Reviewing the Ruger 10/22 Takedown as a Survival Rifle 1st of all I must confess I am not a weapons expert by any means. I assume the majority of the population isn’t either. So I find these reviews helpful. Those discussing this rifle are more educated on the pros and cons of these matters particularly when it …
Harvesting Rainwater Off Grid Almost twenty years ago, I set up this rainwater collection system out in the woods. Using about three hundred square feet of metal roofing to catch the rainwater, the water is run through a very coarse filter as it exits the gutter. Before flowing in to the two thousand (US) gallon …
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Store Rice Long Term All most every culture in the world eats rice in one form or another. So it’s a common staple in most homes. It also doubles in size when prepared so you can store large amounts in a smaller space than with other foods. A single cup of rice can provide just …
DIY Bottle Cap Fishing Lures Another awesome use for something that we would ordinarily throw out without thought! Not just useful in a SHTF scenario when fishing could become a major source of protein and important oils. Fishermen spend a small fortune on good “lucky” lures. How cool would it be to spend those funds …
Foraging During Winter The tendency when we think of foraging is to assume it’s a spring and summer activity. But that isn’t so. Foraging can be accomplished year round regardless of climate if you know what you’re looking for and where it can most likely be found. Although the yields are much higher and more …
Splitting Matches This seems like a simple task. One of those now why didn’t I think of that ideas. If your low on matches and know you have other fires to light, this is a way you can double or even quadruple the number of flames you are able to produce. However, it is not …
Emergency Protection Bra The first time I saw this in all honesty I laughed and I am still laughing. But sadly in today’s world I am actually glad someone is researching and developing these kinds of garments that will carry from today’s normalcy to what could be tomorrows reality of needing to be constantly aware …
Garbage Post SHTF One of the everyday tasks that will have to change for individuals and groups alike during and after a SHTF event is taking out the trash. Whether you make regular trips to a public dump or have garbage service either will probably stop being a viable option. If you are hunkered down …
Underground Survival Shelter Most of the survival shelters I have seen have either been so high end that I would have to sell everything I own in hopes of getting together the down payment! Or those that I am unsure would make it through a light rain never mind a serious SHTF event. This is …
