MIY Aspirin There has been a SHTF event and boy do you have a headache! Seriously, if you don’t have a headache after a SHTF event then you may be injured or dealing with injured. They are going to need some natural pain relief as medical care isn’t going to be readily available. Without the …
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Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac – Avoiding & Treating
Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac – Avoiding & Treating No one wants to end up with the rash, itch or reaction of the gentleman pictured above! The first step to avoiding the predicament altogether is to avoid the cause. In this case this gent came into extremely close contact with poison sumac. Knowing how to …
How To Use The Internet When Its Gone
How To Use The Internet When Its Gone Crazy to think we are all pretty much reliant on the internet these days! It is a great hub for learning. communicating long distances, voicing and hearing the opinions of others, news, and gossip it’s all right here on the net! So when the system is down whether …
Survival Bows
Survival Bows (3 links) As we discussed in a previous post Gun Ownership Deterrent or Incentive a firearm is not the choice of everyone nor legal for everyone in every country. So when and if the SHTF not only are you going to need a self defense weapon but the ability to hunt for food. Some …
Building a PVC Survival Cache
Building a PVC Survival Cache This PVC pipe survival cache is the brain child of John from Ohio and submitted to SHTF & Prepping Central. He created his thinking it was a good safety measure for the possibility of a SHTF event where he may have to go without his gear or if his gear were …
DIY Berkey Water Filter
DIY Berkey Water Filter If you bought a Berkey water filter online you are probably looking between 200 and 300 bucks! The high price is because they work so well and are trusted! Did you know you can make one yourself for literally half the price if not less? Berkey filters are …
DIY Inexpensive Bike Trailer
DIY Inexpensive Bike Trailer Bikes are great SHTF vehicles! No fuel required human powered transportation. Easy mobility on debris covered streets and a silent mode of transportation. But that little basket we attach to the front for carrying goods just isn’t going to cut it in on a scavenging mission! This little trailer could be used for hauling your bug …
Building a Soda Can Solar Heater
Building a Soda Can Solar Heater It may be the summer months and we are all thinking about cooling off rather than heating up. What better time to prepare for the winter months! Right now you can do the construction outdoors leaving less clean up chores. A solar heater made from soda cans can’t help but …