Tag: preps

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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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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DIY Plywood Canoe

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Plywood Canoe What is special about this particular canoe is that it is flat bottomed which makes it both easier to build and easier to navigate. It takes only 3 sheets of plywood to build as well and could be a ton of fun to use during normal …

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DIY Home Cheese Press

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Home Cheese Press There are a number of do it yourself cheese presses out there, but I like this particular one because it uses household items you may already have and make bigger batches at once. It’s not fancy or probably very ‘pretty’ but it works and that …

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How to DIY Kick Proof Your Doors With Door Armor

Some posts may contain affiliate links. How to DIY Kick Proof Your Doors With Door Armor Doors are intended to be the protected entry into our homes, offices, or safe havens. Yet they are often the weakest point in our structure! They should be as intended for us to enter and leave and to allow …

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