MIY SHTF Penicillin A generation or two ago people died from simple small wounds that became infected. Many more died from STD’s that went untreated until the advent of penicillin. Now these deaths are quite rare and the infections have to be much worse to cause death. In any major SHTF event the basic necessary …
DIY Improvised Bush-Winch If you live in a urban area you may not own nor even have a current use for a four wheel drive vehicle. But if you are bugging out or should ever just find yourself off road unexpectedly intentionally or unintentionally this improvised bush-winch could get you out of a jam! If you …
Survival Lessons from the Homeless The homeless today are survivors. No matter what befell them to cause their situation, they are persevering. They are alive to tell the tale. One must respect that. Their lives are harder for sure and definitely less comfortable. But we can learn from them what to expect if the day ever …
Should You Worry About Marauders? (3 links) Most of us heard about Tyler Smith and his group of marauders who call themselves Spartan Survival a few years ago when the National Geographic Channel was running its series ‘Doomsday Survival’. Personally I was not a fan of the show. They of course were looking for entertainment …
Moving a Group When the SHTF Humans are a pack animal for the most part by nature. Even those who consider themselves loners on occasion actually seek out human contact. Especially in times of crisis we tend to gravitate towards a group. There is safety in numbers and there are risks to pay for that …
Top 8 Evasion Mistakes If you are being sought out specifically, these tips might help, but would not be enough to prevent being found. However, if you are bugging out and just want to stay out of the way of marauders, others bugging out whose intentions you are unsure of, etc.. these are mistakes that …
Finding Water Along the Way Bugging out or trying to get home during a crisis could mean hiking on foot, or by any means of travel still available. Especially if you’re on your own water will be an important supply. The majority of us can’t carry the recommended amount of water necessary to make a 3-4 …
HexHog ATV for Wheelchair Users Being or becoming disabled and being confined to or needing to use a wheelchair doesn’t have to put an end to your outdoor life! You can still be as adventurous as you want to be, I myself spent about a year recovering in a wheelchair. It was during that time that …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Considerations for a Long Distance Bug Out If you are a parent you know taking even a short trip with children can be a major under taking. Even if there will be no children traveling with you if you must bug out. There are still a lot of serious …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Free Website for Printing Detailed Topographical Maps by Nat Geo National Geographic has come up with a great program for outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds from photographers to hikers to get detailed topographical maps at their finger tips. This is also good news for preppers who may have to bug …
