Tag: preparations

Being the Gray Man While SHTF

Being the Gray Man While SHTF What does being grey mean? It’s the idea that you want to blend in so well with your surroundings or into the crowd that you’re not noticeable. In a SHTF scenario this concept could save you and your preps. You don’t want to draw attention to yourself or your …

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Why Consider Off-the-Grid Living

Why Consider Off-the-Grid Living Getting off the grid isn’t something you just do. It isn’t easy and initially it can be costly. Just like remodeling your home there are always things behind the walls that you didn’t plan or budget for. This process remodels your way of living and just like any other remodel can …

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28 Brilliant Garage Organization Ideas

28 Brilliant Garage Organization Ideas One issue for most households and even more so for preppers is storage! These awesome organization ideas can help you make the best use of the space you have! Nothing makes me crazier than to need something and not be able to locate it without a search. I surely don’t …

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40 + Items to Barter Post SHTF-Updated to 100

40 + Items to Barter Post SHTF-Updated to 100 Having extra food, ammo, first aid supplies, flashlights, batteries etc.. that you and your group can spare during a SHTF scenario especially if things are only going to get worse. These items will become more and more scarce and having those few extra will be extremely advantageous. Because …

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Prep Your Home for Quakes

Prep Your Home for Quakes For your personal safety the old duck and cover method is still true, if you can make it to a door way or out doors without endangering yourself further it is wise to do so. What about the dangers of your home? Your own home could be a danger to …

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DIY Solar for an Outbuilding

DIY Solar for an Outbuilding “Riverwalker” as he is known on the web, decided to make his new shed a bit more practical by providing it with power. However, running power lines to the new structure was not cost effective. So he decided to DIY solar power it! It is obvious how this could be …

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Jello Flu Shots

Jello Flu Shots

Jello Flu Shots   There are a lot of opinions on flu shots. Are they safe? Who should have them? Do they work? Should you have the inhaled live virus or the injected dead virus? Unless in your in a profession where having the vaccination is mandatory like some healthcare workers or the military these …

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A Simple Guide to Raising Goats

A Simple Guide to Raising Goats In a SHTF situation goats will be a valuable asset to have for the milk and meat. Goats can be an alternative to cows, they are smaller and eat a lot less! So will be a bit easier for urban homesteaders to keep. Sometimes goats can be forgotten by the preparedness circles. The milk …

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Paiute Deadfall Trap

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 …

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DIY Portable Power Pack

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 …

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