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 …
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 …
Surviving In A Vehicle When It’s Freezing Many parts of the world are experiencing extreme cold combined with record snow fall. A vehicle breaks down or an accident in route to or from your destination can turn a simple trip to work or an event into a life and death situation. I grew up in a cold northern …
Salt And Smoke Cure Meat And Fish Preserving protein sources like meat and fish will be a crucial skill during a SHTF scenario. There are situations where pressure canning, freezing or dehydrating meats will not be an option, but you will need that protein desperately to keep yourself and your family or group healthy. The dietary …
DIY Survival Fishing Kit If you reside in a location where there are bodies of water for fishing, then this little survival kit will be an awesome addition to your BOB (bug out bag). It’s small, lightweight, and includes everything you need to catch fish. Fish are an important source of protein which is much …
Lessons Learned During Long-Term Power Outages How sure are you that you and your family are ready for a long-term power outage? I find there are always little things that turn into big things when you have forgotten them in advance! In only my personal opinion just shutting off the power for a day or …
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 …
Build A Cabin Without a Permit Permits, red tape and costs keep a lot of us from building on our property whether it be a secondary building, a bug out haven or just a vacation retreat. Just getting the permit to build can cost more than the builder of this little cabin spent on the entire project! …
DIY Water Wheel Generator If you are looking for alternative energy sources a water powered generator may just be it for you if you live or bug out to a location near flowing water. Unlike solar or wind power the water wheel doesn’t rely on the current weather and can operate day or night in the …
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