Considerations When Burying a Cache A cache is actually less a thing and more a place. A secret hiding place where valuables are hidden with the assumption that you will come back at some point to retrieve them. Caches do not have to be buried in the ground necessarily. But burying survival supplies makes sense in most situations. …
What You Didn’t Know About Bugging Out Here are some things that you might never experience if you haven’t strapped your gear on your back (more properly, your hips) and traced your planned bug out route. You can’t know for sure what will work and what will not. You can’t choose to add or remove items from …
Principles of Preparedness There are basic principles that represent the keys to being prepared. There is the financial security and peace of mind that comes from having car insurance, home insurance, medical insurance, etc. Personally, I have resented paying the constant rising costs associated with health insurance until I needed it! Now paying that insurance fee seems like dropping pennies in an old coffee can in comparison …
Simon Dale’s Low Impact Woodland Home Simon Dale is a family man residing in Wales, the western part of Great Britain. His interest in self-sustainability and an ecological awareness led him to dig out and build his woodland home—one of the loveliest, warmest, most inviting dwellings you could ever imagine. This is doable anywhere in the …
SHTF via Wildfire Summer is upon us again and for many that means wildfire season. Fire is a terrifying force of nature that devours all in it’s path. This is most definitely not a bug in scenario! But it is one that you can prepare for and lower your risk and property damage. For information on …
Hammock Camping Find below an infographic on hammock camp set up. It’s a great option for camping when the ground is damp or you need to worry about critters like snakes if you are asleep on the ground. Hammocks are also great for just hanging out in your own back yard and the info contained …
Personal Debris Shelter If you should ever be caught in an emergency situation without a shelter, knowing how to make yourself a personal debris shelter becomes an immediate life saving skill. The elements can and will literally be the death of you if not addressed right away. Most often you can assume that if you …
Some posts may contain affiliate links Tiny Mobile Shelters Built from Garbage! I have seen people turn garbage into some cool stuff. But this is absolute Brilliance. Oakland artist builds tiny mobile homes for the homeless from things he finds in trash heaps and dumpsters. These tiny little homes could give you an idea or …
Being the Gray Man While SHTF What does being grey mean? It’s the idea that you want to blend in so well with your surroundings or into the crowd that you’re not noticeable. In a SHTF scenario this concept could save you and your preps. You don’t want to draw attention to yourself or your …
DIY Portable Power Pack You’re going to really like this portable power pack that you can make for right around $25 USD or less if you already have a spare car battery. You can get a good battery very cheap at an auto junk yard. But If you have access to or can find one within your budget a …
