Not too long ago, we received a question from @RayBurton on Twitter about whether or not we'd done an article on emergency home heating in cold climates. Well, we haven't, even though I'm from Canada and Thomas & I lived there together for 5 years - so the fact that we … [Read more...]
Reader Questions
The following articles are reader questions that we were asked to answer on the blog. If you've got your own reader question you'd like us to answer, feel free to do so by contacting us.
I Have No Money to Spare: How Can I Start Prepping?
Exactly 1 month ago, I received a question from a reader of Survival Pulse's daily news asking for urgent advice. Unfortunately, when I sent an email back to the address written into the contact form, the email bounced, and so there's almost no way for me to find the person … [Read more...]
How to Purify Contaminated Water
Let's dive to the reader question right off the bat today. Here's the question Alan asked us by email: Alan’s Water Purification Question I reside in a very agricultural area that also has some semi-large towns. The largest environmental issue here is agricultural … [Read more...]
Can I Cook Outside Without Attracting People & Animals?
Been a while since we've had a reader question up on the blog! I suppose with the new forum, it's been much easier to throw up a new thread than send an email, which is certainly fine! But do keep in mind we love getting questions by email (our contact info can be found … [Read more...]
DIY: How to Build Your Own Altoids Tin Survival Kit
We've got a really straightforward reader question to be answered for today that comes from one of our long-time Twitter followers, moriel73®! moriel73®’s Altoid Tin Emergency Kit Question Hi. Can you help me to make my Altoids emergency kit? Our Response: Build … [Read more...]
What Keychain EDC Gear Would You Recommend?
Diving into a reader question straight away this time! Taylor's Keychain EDC Question Let me begin by offering my praise for operating such a great website, and thanking you for taking the time to provide your knowledge and information to those who find interest in knife … [Read more...]
How to Have the Prepper Talk With Your Family
As the title indicates, today we'll be discussing how to finally have the "prepper talk" with your family. Now, for those of you who have been preppers all or most of your lives, this article won't be particularly relevant. If you're a parent, but were a prepper before you … [Read more...]
Communication After an EMP
Welcome to another round of Reader Questions. This time we'll be discussing a two part question about EMPs raised by Bernard: Bernard's EMP Preparedness Question I'm new to prepping. I'd like to get info on: 1. Communication after an EMP and/or 2. How to protect my … [Read more...]
What’s the Best Way to Sharpen Stainless Steel Knives?
Today I'll be answering a reader question specifically about sharpening stainless steel knives. Let's start by taking a look at the question I was asked first. John's Knife Sharpening Question Well, I have one question. It's a timeless one, so there must be lots of good … [Read more...]
Can You Make Me a Student Survival Kit?
We received an excellent question by email the other day on the topic of wilderness survival for students. Let's take a look: Sebastian's Survival Gear Question My name is Sebastian. I'm 16 years old and have a passion for going out in the wilderness from time to time, and … [Read more...]