Tag: preparations

DIY 5 Gallon Bucket Fish Trap

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY 5 Gallon Bucket Fish Trap This is a neat update on the native American Primitive Funnel Fish Trap made with a 5 gallon bucket rather than woven twigs. It is a great way to passively catch fish. No sitting with a rod and reel which is fun, but not …

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Urban Beekeeping for Beginners

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Urban Beekeeping for Beginners Urban or rural nothing tops the taste or multiple health and cooking uses for honey! It keeps almost indefinitely and is actually one of nature’s sweet treats that is extremely healthy for you. With the exception of children under 2 years of age, who shouldn’t …

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Canning Meat: Raw Packed or Seared

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 …

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Security Tips for the Woman on Her Own

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Security Tips for the Woman on Her Own Most prepper sites discuss options and methods for a group. Not everyone is a group! Some are single, widowed or divorced individuals facing the world alone or with children in their care. This can apply to the young, old, male or …

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23 Critical Storage Items

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 23 Critical Storage Items We often miss or over look critical items needed when simply packing for a trip. Imagine what we may have overlooked when the “trip” isn’t scheduled! Survival is a trip through life. Everyday we do hundreds of little things that we don’t even think about …

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Decorating for Preppers-Tight Space Prepping

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Decorating for Preppers-Tight Space Prepping I am always saying prepping is not a thing it is a lifestyle. This doesn’t mean your home is decorated with camouflage and gun racks! It’s about making your home continue to reflect your taste and style while still serving the purpose of being …

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Know How to Drive a Manual Transmission in an Emergency

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Know How to Drive a Manual Transmission in an Emergency I am continually dismayed at the number of young people now days that have no clue how to drive a vehicle with a manual transmission! I agree that it is easier in traffic especially in an unknown location to …

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DIY a Low Tech CFV Stove

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 …

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A Complete Guide to Paracord

Some posts may contain affiliate links. A Complete Guide to Paracord We know lots of prepping uses for paracord. But how much do we know about the actual product? Which type is best for what? What are the different kinds of paracord? Is there a shelf life on this product? If so does it very …

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31 Uses for Cotton in a Survival Scenario

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 31 Uses for Cotton in a Survival Scenario For generations before synthetic fabrics, cotton was the material of choice. In some things it still is. There is a lot of controversy regarding cotton fabric in survival clothing, however, there is no dispute on the ways that cotton fabric can …

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