Why It’s Important To Recon Your Local Area Before The SHTF We all think, unless we are new, that we know our local area pretty well. I am sure we do. I can get to any where I want to go without GPS or a map etc. I even know in my own neighborhood who …
10 Best Ways to Defend Yourself Against Violence Violence used to be a rare and shocking occurrence in our country. Growing up I recall that we didn’t lock our doors, we went out to play with our friends and didn’t come home until sunset, our elderly went out to parks and cafes without fear and …
9 Ways To Prepare For Civil Unrest These are turbulent times across the globe Civil unrest is on the rise, particularly in the United States. We used to see these chaotic situations in large metro areas only on occasion. Now we are seeing them in small rural areas as well and with frightening frequency. Meaning …
Cities Prepare for Election Day Unrest- Should You? I know I am in a way breaking our own rules by referencing an election in itself political. We are not throwing our support behind one candidate or party. We are not speaking to the process nor a particular party. Our concern in this post is you, …
How to run electronics on dead batteries Blackouts, storms, or any grid down scenario can leave you in the dark and without the use of your electronics. Should the grid be down or you off the grid for any amount of time, you will need a backup steady source of power. But until you obtain …
Cowboy Biscuits – Recipe and Instructions Cowboy biscuits are a popular survival food. They became a trail staple in the days of long trips across the prairies because the ingredients required little space and they could be made without the typical fresh ingredients. See the recipe and the instructions at the featured link below from …
6 Power Grid Problems That Should Have You Worried Our power grid is vulnerable without a doubt. The effects on the population of a major disruption could be totally devesting. The title of our featured article says these vulnerabilities should terrify us. Yes, they are indeed scary possibilities, but rather than being terrified we should …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. 18 Homemade Meal Mixes That Should Be In Your Pantry Many cook using mixes adding a bit of this and that to make it their own. Not everyone begins as a scratch cook, nor should they be. Scratch cooking is time consuming. Many of those who are the primary …
How to Bluff Your Way Through Anything Including Survival Is bluffing lying or misleading? Probably a little of both! What place does bluffing have in survival? It is a big part of making it through a crisis. We even bluff ourselves in the mist of chaos to stay calm. The grey man appearance, heading out …
DIY Well Installation Water is the liquid of life. Without if we die, and not just any water, it must be clean and hazard free to prevent infecting ourselves with other water borne illnesses. Only shelter inclement weather is a higher survival priority. We also need water for washing, bathing and cooking. An onsite well is …
