Remedies for Sore Throats & Tonsillitis Most sore throats are caused by flu and cold symptoms like drainage down the throat from the sinuses. The typical viral sore throat will look like the picture above and there really isn’t too much that can medically be done about it other than treating the pain and irritation. …
OTC Medications to Stockpile Once the SHTF doctors, pharmacists and even drug stores will be closed, looted and generally unavailable for use by the average citizen. Many OTC medications began as prescription medications until it was determined they were safe for most people to decide when and if they needed it. The ones discussed in …
DIY Improvised Charcoal Filter Use of charcoal as a filter has been around for years. It removes sediments, contaminants and even improves the taste. It is amazing as you watch the dirty water filter through and become before your eyes a clear drinkable life source. It’s often the method preferred by survivalists and those experienced …
Knife Blades Infographic When I first started prepping and collecting knives I only knew of two blades. Straight and serrated. Oh how naive I was… There are more than 10 basic blade types to choose from I don’t have any idea how many more specialty blades there are available out there. For information on the most common basic blades …
Surviving wild Animal Encounters Coming face to face with any wild animal can be a deadly proposal and definitely a terrifying experience. Knowing what to expect can save your life. Many of the animals on the infographic below aren’t ones you are likely to run into. But for those that you could bump into …
Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac – Avoiding & Treating No one wants to end up with the rash, itch or reaction of the gentleman pictured above! The first step to avoiding the predicament altogether is to avoid the cause. In this case this gent came into extremely close contact with poison sumac. Knowing how to …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. How to Stay Warm During a Winter Power Outage Staying warm is hard work if the power goes out! You can have all the blankets in the world but real radiating heat is what makes you feel warm and secure knowing you will be ok. I found an article …
The Ultimate Guide To Dehydrating Preppers, homesteaders, busy moms, and frugal families all dehydrate foods. For long term storage, preserving the year’s harvest, ease of use and to be able to take advantage of sales at the market or a generous friend’s over abundant garden gifts. Dehydrating is an awesome way to store food for long …
Survival Bows (3 links) As we discussed in a previous post Gun Ownership Deterrent or Incentive a firearm is not the choice of everyone nor legal for everyone in every country. So when and if the SHTF not only are you going to need a self defense weapon but the ability to hunt for food. Some …
Monitoring Radiation Levels Nuclear radiation isn’t something we should ignore or take lightly. However, knowing what is rumor and conjecture is equally as important. Taking medication for exposure when the levels aren’t high enough to warrant it is actually as dangerous as ignoring levels that are too high. Below find two websites that allow …
