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Why the proposed ban of ‘zombie’ knives is stupid
Like many of you, we woke up this morning to hear the ludicrous news that the UK is set to ban ‘Zombie’ type knives in the UK. We were appalled by the misinformed facts being blasted around by the UK media so decided to lay out the facts as well as our thoughts. A […]
UK Preppers – How to survive a flood.
So this weekend has seen the first of the major floods this year. In 2 says we had record breaking daily rain fall (13″), 130 flood warnings issued, 60,000 homes without power, 1 person dead and the army being drafted in. A disaster by all accounts, and I’m sure if you asked the people involved, It […]
3 minute guide to winter survival
This is our handy 3 minute guide to get you thinking about your preps for this winter. Nows the time to consolidate and plan before winter really kicks in. The obvious thing is the weather is going to go downhill, the inevitable will happen. Rain followed by floods, snow…Also followed […]
Finding Food: Common UK Edible Plants
Written by Preppers Shop UK Guest Blogger: Tom Linden Common UK Edible Plants For those beginning their journey into edible plants and living off the land I thought that I would cover some very easy to recognise plants in fact plants that we could even have in our own gardens or come across when walking […]
Which Survival Knife should I choose?
Written by Preppers Shop UK Guest Blogger: Tom Linden Which Survival Knife When one thinks of survival knives, images of Rambo come to mind, as the name Survival Knife was actually coined after his film First Blood. Let’s look at those knives and see the pros and cons. I will be focusing on single edge […]
10 foods with almost indefinite shelf-life
1. Raw Honey Shelf-life: Indefinite Honey may crystalize over time, but in terms of safety, this gold liquid is nearly immortal. If it’s stored in a sealed jar, it can last for centuries, according to the National Honey Board. Raw honey has such longevity that it has even been recovered from Egyptian tombs. Honey can […]
Water Purification: Buy in bulk and save
Aquatabs are the worlds leading water purification tablet brand. Effective against Giardia cysts, bacteria and viruses, making water safe for drinking, brushing teeth, cooking and washing fruits, vegetables and produce. Water is ready to drink 15 minutes after mixing. Aquatabs are an internationally recognized brand of water purification tablet that have been tried and tested in […]
Introducing the Kelly Kettle
A Kelly Kittle is a nifty bit of kit that allows you to boil water out in the wilds using any fuel source that’ll burn. It’s a simple, clean design meaning if you’re out on a limb and needing to get your cook on, you can have safe drinking water or hot fluids quickly. It’s […]
It’s not crazy to…
It’s not crazy to… Want to be ready, to want to look after those you care for. It’s more crazy to sit back and do nothing. Would you rather rely on yourself, your supplies and your skills, or the ability of multi-national companies or governments to continue delivering food and supplies when the weather gets […]
35 Excuses that mean non preppers are screwed
35 excuses that will doom the non-prepper As of today it is estimated that ONLY 1% of the population actually goes to much of any effort to prepare and store up enough of what they need to survive a true calamity. This means a huge majority of the population fails, yes fails, to have much […]