Tag: shelter

DIY Bug Out Trailers

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Bug Out Trailers What is cooler than having a bug out vehicle that is specific to you and your needs? Not everyone can afford to have a custom trailer built to their specifications. Although ordering one to your specs is awesome if you can do it, but there …

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Should your BOV be an RV?

Should your BOV be an RV? The featured article is in reply to the question “I’d like to hear what you have to say about using an RV for a bugout vehicle. What would you stay away from and what would you do to get it ready?” Should your BOV also be your BOL? Should …

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Ultimate Bug Out Shelter

Ultimate Bug Out Shelter Relatively new to the market is the Dynamic Global RDSS (rapid deployment shelter system) could easily become the bug out shelter of choice for many. Once the manufacturer reaches a price point that is affordable to the general public that is. Available since 2011 it is able to be self sufficient for 72 …

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Considerations before Choosing a Tiny House

Considerations before Choosing a Tiny House Tiny houses have become a whole new way of living for a large number of the population. In part because they are so affordable. The idea of downsizing to your minimal needs is very a attractive concept and can be a ‘green’ lifestyle. But are you really ready to go …

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Weekend Projects For Preppers

Weekend Projects For Preppers Buzz Feed provides us with 11 weekend projects recommended by the Mountain Man. Some of these projects are ones that can be done at home, but most require you get out of the chair and get out there and try them! I grew up in Minnesota and I have to admit that …

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10 Considerations for a Bug Out Location

10 Considerations for a Bug Out Location

10 Considerations for a Bug Out Location As with any real estate choice they say the key is location location location. This is true with your bug out location as well. The considerations however before making your decision are quite different in a bug out retreat as opposed to a home. You will need to look …

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Constructing a Shipping Container Cabin

Constructing a Shipping Container Cabin

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Constructing a Shipping Container Cabin We have seen several end results of homes built from shipping containers both those above and below ground. However, this is the first one that has shown the process from deciding on a floor plan all the way through the actual framing and building. …

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Tiny House Garbage Truck!

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Tiny House Garbage Truck! The newest trend in housing seems to be the tiny house and some people are really taking that trend very creatively! More and more people in western countries are living in RVs and some of those are building and designing their own out of unconventional …

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Build from Recycled Shipping Containers!

Build from Recycled Shipping Containers! Two of my favorite things are recycle projects that assist in housing people and preserving our planet from human miss use and the beach! This awesome beach house has both! It is built from old shipping containers and the inside is even  more impressive than the curb appeal. I am not a …

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Bulletproof & Fireproof House Made From Used Plastic Bottles

Bulletproof & Fireproof House Made From Used Plastic Bottles Wow what a great recycling project this is! Built with plastic bottles, sand, mud and concrete. It’s boasts that it is fireproof, bullet proof, earthquake resistant and maintains comfortable a comfortable temperature year round itself. Projects like this could house the world and be the beginning of the …

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