Category: Survival

DIY: Pallet Smokehouse

DIY: Pallet Smokehouse   Smoking your meat and hunted game is a great way to preserve it both now and after the SHTF. Using recycled materials like pallets makes it even a better method reducing building costs of your smokehouse significantly. The maker of the videos says he was able to build his with a …

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Being the Gray Man While SHTF

Being the Gray Man While SHTF What does being grey mean? It’s the idea that you want to blend in so well with your surroundings or into the crowd that you’re not noticeable. In a SHTF scenario this concept could save you and your preps. You don’t want to draw attention to yourself or your …

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40 + Items to Barter Post SHTF-Updated to 100

40 + Items to Barter Post SHTF-Updated to 100 Having extra food, ammo, first aid supplies, flashlights, batteries etc.. that you and your group can spare during a SHTF scenario especially if things are only going to get worse. These items will become more and more scarce and having those few extra will be extremely advantageous. Because …

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Prep Your Home for Quakes

Prep Your Home for Quakes For your personal safety the old duck and cover method is still true, if you can make it to a door way or out doors without endangering yourself further it is wise to do so. What about the dangers of your home? Your own home could be a danger to …

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A Simple Guide to Raising Goats

A Simple Guide to Raising Goats In a SHTF situation goats will be a valuable asset to have for the milk and meat. Goats can be an alternative to cows, they are smaller and eat a lot less! So will be a bit easier for urban homesteaders to keep. Sometimes goats can be forgotten by the preparedness circles. The milk …

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Paiute Deadfall Trap

Paiute Deadfall Trap Always check with your local laws before using bushcraft and primitive methods in a non-survival situation. In a survival situation ammunition will become a valuable commodity. The less you can use when other options are available the better off you will find yourself. Primitive trapping is an old skill that needs to …

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DIY Portable Power Pack

DIY Portable Power Pack You’re going to really like this portable power pack that you can make for right around $25 USD or less if you already have a spare car battery. You can get a good battery very cheap at an auto junk yard. But If you have access to or can find one within your budget a …

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500+ Camp Fire & Dutch Oven Recipes (Printable)

 500+ Camp Fire & Dutch Oven Recipes (Printable) Camping season is just around the corner,  now is the time to reflect and prepare for next year! How can you top this years adventures? Did you always cook the same stuff because lets be honest, all you have is a fire and a skillet, in most cases. Which could …

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10 Items to Include in Your Car Kit

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 10 Items to Include in Your Car Kit   The 5 items mentioned in the article are a good base start. But in my opinion just a start!! My trunk is packed with what if items! Including the 10 starter items but I have been stuck on the freeway …

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Fantastic Prepping Tips

 Fantastic Prepping Tips Whether your just beginning to prepare or you are a long time prepper, we can all always learn something new! Things change, equipment is constantly being updated, but one thing that remains consistent is that preppers help each other. Education and knowledge are two items in your BOB that will always serve you …

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