Tag: Prepping

When The Scavengers Come

Some posts may contain affiliate links. When The Scavengers Come In any SHTF scenario even if only regional, there is an intense strain on natural resources. This will mean without a doubt competition for those precious remaining resources. For those who are unprepared and don’t have survival skills to live off the land this will …

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Sins of Prepping

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Sins of Prepping We learn from our mistakes, but ignoring them or not realizing we have made them can cause havoc later when the lessons learned are needed. If you don’t learn you can become part of the problem rather than the solution especially during an emergency scenario. It …

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Firewood Heat Value Comparison Chart

Firewood Heat Value Comparison Charts

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Firewood Heat Value Comparison Chart It really does matter what wood you choose to burn and stockpile. One cord of the right wood can produce the same amount of heat as around 200 gallons of fuel oil! Many homeowners stop burning wood due to the sooty mess it can …

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Hack a Radio to Pick Up Different Frequencies

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Hack a Radio to Pick Up Different Frequencies This is an awesome hack that can pay off in a big way during a disaster! A radio is an important piece of gear in your emergency kit. If you adapt the radio to receive additional frequencies you will also be …

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Transporting Firearms on Airplanes Safely and Legally

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Transporting Firearms on Airplanes Safely and Legally I own a gun. I know how to use it. I live in an open carry state. But I do not carry the majority of the time. That may change as the world around us does. I know people who feel they …

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Convincing Loved Ones to Prep and When to Stop

Convincing Loved Ones to Prep and When to Stop

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Convincing Loved Ones to Prep and When to Stop It is one of the hardest aspects of prepping. Convincing loved ones to prep and deciding when it’s time to stop trying. Following that comes even a harder choice…. do you just try and prep some extra for them or …

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How, Why, & When to Use Potassium Iodide

Some posts may contain affiliate links. How, Why, & When to Use Potassium Iodide More and more the possibility of an accidental or an intentional terrorist act could cause a nuclear disaster. If you aren’t in the vicinity doesn’t mean you won’t be effected! We are still dealing with nuclear waste from the leak in …

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Filter Rainwater Right in the Barrel as it Was Done a Hundred Years Ago!

Filter Rainwater Right in the Barrel as it Was Done a Hundred Years Ago!

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Filter Rainwater Right in the Barrel as it Was Done a Hundred Years Ago! New isn’t always better! Some of the methods of the past work as well as do the more modern and more expensive methods of today! Now, when it comes to the safety of my drinking …

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Prepper Tips on Hiding Your Preps in Plain Sight

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Prepper Tips on Hiding Your Preps in Plain Sight The featured article is actually geared to hiding weapons in plain sight. However, for some people and in some places a weapon isn’t feasible to own. Other preps also need to be protected! It may be that you have chosen to …

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Are You Ready to Live in the Woods?

Are You Ready to Live in the Woods?

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Are You Ready to Live in the Woods? You’ve read all about it. You’ve got your bug out bag together, you have a state of the arts tent, and a bunch of camping gear. You have even spent a night or two in that tent and loved it! Bring …

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