Category: Non Seasonal

Practical Skills People Once Knew

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Practical Skills People Once Knew As technology has grown the use of practical old skills and knowledge has steadily declined. We are so dependent upon the electronics and gadgets of today that without them many are simply lost. In a post SHTF world this will mean chaos. Basic things …

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Earthquake Safety Information

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Earthquake Safety Information We have posted links on preparing for earthquakes prior to the event before on this site. See that link here >> Earthquake Preparedness  and here >>  Earthquake Proof your Pantry    Recently we added insurance issues to consider before a disaster including earthquake, you can see that here …

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Natural Disasters; Just What Does Your Insurance Cover?

Some posts may contain affiliate links Financial Prepping for Natural Disasters Just What Does Your Insurance Cover? Most people realize they need a financial cushion to fall back on should they suffer a job loss or require a moderate leave due to illness. It is generally excepted that having 6 months of the total of …

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How to Can Poultry & Rabbit

Some posts may contain affiliate links. How to Can Poultry & Rabbit Home canned goods are the heart of a prepper or homesteader’s pantry. Canning is one of the most common methods of food storage on your way to becoming self sufficient. Protein is a much worried about and talked about prep to obtain and …

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7 Survival Communication Tactics

7 Survival Communication Tactics The featured article is from an emergency manager who has dealt with a number of disaster situations. In his experience one of the most difficult things for survivors in the aftermath is the inability to contact and obtain information regarding family members and other loved ones.  He tells us about 7 different emergency communication tactics that we can …

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Stocking Fish Antibiotics for SHTF

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Stocking Fish Antibiotics for SHTF I have seen a lot of survival and prepping sites discuss the use of fish medications for humans after along term SHTF event that leaves us without appropriate medical care. I use herbal treatments myself and I am still undecided if aquarium medications are wise. I know …

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Butchering Basics for Survival

Butchering Basics for Survival Even vegetarians need more protein than we can normally get from plants. In normal times if we choose not to eat meat, we can fairly easily obtain non-meat foods with additional protein and supplements that can assist in staying healthy. After a SHTF scenario that won’t be so easily done. Everyone will …

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Squatters in Your BOL?

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Squatters in Your Bug Out Location? Keep them out and protect your property rights! You found a little plot of land that was your perfect bug out location and perhaps it even doubles as a vacation spot. You put up a little cabin, a tiny house or parked a …

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Survival Medical Supplies to Stock

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Survival Medical Supplies to Stock During a time of crisis whether it be short or long term medical care will be difficult to locate and obtain. That makes you and I the first responders and the only medical help available to those around us during that time. We need …

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DIY Bug Out Trailers

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Bug Out Trailers What is cooler than having a bug out vehicle that is specific to you and your needs? Not everyone can afford to have a custom trailer built to their specifications. Although ordering one to your specs is awesome if you can do it, but there …

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