DIY Primitive Fishing Spear When I first saw this, I thought what a cool primitive fishing spear! After reading the instructions though I realized it would take more skill in wood working than I personally possess. But for those who are good with their hands, at wood working, or very patient and determined this appears …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Beef Jerky Recipes Drying meat has been a simple method of preserving meat for centuries in many cultures and a staple in a prepper’s pantry. Besides who doesn’t love jerky! The link featured below gives us 20 different recipes for making it yourself. Not only is variety the spice of …
Preventing & Treating Heat Injuries The warmer months are here, so the heat is upon us! People suffer every year from heat related injuries and illnesses. Not only is it important to plan how you and your family will stay comfortable during the heat to come, but also what to look for as an indication that someone may be experiencing a serious …
UEV 440 Off Road Camper Trailer Wow doesn’t even cover the awesomeness of this trailer. This is the Conqueror Australia UEV-440 and all it’s neat accessories. I do mean neat accessories! It has EVERYTHING. I would love one of these for camping never mind how cool it would be for a bug out vehicle. Conqueror …
Emergency Uses for Common Household Items Several good tips on using common household items you already have for getting through an emergency situation more comfortably and most importantly safely. Please be aware some of the sites we link you to could have pop ups and that we have no control over them. However, we will …
10 Smart Redneck Lessons Whether you call it jimmy-rigged, a thing-a-bob, or an old timer’s hack, those that have lived country all their lives can teach all of us a thing or two about living off grid should a situation arise that requires us to do so. We have now seen the vindication of ‘redneck‘ …
9 Reasons to have a Coffee Can in Your Survival Kit No matter what kind of kit your putting together BOB, INCH, 72 HR etc.. ease of storage and ability to carry it comfortably is almost as important as what is in it. I had not honestly thought of a coffee can as fitting into either …
DIY Bio Fuel Briquettes People have used bio briquettes as a fuel source, sometimes their only fuel source for many years. But there are a whole generation of younger people who have never heard of it. They work well for camping, fireplaces and wood stoves. Making your own and saving them for emergencies, camping …
Surviving a Tornado I am a survivor or multiple tornados after spending many years in “tornado” alley. They are unpredictable and strike with very little warning. The temp suddenly seems to drop, the world becomes quiet and if you are not paying attention……the next thing you hear is what sounds like a freight train coming …
Bullet-Proof ‘CouchBunker’ If your bugging in and need a gun safe, a bullet-proof shield and have an extra $6700 to spend on a combination prep/furnishing item in your budget this is the sofa for you! I know of some places on earth including some spots within the USA where having any kind of bullet proof …
