Category: Bug Out

Everyday Vehicles Modified For Bug Out

Everyday Vehicles Modified For Bug Out There are some real way out there designs for bug out vehicles. In Jest the designer of these modifications  says they are to ward off zombies. However, even though the majority of us are not worried about nor bugging out to avoid a zombie attack 😛 . Modification of …

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Does Bugging Out = Becoming a Refugee

Does Bugging Out = Becoming a Refugee There are folks that feel bugging out is the only option. I think truthfully many more plan to bug in than vocalize their intentions. Those that have a plan A to bug out are more quiet about their bug out location then they are about their plan to bug out. Preppers whose first …

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Charge Electronics with Campfire Power

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Charge Your Electronics with Campfire Power Charge your small electronics with fire and boiling water! In a long term SHTF crisis power may not be available, batteries will wear out and die, solar power can fail in inclement weather or the panels broken in all the chaos. With this charging method you connect …

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Why Networking is Worth It for Preppers

Why Networking is Worth It for Preppers The lone wolf concept is overly romanticized. The lone bearded gruff but lovable bushman making his way alone in the world on his wits and skills. We see him in dozens of movies but only in the movies!  Why? Because in real life he didn’t survive! Preppers need networking and here …

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Morale Boosting Strategies in a Crisis

Morale Boosting Strategies in a Crisis In every BOB, 72 hour kit, vehicle kit and every other emergency kit for my group and family we have packed some simple comfort item. My item of choice has been a deck of cards and family photos for every bag I assist in packing. Considered non survival items …

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Weekend Projects For Preppers

Weekend Projects For Preppers Buzz Feed provides us with 11 weekend projects recommended by the Mountain Man. Some of these projects are ones that can be done at home, but most require you get out of the chair and get out there and try them! I grew up in Minnesota and I have to admit that …

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Are You a Prepper?

Are You a Prepper? We have described prepping as having quality of life insurance. Our purpose being to insure that we, our families, our groups, and our communities not only survive a disaster whether it be man made or natural.  Are we what is traditionally considered a prepper? To learn what can define you as …

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Creative Survival – 37 Survival Hacks

Creative Survival – 37 Survival Hacks All humans and even the ultra-responsible prepper want the magic tool, gizmo or key piece of information that will ensure that they and those they care about will survive any SHTF event that could possibly befall them.  However, Murphy’s law doesn’t stop applying because the world as we know it has …

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Hobo Signs for Preppers

Hobo Signs for Preppers The term “hobo” was coined in the US in the 1890s to describe an out of work migrant worker. Different than those that were back then known as tramps or bums. Tramps or bums were terms used to describe those who were known not to seek work and who were considered homeless and jobless by choice. The American hobo …

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SHTF First Aid – for Burn Victims

SHTF First Aid – for Burn Victims   Unfortunately in an emergency situation YOU may be the first responder and in a SHTF crisis perhaps the only responder. There are basic first aid proceedures we all should know for everyday life for example  CPR. It should be considered however, that if you are preparing for a major disaster there may not …

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