Category: SHTF

Creating a Safe Room

Creating a Safe Room Most of us remember the Jodie Foster movie “Panic Room”. Now that was a safe room! What about the rest of us? Those of us who don’t have riches? Do we need a safe room? Yes, I think we do. Not necessarily in the style of the panic room but somewhere …

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5 Prepping Misconceptions- Prepper BS

5 Prepping Misconceptions- Prepper BS Everyone has their own ideas and opinions on what will happen after a major SHTF scenario. I really think it depends upon what the initial crisis is! I know that my own plans shift greatly depending upon what is happening in the world and more importantly right around myself. I …

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Duct Tape Uses

Duct Tape Uses A very common phrase in my home is if it is suppose to move and doesn’t use WD-40 and if it isn’t suppose to move and does, break out the duct tape! Duct tape has become so popular for so many crafts and on the fly fixes it now comes in all colors and lots …

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Skinning and Cooking Rattle Snakes

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Skinning and Cooking Rattle Snakes Like most humans. I don’t care much for snakes. I will never ever understand why someone would choose to have one as a pet! However, I do appreciate the beauty of their skins and in an urgent situation, if I was hungry enough, I …

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DIY Tooth Extraction

DIY Tooth Extraction I actually own a tool like the one in this picture and the sight of it makes me quake in my boots! But I have had plenty of dental problems and realize there could come a time in a long term SHTF scenario where professional dental care isn’t available. My best advice is …

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Medicinal Plant MAP

Medicinal Plant MAP

Medicinal Plant MAP I love this map! Even if you are good with plants and know those surrounding you, In a crisis situation you could be forced out of your own area. Those displaced by super storms can tell you the confusion and angst of trying to figure out day to day life in normal …

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Civilian Medical Aid – How To Help

Civilian Medical Aid – How To Help When there is a disaster, we all want to help if we can. But we also don’t want to be in the way of first responders! After Hurricane Katrina people sent literally tons of clothing, toys, and household supplies which sat for months unsorted and unused in containers. …

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The SHTF…You Aren’t a Prepper… Now What?

The SHTF…You Aren’t a Prepper… Now What? One of the most common dilemmas for preppers is concern for their friends, family and community members who aren’t prepping. What will become of them if the worst should occur? Some of the hardcore preppers say “Ok, do as you wish. But don’t knock on my door when you’re in …

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Crisis Heroes’ Untold Story

Crisis Heroes’ Untold Story We hear a ton on the nightly news about those that propagate evil. The murderers, rapists, rioters, and thieves but the heroes that simply do the right thing are rarely talked about. Yes, we do hear about the brave men and women who step up and stop the bad guy at …

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Rancher VS The EPA Updated

Rancher VS The EPA Updated We saw the case in Oregon where the landowner’s permits to collect water were revoked and after he refused to dismantle his reservoirs was eventually jailed. Then a new battle began between a Wyoming rancher and the EPA over his permitted stock pond on his property. With water becoming more …

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