Tag: Prepping

Threats to Beware of for City Dwellers

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Threats to Beware of for City Dwellers One topic that comes up over and over in prepping circles is surviving any kind of disaster manmade or natural when living in the city. There just is no way to say that it is as likely to survive in the city …

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Don’t Throw Out That Old Car Battery Revive It!

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Don’t Throw Out That Old Car Battery Revive It! One of the neatest recycle reuse instructables I have seen in a long time! Car batteries are not cheap! But as  Luxstar tells then shows us, they can be revived and reused for another purpose. He calls them the “undead” battery …

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A DIY Welding Trick You’ve Got to See!

Some posts may contain affiliate links. A DIY Welding Trick You’ve Got to See! I am not a welder, but I am aware that it is a skill that will be quite valuable after just about any SHTF event. I hope that its true that an old dog can indeed learn new tricks and one …

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Fact, Fiction or a Bit of Both?

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Fact, Fiction or a Bit of Both? Here we go again!!! This photo is making its rounds on the internet social media sites. Is it fact? Or is it a straight up hoax? As with most rumors the truth lies in between. The poster is in fact a hoax …

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Prepping is Hard. Make it Easier.

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Prepping is Hard. Make it Easier There are days when prepping is just plain hard. I don’t want to be self-sufficient at times, I want someone to bring me bon bons and tell me that all will be well and I have to do is think positive! But then reality …

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DIY Electric Bike

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Electric Bike The exercise provided by a bike is undisputed. But if you are looking more for easily maneuverable small transportation then an electric bike is just the ticket! I checked into a manufactured store bought electric bike about a year ago and was blown away by the …

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Protect Your Property Even Without a Firearm

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Protect Your Property Even Without a Firearm Many people in the United States where ownership of a firearm is allowed have made the choice not to own one and many aren’t allowed to for several reasons including legal troubles that prohibit that particular individual from owning or using one …

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Know Before You Go! Wilderness First Aid

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Know Before You Go! Wilderness First Aid Tips for preparing a first aid kit for the wilderness. Know before you go into the backcountry how to deal with any situation that could arise. As stated in the featured article; the smallest of injuries can turn into a serious health …

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3 of the Best Vehicles in an Emergency

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 3 of the Best Vehicles in an Emergency Preparedness and survival sites talk about BOVs (Bug Out Vehicles) on a fairly regular basis. We want them to be big enough to hold our family/group and our bug out supplies. They need to be fuel efficient, so we can get …

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FEMA Search and Rescue Markings-Why You Should Know What They Mean

FEMA Search and Rescue Markings-Why You Should Know What They Mean

Some posts may contain affiliate links. FEMA Search and Rescue Markings-Why You Should Know What They Mean In the aftermath of most large disasters you will see unusual markings and symbols spray painted on the buildings within the perimeter of the damaged area. These are FEMA or another urban search and rescue organization’s informational markers. They …

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