Some posts may contain affiliate links. Habits That Change When You Homestead You don’t necessarily need to leave civilization behind to become a homesteader. There are many of us in small towns and in who have chipped together to form a coop within urban neighborhoods. But one thing we all find is that it changes …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Drain Barrel An alternative to a rain gutter barrel for those who don’t have actual down spouts or prefer to fill a number of smaller containers at one time. Remember however, that water collected this way hasn’t been purified so you might want to use clear containers so …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Hot Wiring a Vehicle if SHTF Even though this information is available on other sites on the web, I ask that you understand that I share it with you with the hope and intention that you will only use the knowledge during a crisis scenario or on your personal …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. 2 DIY Fire Pistons Most folks know to always have at least 2 at the ready fire starting tools. So you do…. your matches are wet because the disaster was a wet one and in the chaos your fire starter piston broke. Now what? Why, you make yourself another …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Prepping for Average People Who Aren’t Wilderness Gurus Do you ever wonder if the articles you read on bush craft are written for people who already live off grid or by people who have spent their lives living in the wilderness? I used to find that implication a bit …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Off Grid Solar Refrigeration Options; Including DIY Version (3 links + video) Don’t ever worry about spoilage due to a power outage again! There are solar options available now that will keep your frozen items frozen and refrigerated items cool. Solar refrigeration is the way of the future and I think …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Cold Weather Super Shelter If we had a choice of course disaster would only happen when the weather was perfect, not too hot nor cold, while we have access to all our gear, while we are at our bug out locations and while all those we love are safe …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Canning Meat: Raw Packed or Seared (2 links) The facts are that the majority of the population doesn’t hunt on a regular basis. There will be a learning curve if the SHTF, that is if the game aren’t run off by what ever disaster scenario created the SHTF. This …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY a Low Tech CFV Stove Building a low tech CFV stove is great for camping, emergencies, or during a long term SHTF! Aluminum can stoves are quick and easy. Which works to your advantage during an urgent scenario, but they have longer term limitations, ie. fuel storage, heating capacity, and durability. CFV stoves are very efficient. The …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. The 5 Must Have Bushcraft Tools If you have or plan to spend any time in the bush or woods you may already know what these tools are and how to use them. But if you are an urbanite who is just beginning to become comfortable in the wild …
