Converting a flashlight into a Spotlight Turn your flashlight into a spotlight allowing you to light up long range areas. It’s a quick and easy project that can assist your post SHTF security efforts greatly. One of everyone’s biggest fears is sitting in the dark unable to see what is out there! It’s the stuff that …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. How to Can Poultry & Rabbit Home canned goods are the heart of a prepper or homesteader’s pantry. Canning is one of the most common methods of food storage on your way to becoming self sufficient. Protein is a much worried about and talked about prep to obtain and …
Organic Pest Control – Companion Planting THE BEST WAY TO GROW ORGANICALLY We’ve had many Families this year that have had Squash Bug and Borer infestations. To put so much Love and care into nurturing your Squash and Zucchini plants along, and then to have this happen, is a bit hard to take. You don’t want …
MIY Crock Pot Soap As a teenager I began making homemade soap as a neat little gift for friends and family. Even back then I realized the benefits or all natural products and understood the value of handmade goods. I liked the idea of producing something unique and different from the store bought and mass …
Defensive Tactics During SHTF Under Fire Soldiers, journalists, law enforcement, and first responders all deal with the idea that they will be required to continue working possibly while under fire. This is an area they are well trained in and we should be too! If and when the SHTF we will be under combat conditions …
Off Grid ADAK Trailer If I were to have a live in BOV (Bug out vehicle) this trailer would be at the top of the list of contenders. I love the secondary outdoor kitchen in the back that allows for stopping along the way to do a barbeque or a picnic meal without having to …
DIY Key From a Plastic Bottle Have to wait until pay day to get a duplicate key made? Or a long term SHTF scenario has happened and you need extra keys for your group. You can make those keys yourself from a simple plastic bottle as the video shows below. I personally would use a …
7 Survival Communication Tactics The featured article is from an emergency manager who has dealt with a number of disaster situations. In his experience one of the most difficult things for survivors in the aftermath is the inability to contact and obtain information regarding family members and other loved ones. He tells us about 7 different emergency communication tactics that we can …
Survival Gear – The Serape or Woobie When I hear some one speak of a serape the first thing I think of is the brightly colored Mexican blanket type old fashion outerwear. Although the combination of blanket and jacket is immediately recognized as a good idea for survival wear. Using your blanket as a jacket …
Id & Treat Heat Exhaustion or Stroke Hiking, camping, bugging out, doing lawn work, gardening, or just enjoying a day out in the warm weather all put you at risk for developing heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Many people believe that if you stay in the shade, you have adequately protected yourself from these heat related illnesses. …
