Some posts may contain affiliate links. Habits That Change When You Homestead You don’t necessarily need to leave civilization behind to become a homesteader. There are many of us in small towns and in who have chipped together to form a coop within urban neighborhoods. But one thing we all find is that it changes …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Drain Barrel An alternative to a rain gutter barrel for those who don’t have actual down spouts or prefer to fill a number of smaller containers at one time. Remember however, that water collected this way hasn’t been purified so you might want to use clear containers so …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Prepping for Average People Who Aren’t Wilderness Gurus Do you ever wonder if the articles you read on bush craft are written for people who already live off grid or by people who have spent their lives living in the wilderness? I used to find that implication a bit …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Off Grid Solar Refrigeration Options; Including DIY Version (3 links + video) Don’t ever worry about spoilage due to a power outage again! There are solar options available now that will keep your frozen items frozen and refrigerated items cool. Solar refrigeration is the way of the future and I think …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY a Low Tech CFV Stove Building a low tech CFV stove is great for camping, emergencies, or during a long term SHTF! Aluminum can stoves are quick and easy. Which works to your advantage during an urgent scenario, but they have longer term limitations, ie. fuel storage, heating capacity, and durability. CFV stoves are very efficient. The …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. The Survival Skills of African Tribal Peoples The African Tribal People have been surviving for generations in often harsh climate and territory. To do so they have honed some very important survival skills that we could all learn from. They have survived and thrived without the assistance of the …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. The 5 Must Have Bushcraft Tools If you have or plan to spend any time in the bush or woods you may already know what these tools are and how to use them. But if you are an urbanite who is just beginning to become comfortable in the wild …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. How to Carry Fire: The Apache Match An Apache match can be a real lifesaver in a bug out situation, especially one that involves bad weather or few fire making materials available to you. Once you have the original flame going you definitely under those circumstances don’t want to …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Urban Survival Raft Most urban dwellers don’t consider a raft when putting together their “GOOD” (get out of dodge) plans. Unless they live in an area prone to flooding. Then many of us have heavy duty plastic life boats for the possibility of being unable to leave our …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. 100+ Ways Life Will Change After TEOTWAWKI We all know the major things in our own lives that will change after a TEOTWAWKI event. Food, water, shelter, warmth, personal safety are all things our methods of obtaining will change greatly should this occur. These are and should remain our first …
