Building a PVC Survival Cache This PVC pipe survival cache is the brain child of John from Ohio and submitted to SHTF & Prepping Central. He created his thinking it was a good safety measure for the possibility of a SHTF event where he may have to go without his gear or if his gear were …
Poncho Survival Shelter Configurations Wet weather gear is an essential for any outdoor outing. Certainly a part of every Survival Kit and Bug Out Bag is a good quality Poncho. There is nothing more miserable and dangerous than getting soaked by rain. Not only good for keeping just yourself dry, it can become a shelter that protects yourself and your gear. …
DIY Berkey Water Filter If you bought a Berkey water filter online you are probably looking between 200 and 300 bucks! The high price is because they work so well and are trusted! Did you know you can make one yourself for literally half the price if not less? Berkey filters are …
Survival Constellations Finding your way at night is a critical survival skill both for now and during or after a SHTF scenario. Knowing how to read the constellations can lead you out of a bad situation. Even if you have your gear trying to read a compass and a map can be very difficult …
Nuclear Explosion and Radiation Emergencies: Before, During and After There was much concern about the Fukishima Daiichi nuclear plant in Japan after the tsunami of 2011 there was radioactive fallout coming ashore on the western coast of the USA. Potassium Iodide flew off the shelves as we waited for the levels of radiation coming a shore could …
MIY Homemade Survival Bars Have you ever wanted to make your own survival bars? These would quite literally keep you going in a bad situation. Great for hiking and camping and obviously great to have some spare stored if you were going to bug out. The ingredients are simple and easy attainable and each bar will …
Building a Soda Can Solar Heater It may be the summer months and we are all thinking about cooling off rather than heating up. What better time to prepare for the winter months! Right now you can do the construction outdoors leaving less clean up chores. A solar heater made from soda cans can’t help but …
Why & How to Identify Food Grade Buckets When it comes to cutting corners to save a buck or two, storage containers for your food preps isn’t where you should do it. If you do not use food grade buckets you will find your food may end up on safe to consume. In the end that is …
Dehydrating Oranges & How to Use Them I love dehydrating fruits! A healthy treat but did you know you can use the dehydrated fruit for a lot more than eating? I have never really known what to use dehydrated citrus for other than in baked goods until coming across this article. The article is from our friends over …
