Category: Off Grid

What Economic Collapse Really Looks Like

Some posts may contain affiliate links. What Economic Collapse Really Looks Like We have front row seats to seeing what an economic collapse looks like in today’s world. We watch and hopefully learn from what we see happening in Socialist Venezuela as their economy collapsed piece by piece to where it sits today. Often, we …

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How to use your EDC tactical pen

How to use your EDC tactical pen EDC carry items need to be small enough to carry on your person or in a pocket book easily. They should be light weight, if at all possible at least duel use and geared to survival. Tactical pens meet all the above requirements plus! The one pictured above …

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Incredible Expandable Tent- Sleeps 3 to 16!

Incredible Expandable Tent- Sleeps 3 to 16! This tent is like WOW! It literally can expand from a single tent sleeping 3 persons to a mini village which includes a dinning area or living area that sleeps 16! It also touts a mini carport and or a screened front porch depending on your needs and …

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27 Skill Building Basecamp Projects

27 Skill Building Basecamp Projects The Survival Sherpa gives us 27 projects that can be done to build your oasis base camp in the woods, all while honing your bush craft skills. The more comfortable you and your family are preforming these tasks the more confidence you will have if these skills are ever needed …

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DIY Solar Lights: Recycle & Reuse

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Solar Lights: Recycle & Reuse Solar lights especially on the exterior of your home can save you a lot of cash. No more feeding the grid to insure your home is well lit to avoid prowlers and to insure safe entry for those who do belong there! We …

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Blackout Checklist

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Blackout Checklist Just about every natural disaster includes power disruption for at least part of the event. Then there are overloads that shut down plants and accidents that blow transformers and the ever present fear of a powerful EMP that can also cause blackouts. These can last from a …

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Warm Tips Without Cranking the Heat

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Warm Tips Without Cranking the Heat Everyone’s power bills whether it’s electricity, gas, or even wood or coal raises during the colder months as we try and create a warm safe haven for ourselves and families. Our friends over at Knowledge Weighs Nothing have come up with a list …

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MIY Mason Jar Oil Candles

MIY Mason Jar Oil Candles

Some posts may contain affiliate links. MIY Mason Jar Oil Candles Homemade oil candles don’t have to be plain looking or scented! These make it yourself candles can be as decorative or simple as you choose. They can be scented naturally without the perfume smell or if you like you can even add perfume! It all …

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Catching, Filtering, & Storing Rainwater

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Catching, Filtering, & Storing Rainwater Just about anyone can stick a rain barrel under an eave and catch rainwater. After of course, checking if you have any rules against it from any HOA that might govern your property. Some states have laws about catching rainwater, however, in most of …

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DIY Squirrel Snap Trap & Squirrel Recipes

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Squirrel Snap Trap & Squirrel Recipes (2 links) One thing that is plentiful now and will be after a SHTF long term event are squirrels. Many folks eat squirrel on a regular basis in some parts of the world. But for those that haven’t you can find some …

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