Category: SHTF

Reasons Some People Avoid Preppers

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Reasons Some People Avoid Preppers We all have them in our lives. People to whom the word prepper bring about “those looks”.  The your not normal attitude and the change of topic. Why? Lisa over at the Survival Mom thinks she  may have some answers to that question. And the …

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2 DIY Fire Pistons

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 2 DIY Fire Pistons Most folks know to always have at least 2 at the ready fire starting tools. So you do…. your matches are wet because the disaster was a wet one and in the chaos your fire starter piston broke. Now what? Why, you make yourself another …

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Prepping for Average People Who Aren’t Wilderness Gurus

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 …

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Off Grid Solar Refrigeration Options; Including DIY Version

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 …

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Cold Weather Super Shelter

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Cold Weather Super Shelter If we had a choice of course disaster would only happen when the weather was perfect, not too hot nor cold, while we have access to all our gear, while we are at our bug out locations and while all those we love are safe …

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Escaping Zip Ties

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Escaping Zip Ties Several videos showing how to escape after being restrained illegally with zip ties. I say illegally as if you are restrained by a law enforcement officer with zip ties it would be an indicator that the officer has more than one suspect in custody and more …

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Top Ten Supply List

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Top Ten Supply List Especially when you first begin to prepare, the supply list seems endless! The more you know the more you realize the things that are required to not just survive but to insure your quality of life. It can become overwhelming to the newbie and frankly …

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Waterproof Socks

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Waterproof Socks It’s about time! Most of us are not going to walk through puddles, rivers or in lakes with our stocking feet. But think about the SHTF and sporting uses for these waterproof socks. You may start your hike, hunt, fishing excursion, or camping trip with beautiful blue clear …

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DIY 5 Gallon Bucket Fish Trap

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY 5 Gallon Bucket Fish Trap This is a neat update on the native American Primitive Funnel Fish Trap made with a 5 gallon bucket rather than woven twigs. It is a great way to passively catch fish. No sitting with a rod and reel which is fun, but not …

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Canning Meat: Raw Packed or Seared

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Canning Meat: Raw Packed or Seared (2 links) The facts are that the majority of the population doesn’t hunt on a regular basis. There will be a learning curve if the SHTF, that is if the game aren’t run off by what ever disaster scenario created the SHTF. This …

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