Some posts may contain affiliate links. Successfully Bugging In We do a lot of talking about bugging out in a crisis. But if it is something you can’t run away from… why bug out? In my opinion bugging in just makes more sense. I am in my own territory giving me that advantage against looters or …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Primitive Fire Thong First used in Southeast Asia the fire thong is a primitive method of fire making. Rattan is the preferred material to use as it has both the flexibility and strength for the job. You never know what you could have or not have in a disaster …
Top 8 Evasion Mistakes If you are being sought out specifically, these tips might help, but would not be enough to prevent being found. However, if you are bugging out and just want to stay out of the way of marauders, others bugging out whose intentions you are unsure of, etc.. these are mistakes that …
Grinding and Baking With Your Own Flour If you are going to store grains for long term use, you will need to know how to grind it into a usable flour. Baking with home ground flour isn’t the same as using store bought commercially ground either. Different grains and methods work better for different end …
Finding Water Along the Way Bugging out or trying to get home during a crisis could mean hiking on foot, or by any means of travel still available. Especially if you’re on your own water will be an important supply. The majority of us can’t carry the recommended amount of water necessary to make a 3-4 …
Managing Menstruation Hygiene Post SHTF This is an uncomfortable topic for many. But it is a real life hygiene concern that will become more difficult to manage after a longer term SHTF event. Not just for female preppers. If you are in a group or family that you are bugging in or out with, the …
Uses For Condoms In A Survival Scenario Other than the intended use, condoms have a surprising number of other uses during a chaotic crisis. They may also be one of the few things left on the shelves in your local markets because their other survival uses aren’t well known by the general public and they …
MIY Dandelion Coffee The lowly dandelion is plentiful self sustaining weed by most standards. They can be found growing in what would ordinarily be considered a barren location. For many years we battled fighting off the dandelion from our yards and gardens. Now we are beginning to understand their health benefits to humans and we …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Lasqueti Island – 400 People Live Totally Off Grid Lasqueti is not a tent city. It’s not full of homeless folks off grid due to circumstance. These 400 people live there and off grid by choice and are well educated people who feel they have traded the conveniences of …
Cutting Ounces and Inches Off Your Bug Out Bag I want everything including the kitchen sink, washer, dryer, etc.. in my bug out bag! If I could pull it off we would bug out in a moving truck! Admit it a whole lot of you would too! The featured article in this post provides tips on …
