Make Your Own Food Storage Supplies
While many people have considered the benefits of creating an emergency food storage pantry, it is often one of those things that are sidelined because of a lack of understanding on how to get started. Fortunately, it is not that difficult to begin putting aside food for an emergency and if you are willing to put in some of theRead the Rest…
Bugging Out in Bear Country
If you plan on bugging out into the wilderness, you need to be prepared to deal with potentially dangerous wildlife. Bears in particular need to be respected and avoided. One of the easiest ways to avoid bears is to be careful with storing and preparing food. Bears acute sense of smell evolved in order to help them find food,Read the Rest…
DIY: HOW TO DISTILL WATER AT HOME
Head into any gas station and you’re likely to pay $1.50 or more for 20 ounces of water. Some of this water is labeled “pure,” but such a distinction can be misleading. It might be spring water, it might have been purified by reverse osmosis, or it might have been steam distilled. Not only is bottled water more expensive perRead the Rest…
EmergencyCommunications After an EMP (Electro-Magnetic Pulse)
Learn How to Protect Your Two Way Radios from the Effects of an EMP as well as a Communications “System” for Re-connecting with Loved Ones. Following An EMP, Telephones, Cell Phones, and the Internet Will Be a Thing of the Past. Two Way Radios Will Be a Valuable Tool for a Few People. It’s not always an easy thing to getRead the Rest…
Making A Swedish Candle
I thought I would share this good idea with you. Its called a “Swedish Candle”. It makes a very enjoyable campfire to sit by for the evening, there is no need to add wood to it every 30 minutes or so either, just one log, one match. It also makes an excellent cook fire as billies, kettles etc. can beRead the Rest…
The List of 13 Do’s And Don’ts Of Food Storage
Unless you live in a 6000 square foot house with your own personal bunker, you probably don’t want to have sacks of grain or hundreds of cans of food lying out in the open. The trouble is, in order to have enough food and water to withstand a prolonged disaster you need a ton of space and the ability toRead the Rest…
Hurricane Preparedness – Are You Ready?
Here are a few suggestions on what you need to do to be prepared for a hurricane: You need about a gallon of water per person per day. Figure you’re on your own for at least three days before FEMA, Red Cross and/or National Guard gets there. So fill up what ever containers you have or can buy. Don’t forgetRead the Rest…
How To Make Waterproof Matches
Here’s a short video tutorial on making your own waterproof matches: I know you can buy waterproof matches but these are expensive and they have limitations. For example the popular Coleman waterproof matches are pretty much useless if the striking strip on the box is damaged. Making your own waterproof matches with cheap strike anywhere matches is super cheap, superRead the Rest…
Disappearing in a Crowd
Hello Everyone. This is Brigette reporting to you from the backwoods. Today I want to talk to you about disappearing in a crowd or how not to make yourself a target. As I write this we are in the middle of deer season, which in my area means camo clothing. During hunting season it is perfectly acceptable to wear camouflageRead the Rest…
Food Storage Prep – A Simple Guide to Emergency Food Storage
I get 30 – 50 emails a day which is great because I love hearing from you guys and gals, especially when you make my head swell with words of praise and agreement. A lot of readers are seeking advice on one subject or another and while I try to respond to everyone, I do get covered up some timesRead the Rest…
DIY Gallon Jug Light
Here is a very easy project that almost anyone can do. This gallon jug light provides ample light perfect for camping, or a home without power. Materials you will need : 1 Super-Bright LED Flood Light Head Lamp 1 Gallon water jug (Full of water) 1 Cap-full of bleach (Any kind will work just fine). All you have to do isRead the Rest…
Tornado Survival Tips
It is generally considered common knowledge that being underground is the best bet you can make when a tornado strikes, but what happens when you don’t have a tornado or cellar available, and what do you do once you’re in your safe area? If you live in a tornado prone area, it is very important to know what you shouldRead the Rest…
In Case You Are Still Unsure If You Should Start Prepping
Here are recent disasters that have hit the United States in more recent years. While a lot of people are focusing on doomsday scenarios, here are eleven reasons why you should start emergency prepping now. This list was compiled up to 2010. We added the most recent because of it’s significance. Read the Rest…
Solar Ovens for Savings and Survival
by: Douglas C. Hoover Solar Ovens are becoming the number one most popular survival tool available today. Camp stoves require fuel, gas or propane, and you can run out. They use the energy from the sun and you not only save money, you help save the environment, The USFA’s National Fire Data Center estimates that outside grills cause more than 6,000Read the Rest…
How to Stop Procrastinating and Start Prepping
According to a recent poll 57% of readers have less than six months worth of food in storage, with 20% having less than one month. I have to admit, being more than a little stunned by the results of the poll neutral. How could such a high percentage of readers, of a survival blog (my blog!), have such small amountsRead the Rest…
