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Natural Disasters; Just What Does Your Insurance Cover?

Some posts may contain affiliate links Financial Prepping for Natural Disasters Just What Does Your Insurance Cover? Most people realize they need a financial cushion to fall back on should they suffer a job loss or require a moderate leave due to illness. It is generally excepted that having 6 months of the total of …

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8 DIY Wind Turbine Plans

8 DIY Wind Turbine Plans Wind turbines are devices that convert kinetic wind driven energy to electrical power or into battery charging power. Homesteaders and preppers alike desire to have an alternative power source for off grid living. Whether you believe the next crisis will result in the power grid being disabled long term and want …

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Camping Tips 100+

Camping Tips 100+ Everyone camps a bit differently. Some go as basic and simple as possible and commune with nature others choose what is fast becoming known as “glamping”  (glamorous camping) with the entire outdoors as their hotel room and the stars their chandeliers. No matter how you choose to camp some of these tips will …

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DIY Camp Kitchen Chuck Box

DIY Camp Kitchen Chuck Box For avid campers and those who are setting up a bug out vehicle this is a really neat idea and project. You can purchase a chuck box for about $400 retail depending upon the maker and options. However if you do it yourself you can customize it to your specifications. …

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Your Feet – The Foundation of Survival

Your Feet – The Foundation of Survival Like any good structure a sturdy strong foundation is imperative. Your body is such a structure. In any survival situation caring for your feet is a major factor to making it through the disaster. Whether it is be because you are walking long distances, the terrain is difficult or …

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KLAX Multi tool – Your Stick Becomes an Axe

KLAX Multi tool – Your Stick Becomes an Axe Prepper’s, hikers, hunters, and campers are always looking for multi purpose tools that are light weight and easy to use. This particular multi tool turns your larger stick or old hammer handle into an axe, a hammer head, a hex wrench set, a quarter-inch bit drive socket, a …

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Transparent Solar Cell- Could Every Window be a Power Source?

Transparent Solar Cell– Could Every Window be a Power Source? How awesome is this development? A transparent solar cell could literally completely change the future of solar power. No more big blue panels on roof tops… no panels to set up and down if traveling with solar power. Every window could be fitted to provide power. If they …

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Downloadable Customizable Food Storage Spreadsheet

Downloadable Customizable Food Storage Spreadsheet Even non-prepping folks make a grocery list. Just think of this as the grand-daddy of all grocery lists! When I first began food storage I didn’t even realize I was “prepping”. I was attempting to  be frugal. I bought when on sale and in bulk then broke it down in more …

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Converting a flashlight into a Spotlight

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 …

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How to Can Poultry & Rabbit

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 …

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