Tag: Camping

Bike Campers

Bike Campers Now this is a nifty idea combining both the most mobile of bug out locations–the camper, and the most versatile of the bug out vehicles –the bike. A bike can maneuver across debris covered roads carrying both you and supplies back to the camper. Once an area has become too populated, too picked …

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Fold and Go Grill

Fold and Go Grill Just like cell phones and computers, the newest models are fast and small! Now this recreational grill is another that can be added to the grab and go category. It certainly could change the face of back packing and camping where you prefer to carry as small a load as possible. To …

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Emergency Improvised Firestarting

Emergency Improvised Firestarting Prepper, survivalist, camper. hunter, or hiker we all carry more than one method of starting a fire. However just getting the initial flame in some circumstances won’t be enough! Keeping it going and going strong enough to provide the warmth needed or the flame needed to cook your meal, boil your water …

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5 Priorities for Surviving in the Wild

5 Priorities for Surviving in the Wild We all know the basic rule of 3 and know it applies to darn near every disaster scenario you can think of. But in what order and by what method should you apply that rule when stranded, lost, or driven into the wild to survive? What fears will …

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Off Grid Laundry Options

Off Grid Laundry Options Laundry seems simple enough on or off the grid. Unless you are a new prepper, and this is something you hadn’t yet considered. As a old timer I must admit there were a couple of ideas in the article I had not thought of! I think the idea of using what …

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Genius Camping Hacks

Genius Camping Hacks Whether camping for fun or by necessity these hacks will make it easier! If you’re camping for pleasure, the easier the trip the more fun it is and if you are camping because of a personal or larger SHTF event anything that makes it easier makes the time you must be where …

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Leave No Trace – Covert Camping

Leave No Trace – Covert Camping Leaving no trace behind when you camp is a positive for the environment, for the wildlife, and the enjoyment of others using the forest. It is also a good skill to think about as preppers especially if your plan is to bug out to a wooded area. If you …

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Building a Fire On Snow

Building a Fire On Snow Protection from the elements is the number one priority in a crisis scenario, even above being able to find a safe water source. During the winter months this becomes even more crucial and equally more difficult to do. The first concern of course is getting the flame to begin with. Even if …

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Wilderness Survival Essentials

Wilderness Survival Essentials   You might think if you’re out camping when a disaster scenario occurs that you couldn’t be in a better bug out position. Unfortunately, that isn’t always true! What you may have brought with you or what you ordinarily have stored with your camping gear may be the gear you need to …

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DIY Dual Burner Rocket Stove

DIY Dual Burner Rocket Stove This nifty rocket stove is made with only 6 bricks! Add old stove burner tops and you have yourself a dual burner outdoor range. After a major SHTF event a lot of folks will be cooking outdoors for the short or perhaps even long term. This DIY dual burner cook …

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