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Technology During Disaster

Technology During Disaster

Technology During Disaster Many people assume that the word “prepper” is equivalent to saying not technology orientated. That equation isn’t actually correct. Yes, prepper’s do learn to do things the old way so that if technology isn’t available due to a disaster their quality of life will not suffer a total collapse. But we do understand that …

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Crisis Comfort Items ~~ Not Just For Children

Crisis Comfort Items Not Just For Children

Crisis Comfort Items Not Just For Children Many parents can relate to comfort items adored by their children. From binkies, blankets, to stuffed animals, they are simply things the child feels safer and more comfortable having with them. But comfort items aren’t just for children! A favorite shirt, jacket, pair of shoes, a smoke, or …

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Knotology

Knotology

Knotology In a number of crisis scenarios tying a good knot can make all the difference. But to learn a good knot you need to understand the terminology used when being taught. Fix brings us both with the knotology infograph below Source: Fix.com Blog This is an aggregated site. Please be aware some of the …

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SHTF in the City

SHTF in the City

SHTF in the City Many preppers and prepping sites often speak as though living in a city is foolish and a death wish should the SHTF. I do understand their concerns and agree with some of them. But face it, not everyone can live in a rural area. Some who would like to simply can’t …

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DIY Rainwater Catchment Cistern

DIY Rainwater Catchment Cistern

DIY Rainwater Catchment Cistern A while ago, one of our followers on our Facebook asked a question regarding her defunct cistern. One end had been breached by tree roots and the property owner before her had begun to fill it with odds and ends including concrete bricks. Her question to the group was should she …

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Could the Survival Bike be Your Bug Out Vehicle?

Could the Survival Bike be Your Bug Out Vehicle?

Could the Survival Bike be Your Bug Out Vehicle? Years ago, when I was young, broke, and living in Germany.  I had a moped for several years rather than a car. It was much less expensive. (Why is it that the good ole days aren’t good until later when the really cool things aren’t a …

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Couple Builds Glass House For $500

Couple Builds Glass House For $500

Couple Builds Glass House For $500 Preppers and homesteaders are some of the most creative people around. This is just one more creation that shows off that versatility. This young artistic couple built this glass house on their own without the aid of contractors and architects spending a mere $500.00 USD using found and donated …

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Amish Off-Grid Lessons

Amish Off-Grid Lessons

Some posts may contain affiliate links.  Amish Off-Grid Lessons   Wikipedia describes the Amish community as follows The Amish are a group of traditionalist Christian church fellowships with Swiss Anabaptist origins. They are closely related to, but distinct from, Mennonite churches. The Amish are known for simple living, plain dress, and reluctance to adopt many …

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Edibles That Can Be Grown Indoors This Winter

Edibles That Can Be Grown Indoors This Winter

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Edibles That Can Be Grown Indoors This Winter We don’t quit eating during the winter months. Why should we stop gardening for the winter? Today’s post is about the edibles that can be grown indoors and throughout the winter. This is economically beneficial for those who live off their gardens. And if in …

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Escaping a Detention Camp

Escaping a Detention Camp

Escaping a Detention Camp When the majority of think of a detention camp, we see the concentration camps of the holocaust. I had the opportunity to visit Dachau one of the better-known camps some years ago. Horrendous. There is no other way to describe that place. Evil still resides there; it has perforated the earth itself …

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