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What is the Shelf Life of Ammo?

April 16, 2018 aptprepper Defense, Emergency Preparedness

This post is by Bernie Carr We talk about the shelf life of lots of things around here: food, medicines, liquor, but there is one thing we have not discussed,

10 Multipurpose Items for Your Bug-out Bag

April 12, 2018 aptprepper Bug Out Bag, Emergency Preparedness

by Dan Stevenson A well-equipped Bug out Bag (BOB) must contain all the essential items. There are many specialty items each with a specific application. If you were to package

Should You Store Plastic Bottled Water in Your Car?

April 9, 2018 aptprepper Car survival kit, Emergency Preparedness, Survival, Water storage

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com We all know you should have some water stored in your car for emergencies or in case you get stranded. A lot of

Money Mondays: Will Your Preps Outlive You?

April 2, 2018 aptprepper Emergency Plan, Emergency Preparedness, Family Preparedness, Financial Preparedness

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I was having a conversation with one of my elderly neighbors and the subject of downsizing and giving away their survival supplies came

3 Habits That Invite Crime

March 29, 2018 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, Safety, Security

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I’ve been reading our neighborhood social media reports and I notice there are more reports of criminal activities in areas were people usually

8 Skills You Can Learn on Weekends

March 26, 2018 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, Saving money, Self-Sufficiency, Survival Skills

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Being prepared and becoming self-sufficient is not all about buying emergency supplies. Learning survival and self-sufficiency skills is a big aspect of the

Little Tricks To Achieve The Best Results In Brewing Herb Tea

March 22, 2018 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, Herb Tea, Medicinal Tea

Written by Bernie Carr Herb teas are known to be both soothing and good for you. For an upset stomach, I reach for mint tea for relief before reaching for

Money Mondays: 10 Ways to Cut Your Living Expenses and Save for Emergencies

March 19, 2018 aptprepper Emergency Preparedness, Frugality, Saving money

Written by Allie Shaw Normally, you expect the bulk of your monthly salary to go toward items like rent, cable, utilities, groceries, and childcare. It’s not fun, but it’s a

Can Body Armor Protect You from Common Urban Threats?

March 15, 2018 aptprepper Body Armor, Defense, Emergency Preparedness, Safety

Written by Anthony When chaos unleashes in a city, there’s no telling whether or not you’ll be standing in the line of fire. Preparation reduces the chance that you’ll fall victim

Money Mondays: Stop Wasting Food and Save Money!

March 12, 2018 aptprepper Avoiding Waste, Emergency Preparedness, Financial Preparedness, Money, Saving money

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I was catching up on my article reader and found these two articles about food waste that riled me up: About 40 Percent