Multi Purpose Survival Items You May Already Have Prepping isn’t always an inexpensive lifestyle or proposition. Face it you need good gear because if it fails when you need it there are no do overs. Very few of us have an unlimited budget and if surviving means bugging out there is only so much you …
Little Badger Survival Rifle Even in locations where firearms are legal, many civilians choose to live life without a firearm. However, as our world changes many of those same people are choosing to have a simple survival rifle or weapon in their possessions. Just in case. We are beginning to understand that our norm can …
3 Methods of Getting Water From a Well if the Grid is Down I love the look of an old fashion well with the big crank with a bucket attached for dipping into the water. Would I drink from one? Not without treating the water I wouldn’t! I can only imagine the stuff growing in …
Some posts may contain affiliate links Develop a Realistic Prepping Plan I know some of you have heard me say over and over a few key preparedness concepts. 1st no one is an expert on everything and that if anyone tells you they are…. back away! 2nd what works for someone else may not be …
Where to locate what you need if SHTF before you’re ready Ethical Looters Checklist Maybe you’re just beginning to prepare for the future or perhaps you’re a long-term prepper and at the time of the SHTF event you lose your preparations. Perhaps due to the actual event. Either way once the event has occurred you …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Amish Off-Grid Lessons Wikipedia describes the Amish community as follows The Amish are a group of traditionalist Christian church fellowships with Swiss Anabaptist origins. They are closely related to, but distinct from, Mennonite churches. The Amish are known for simple living, plain dress, and reluctance to adopt many …
Lanterns Made From Inexpensive or Recycled Frames This is a neat little project that truthfully if you already have the materials could be free for you! Making lanterns may sound fun to crafters, but it could also be a practical project for preppers. When you have a power outage or an outdoor function candles are …
The Art of Stacking Firewood As we know in order to burn properly and produce the maximum heat firewood needs to be seasoned. This can take some time. Most of us simply stack our firewood in a covered pile until ready and needed for use. If you are lucky to have a good supply already …
Could You, Would You, Make a Final Run to the Store When the SHTF? I like to think I am pretty well prepared. Well except I could use another gallon of lamp oil, we used almost a quart during the last storm black out here and I haven’t gotten around to picking up more yet. …
6 Small Scale Systems to Keep Your Vegetable Garden Growing Year-Round Even though most of us would love a grow systems like the one pictured above. Most of us don’t have the space, time, finances, or man power to set up and maintain such a large operation. But when I saw the urban cultivator pictured …
