Some posts may contain affiliate links. Escaping Zip Ties Several videos showing how to escape after being restrained illegally with zip ties. I say illegally as if you are restrained by a law enforcement officer with zip ties it would be an indicator that the officer has more than one suspect in custody and more …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Top Ten Supply List Especially when you first begin to prepare, the supply list seems endless! The more you know the more you realize the things that are required to not just survive but to insure your quality of life. It can become overwhelming to the newbie and frankly …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY 5 Gallon Bucket Fish Trap This is a neat update on the native American Primitive Funnel Fish Trap made with a 5 gallon bucket rather than woven twigs. It is a great way to passively catch fish. No sitting with a rod and reel which is fun, but not …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Canning Meat: Raw Packed or Seared (2 links) The facts are that the majority of the population doesn’t hunt on a regular basis. There will be a learning curve if the SHTF, that is if the game aren’t run off by what ever disaster scenario created the SHTF. This …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Security Tips for the Woman on Her Own Most prepper sites discuss options and methods for a group. Not everyone is a group! Some are single, widowed or divorced individuals facing the world alone or with children in their care. This can apply to the young, old, male or …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. 23 Critical Storage Items We often miss or over look critical items needed when simply packing for a trip. Imagine what we may have overlooked when the “trip” isn’t scheduled! Survival is a trip through life. Everyday we do hundreds of little things that we don’t even think about …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Know How to Drive a Manual Transmission in an Emergency I am continually dismayed at the number of young people now days that have no clue how to drive a vehicle with a manual transmission! I agree that it is easier in traffic especially in an unknown location to …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Protecting Yourself at Gas Stations Sometimes the most mundane of tasks and the most common of locations are where we need to be most aware and alert. Gas stations have become one of those places. We previously shared a news report about one of the scams currently happening at fuel …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY a Low Tech CFV Stove Building a low tech CFV stove is great for camping, emergencies, or during a long term SHTF! Aluminum can stoves are quick and easy. Which works to your advantage during an urgent scenario, but they have longer term limitations, ie. fuel storage, heating capacity, and durability. CFV stoves are very efficient. The …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. A Complete Guide to Paracord We know lots of prepping uses for paracord. But how much do we know about the actual product? Which type is best for what? What are the different kinds of paracord? Is there a shelf life on this product? If so does it very …
