Some posts may contain affiliate links. Prepping for Average People Who Aren’t Wilderness Gurus Do you ever wonder if the articles you read on bush craft are written for people who already live off grid or by people who have spent their lives living in the wilderness? I used to find that implication a bit …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Cold Weather Super Shelter If we had a choice of course disaster would only happen when the weather was perfect, not too hot nor cold, while we have access to all our gear, while we are at our bug out locations and while all those we love are safe …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Waterproof Socks It’s about time! Most of us are not going to walk through puddles, rivers or in lakes with our stocking feet. But think about the SHTF and sporting uses for these waterproof socks. You may start your hike, hunt, fishing excursion, or camping trip with beautiful blue clear …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Know How to Drive a Manual Transmission in an Emergency I am continually dismayed at the number of young people now days that have no clue how to drive a vehicle with a manual transmission! I agree that it is easier in traffic especially in an unknown location to …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY a Low Tech CFV Stove Building a low tech CFV stove is great for camping, emergencies, or during a long term SHTF! Aluminum can stoves are quick and easy. Which works to your advantage during an urgent scenario, but they have longer term limitations, ie. fuel storage, heating capacity, and durability. CFV stoves are very efficient. The …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. 31 Uses for Cotton in a Survival Scenario For generations before synthetic fabrics, cotton was the material of choice. In some things it still is. There is a lot of controversy regarding cotton fabric in survival clothing, however, there is no dispute on the ways that cotton fabric can …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Plywood Canoe What is special about this particular canoe is that it is flat bottomed which makes it both easier to build and easier to navigate. It takes only 3 sheets of plywood to build as well and could be a ton of fun to use during normal …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. The Survival Skills of African Tribal Peoples The African Tribal People have been surviving for generations in often harsh climate and territory. To do so they have honed some very important survival skills that we could all learn from. They have survived and thrived without the assistance of the …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. How to Carry Fire: The Apache Match An Apache match can be a real lifesaver in a bug out situation, especially one that involves bad weather or few fire making materials available to you. Once you have the original flame going you definitely under those circumstances don’t want to …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Urban Survival Raft Most urban dwellers don’t consider a raft when putting together their “GOOD” (get out of dodge) plans. Unless they live in an area prone to flooding. Then many of us have heavy duty plastic life boats for the possibility of being unable to leave our …
