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 …
DIY Inexpensive Bike Trailer Bikes are great SHTF vehicles! No fuel required human powered transportation. Easy mobility on debris covered streets and a silent mode of transportation. But that little basket we attach to the front for carrying goods just isn’t going to cut it in on a scavenging mission! This little trailer could be used for hauling your bug …
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 …
Make Your Own Sweetener with Sugar Beets Yes you can make your own! Household sweetener is often made from sugar cane, but this is not the only source. When making sweetener at home, it is more sensible to extract it from sugar beets, since these are easier to obtain and grow. This recipe does not yield …
How To Make Your Own Pet Food (21 Recipes) In a SHTF situation pet food may be short at hand and one of the most likely things you will run out of first. You could make this and can it for your pets. Will stay fresh for 5-7 years. If you are not prepared for your …
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 …
