Customize an Urban Survival Kit When the subject of bug out bags comes up everyone seems to talk about survival in the wild. The majority of the population doesn’t live in the wild. Most of us live in urban areas or near urban areas. What good does a fishing gear do someone who lives in …
A List of Homesteading Skills to Learn So your dream is to have your own homestead. Even while your saving for or searching for your perfect plot of land there are homesteading skills that you should be learning. Homesteading is not an easy task and definitely not for the weak at heart. There are more chores …
$50 Off the Grid Fridge An inexpensive mini fridge that uses an evaporative design to keep your food cool without power. A neat off the grid re-invention pre-power cooling. There are many designs for off grid coolers similar to a zeer pot but this one looks really closer to the electric version in your kitchen. It even comes with a see through door …
Herbal Remedy for Poison Ivy An awesome herbal remedy for a nasty poison ivy rash! There is no immediate remedy for a poison ivy reaction not even with all the medications available today. But this natural treatment does almost the same thing as the more mainstream expensive creams recommended by doctors. It reduces the itching and helps contain the …
Hot Water Off the Grid W/O Electricity We give a lot of thought to storing drinkable water, but not much thought about hot water until you get that utility bill! No one likes a cold shower and if you have ever tried to wash dishes in cold water you know it just doesn’t cut it. When …
Is Our Time to Prep Running Out? The featured article by guest author Emily Harper for the Prepper Journal speaks to the world’s dwindling food supply in relation to the growing population and the hard hitting climate changes threating that limited supply. Written in 2014 it is as applicable today as it was then, in some …
Everyday Vehicles Modified For Bug Out There are some real way out there designs for bug out vehicles. In Jest the designer of these modifications says they are to ward off zombies. However, even though the majority of us are not worried about nor bugging out to avoid a zombie attack 😛 . Modification of …
Inexpensive Overlooked Life Saving Prep One of the most overlooked preps is one of the least expensive! Disaster scenarios include electrical problems, arson, kitchen accidents, wild fires, lightning strikes and even an EMP can cause a fire. So many lost lives and tons of property damage could be avoided with a simple inexpensive prep. A fire …
DIY Vertical Squash Arch Who would have thought that squash could be the focal point of your garden? Better yet you can build it yourself! Squash actually is a pretty plant, a bit of a rambling vine that has to be tamed or it takes over the space, but it has great large deep green …
Oat Straw as a Herbal Remedy In a SHTF event we know that medical care and pharmaceuticals will become hard if not impossible to obtain. Natural remedies will return as the way to medicate and supplement our diets for good health. Different plants and herbs can affect the body in different ways. Always use caution …
