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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Jump Start Your Seeds
Some posts may contain affiliate links Jump Start Your Seeds It’s that time of year! Use these tricks to speed up germination, then plant up some pots! Having all the help you can in gardening is a God send. This is especially true if you live in a climate with a shorter growing season, your seeds are …
DIY Portable Solar Generator
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 …
10 Items to Include in Your Car Kit
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 …