as the world attends the Consumers Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. As always, if you have information for Preppers that you would like to share and possibly receive a $25 cash award as well as be entered into the Prepper Writing Contest with a chance to win one of three Amazon Gift Cards  with the top prize being a $300 card to purchase your own prepping supplies, enter today! And NOW follow us on Facebook! You don’t need to dig an underground bunker to start planning for the next big disaster. Investing in upgraded disaster preparedness equipment is a smart move.…

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Editors Note: Another guest post from Angela Williams to The Prepper Journal. Knowing how to build the perfect campfire is one of the main ingredients of a successful camping trip and of survival in general. The campfire is at the apex of any backwoods gatherings. You will most likely need it to prepare food, keep warm, ward off predators, and maybe even purify drinking water, as well as to just create that ambiance for bringing people together. In case you have never built one before, or you are an old hand at it, everything can be a bit more involved than it…

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Editors Note: Another guest post from valknut79 to The Prepper Journal. A subject close to my constant mantra, and one where political correctness has NOT been factored in to be “fair” or spare any groups feelings. The absence of disclaimers is intentional. As always, if you have information for Preppers that you would like to share and possibly receive a $25 cash award as well as be entered into the next Prepper Writing Contest with a chance to win one of three Amazon Gift Cards  with the top prize being a $300 card to purchase your own prepping supplies, enter today! “On a warm spring night,…

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Editors Note: Another guest post from Valknut79 to The Prepper Journal. A great way to start out the New Year is to do as he suggets and give yourself a challenge in learning a new valuable skill. Also, please remember to vote for the Round 12 winner of the Prepper Writing Contest, voting ends tomorrow!  There is so much to learn as a prepper. I’ve been doing this for four years in a serious capacity, and I know the bare bones basics of gardening, I can start a fire two different ways, shoot a gun with decent accuracy, and I’ve learned…

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Editors Note: A guest post from Mark Taylor of greengardennutrients.com to The Prepper Journal. I often wonder, if an actual long-term disaster occurred, would it be all that difficult to survive at our little safe haven with family and friends? We have planned for this SHTF thing for a while now so we are totally ready for it. Yes, plenty of ammo to last many years, a couple of years of food supply, and a good setup to clean our water if need be. During our planning, it was obvious that we will likely run out of the most critical thing…

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Editors Note: Another guest post from Red J to The Prepper Journal. As we mull over our New Years resolutions, this article may give us a few ideas, may set on on a path to thinking of things that will directly effect us that we may not have considered to date.  I have been a pastor for 20-plus years.  Since I discovered prepping, I have sometimes wondered how life will change for churches and pastors in a post grid-down scenario.  Even if you are not a believer, your community will be affected.  Here are my thoughts on how church life will…

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Editors Note: Another guest post from Angela Williams to The Prepper Journal. Make note that Round 12 of the Prepper Writing Contest will be posted next week.  A great article to absorb during the madness that is “the holiday season.” We as Preppers understand the physical benefits of our self-sustained food production, but the benefits go far beyond just that.  As always, if you have information for Preppers that you would like to share and possibly receive a $25 cash award as well as be entered into the Prepper Writing Contest with a chance to win one of three Amazon Gift Cards  with…

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Editors Note: A guest post from John Cuyoca to The Prepper Journal. Make note that Round 12 of the Prepper Writing Contest will be posted next week. Remember, if you have information for Preppers that you would like to share and possibly receive a $25 cash award as well as be entered into the Prepper Writing Contest with a chance to win one of three Amazon Gift Cards  with the top prize being a $300 card to purchase your own prepping supplies, enter today! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, or so the song goes. Chances are you’ve already got your holiday…

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Editors Note: A guest post from JD to The Prepper Journal. Make note that Round 12 of the Prepper Writing Contest will be posted next week.  A topic we as Preppers all need to consider. I live in one of the 13 states referenced and took the Concealed Carry class to know the laws. One other note, if you don’t carry the insurance with the weapon, well, that is just foolish in today’s world. Interesting to note on the map that the state with the city with the most gun violence in America is the only one to deny the right.   If…

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Editors Note: Another guest post from Red J to The Prepper Journal. Make note that Round 12 of the Prepper Writing Contest will be posted next week.  As we start to mull over our New Years resolutions, this article may give us a few ideas. If you have information for Preppers that you would like to share and possibly receive a $25 cash award as well as be entered into the Prepper Writing Contest with a chance to win one of three Amazon Gift Cards  with the top prize being a $300 card to purchase your own prepping supplies, enter today! When one…

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Though another piece of expensive, relatively speaking, gear to drag along, a spotting scope has no match when it comes to observing the world that surrounds you. Most often seen at rifle ranges, most ranges rent them to shooters, as a tool for “sighting in” either a new rifle or a newly scoped rifle. To understand their advantage, and to justify the expense and the extra weight to carry, you need to know what they bring to the table that a rifle scope does not. The simple answer is a sighting range from a few yards to “way out there”.…

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Living in suburbs leaves lovers of homegrown vegetables little choice but to use containers. Tomatoes are one of the most favorite among those who love home gardens. Pots form the best containers for growing tomatoes because of convenience, mobility to take advantage of the available sunlight, water use efficiency, vigor of plant growth, and many other reasons. You can also grow tomatoes in pots to beat soil problems such as infertility, poor pH, and pests and diseases on a smaller scale than in a garden or field. The reasons for choosing containers notwithstanding, you need to learn how to grow…

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Editor’s Note: Tis’ the Season after all. This is a Guest contribution from Red J in the true Christmas spirit. Gifts aplenty for the everyone!   For the Non-Preppers: A small portable water filter is a dual-purpose item that could be used by hikers or campers, as well as the obvious use for survivalists.  Water purification tablets are an alternative. A multitool is something that many people would find handy. If the person loves to read, a prepping novel may be a good introduction to the prepping world without being pushy.  This could also lead to a discussion of why…

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Editors Note: A guest contribution from Adam of CastForFish.com to The Prepper Journal. As always, if you have information for Preppers that you would like to share and possibly receive a $25 cash award as well as be entered into the Prepper Writing Contest with a chance to win one of three Amazon Gift Cards  with the top prize being a $300 card to purchase your own prepping supplies, enter today. If you ever find yourself stranded in the wilderness, your options for food are fairly limited to your surroundings, which might mean you’ll be working on catching a duck for dinner, trapping a…

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