CDC Instructions for Properly Removing Ticks When you spend a lot of time in wooded or grassy areas or in some regions of the country just spending any time in your own lawn ticks will be an issue. Most of us have heard a bunch of rumored ways to safely remove them from the skin. …
The Pocket Chain Saw The pocket chain saw is a repeat item on my gear wish list. Until this last season I had one I purchased several years ago. This last trip out into the woods, my daughter and grandchildren were using it to collect and cut kindling for the fire. After using it to …
Considerations When Preparing to Bug Out With a Dog Many of us have made emergency preparations for bugging out with our family pets. Primarily a dog. They are members of our family and leaving them behind or not preparing for them would be akin to abandoning a child. But as with children we need to …
Mosquito Repellent Device This is another of my recent gear considerations. My daughter’s have been bugging me to get a couple of these for several camping seasons. I felt that if they stopped with the scented products while we were in the woods or near the water, they wouldn’t suffer so from mosquito bites and …
Glow In The Dark Rope There is no doubt how valuable paracord or rope is in camping, hiking, backpacking and in many survival uses. Although not appropriate in all survival scenarios, especially for camping it can be a great addition to your gear. I don’t know if it is just me, or if my age …
Some posts may include affiliate links. What do Police Radio Codes Mean? When there appears to be an issue in your local area just like everyone else you want to know what’s going on! In a SHTF scenario you want as much Intel as possible. Knowing what the police are dealing with at the moment …
DIY Pontoon Boat It’s the time of year when I start daydreaming about being on the water! Even if you aren’t now a water enthusiast, after or during a SHTTF event the ability to traverse the water will be a big bonus. You need a boat. With a boat comes the ability to travel along …
Bug Out Location – Small Town Vs Isolated Retreat A bug out location can mean different things to different people. It can be a prepared location that you have had the time and ability to set up specifically for you and your group or family. Or it can be a location where you intend to …
6 of the Worst Waterborne Diseases in the United States We all know water is one of our first concerns after surviving the initial event and locating shelter. Making sure it is available and safe to drink is a major factor to your survival. You can’t just go to the nearest body of water and …
Family Central Rally Point It sounds pretty basic doesn’t it. Everyone should know where to go in an emergency. Unless you really think it out. What if your meeting place is destroyed? What if one or more people in your family can’t get to the central rally point? Have you really put thought into how …
