Paiute Deadfall Trap Always check with your local laws before using bushcraft and primitive methods in a non-survival situation. In a survival situation ammunition will become a valuable commodity. The less you can use when other options are available the better off you will find yourself. Primitive trapping is an old skill that needs to …
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 …
DIY Portable Solar Generator Solar power for a SHTF situation is going to be essential. These instructions are more of an overview for a simple system built with what was available. However, it is a good model for a simple Off Grid solar generator system that’s got a little bit of kick behind it. The builder used the power from this trailer to operate several …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. 10 Items to Include in Your Car Kit The 5 items mentioned in the article are a good base start. But in my opinion just a start!! My trunk is packed with what if items! Including the 10 starter items but I have been stuck on the freeway …
Fantastic Prepping Tips Whether your just beginning to prepare or you are a long time prepper, we can all always learn something new! Things change, equipment is constantly being updated, but one thing that remains consistent is that preppers help each other. Education and knowledge are two items in your BOB that will always serve you …
44 Fantastic Uses for Paracord – Updated to 60! We have all seen the neat paracord accessories, the bracelets, belts, cell phone covers, rifle slings etc. The newest rugged fashion statement! If I unwrap my key chain I have a the ability to fish, great for a long term SHTF scenario. But what about other …
8 Critical Urban Survival Skills Not everyone can live in a rural area and bugging out can be difficult or even impossible. Especially for the disabled, those without private vehicles or for those who don’t have a privately owned rural property to bug out too. Roads can be blocked with other people trying to leave …
Beginner’s Prepping Guide If you have medical, auto, home owners or life insurance you are already preparing for situations that you can’t control. None of us can control the actions of others or of nature. But we can strengthen our chances of surviving them. Through self-reliance and self-sufficiency we can insure that our personal and family’s recovery is …
DIY Non-Electric Refrigeration The Zeer Pot After a disaster or a major SHTF event we could be without power for days, weeks or much longer. Safe food storage will still be an important consideration. If you don’t have a root cellar a zeer pot is a good option for keeping those fruits and veggies at …
DIY Earthbag Dome/Shelter There has been a lot of web chatter and even mainstream news coverage on the building and living in what is called “a hobbit hole“. They can make awesome root cellars, storm shelters and for some even inexpensive housing. For Prepper‘s they could be a plausible and affordable bug out locations. Earthbags are …
