Build a Wilderness Fire Bed Maintaining a survivable body temperature is imperative while in the wilderness. Hypothermia is more likely to do you in than any wild animal and will do so faster than even lack of water will. Especially helpful if you don’t have shelter in avoiding hypothermia is a fire bed. It works even …
the Polarmond all-in-one sleep system Designed like a spacesuit this shelter/sleeping bag replaces the need for carrying a tent and bedding whether that be a mat and a blanket or a sleeping bag. What makes it different than the Australian Swag Tent (view here) is the unique design that prevents the buildup of moisture from …
Build a Finnish Rakovalkea Gap Fire I always think of a campfire more like a primitive outdoor stove! The warmth emitted just isn’t awesome unless you are sitting or lying right next to it. Especially if have small children or even just are a restless sleeper yourself, sleeping warm and cozy next to the campfire …
Bad Strategies That Can Get You Killed I hear so many of these strategies thrown around prepping sites and it makes me shake my head. My thought is to please leave a map of your cache’s and lots of usable supplies around where I can find them, please. Because if that is your plan A …
How To Travel Safely During a SHTF Event Any non-personal community wide or larger SHTF event carries with it the possibility of bugging out temporarily or even getting out of dodge for the long term. You have your BOB and at the very least an idea of what will travel with you in a GOOD scenario. …
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Bug Out Bag Basics No matter whether you are a beginner, updating your bag, adding a member to your group/family, or changing items by season or location, we can all use additional information on what basics should be in the bag. It’s a good base for everyone to start from especially beginners. There are so …
What To Put In Your Pet Survival Kit Like many many pet owners across the world my animals are not just a pet, they are members of the family! Of course my dog and my cat have their own bug out bags! I also have additional supplies set aside for them in the event of …
DIY Tooth Extraction I actually own a tool like the one in this picture and the sight of it makes me quake in my boots! But I have had plenty of dental problems and realize there could come a time in a long term SHTF scenario where professional dental care isn’t available. My best advice is …
Medicinal Plant MAP I love this map! Even if you are good with plants and know those surrounding you, In a crisis situation you could be forced out of your own area. Those displaced by super storms can tell you the confusion and angst of trying to figure out day to day life in normal …
