Treating a Gunshot Wound A gunshot wound is certainly not an injury that I would want to have to deal with on any level. Not as the medical assistance to the victim nor as the patient. How horribly frightening! But we all know that in any SHTF event long or short term, we could end …
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DIY Mini Root Cellars
Some posts may contain affiliate links DIY Mini Root Cellars Not everyone has the space, financial ability or physical ability to build their own root cellar. But everyone does want to save money and keep their stored goods fresher longer. Once you understand the basics of how a root cellar works you can improvise on …
Selecting a BOV
Selecting a BOV Even if your primary plan is to bug in or hunker down where you are, having a secondary plan is imperative. Check out the following links for developing a plan. Do You Have a SHTF Plan? Get a Get Home Plan 5 Important Steps You Should be Implementing in Your Crisis Plan …
MIY Home Brewed Beer
MIY Home Brewed Beer I love homemade products! I love that you can make them to your own unique special tastes and label them as your specialty blend. But I never thought beer could be one of those products. I always thought that you must purchase a brewery kit and a lot of special ingredients. I …
DIY Portable Solar Generator
Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Portable Solar Generator Solar Generator Camping, bugging out, grid down short term or long term a generator is a life saver. A portable solar powered one is an awesome investment for all kinds of emergency situations and one that you can build yourself even more so! When you DIY you …
MIY Rennet
Some posts may contain affiliate links. MIY Rennet Rennet is an essential part of the cheese making process. It is what make the milk separate while still fresh creating the curds and whey for cheese. It’s an enzyme found in the stomachs of mammals which allows them to digest milk. It can also be found and made …
DIY Catchment Pond
DIY Catchment Pond Creating your own catchment pond on your own property is one way of making sure you have a reserve water source. It could be part of your aquaponics system or even just a nice, stocked fishing pond. Usage would only be limited by the size, the weather in your locale and the laws in your area. In …
Survive the First 24 Hours + 10 C’s of Survival
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Survive the First 24 Hours Much like the legal and medical systems the first 24 to 48 hours are the most telling. If you survive the initial event and the first 24 hours after your chances of long term survival increase dramatically. The good folks over at The Shooter’s …
Scavenging After the SHTF
Scavenging After the SHTF All survival sites talk about preparing to scavenge after a major SHTF event. What you really need to know is how to do it safely, how to avoid contact with un-friendlies, how to get into abandoned buildings etc. But there isn’t much chatter about what you should be looking for. Things …
The Versatile Mason Jar 100+ Ideas
The Versatile Mason Jar 100+ Ideas Just about everyone has a jar or two or three in their pantry! When not in use holding our homemade delicacies, they could sit empty on our storage shelf or be used for a ton of other things. Take a look at some of the creative ideas for making …