4 Things to Consider When Choosing Bug Out Vehicle The priority thinking when it comes to a bug out vehicle has got to be, will it get you out? You need to be able to move fast during adverse conditions. The secondary consideration needs to be for it’s use after escaping the primary threat. …
Off Grid Appliances Being off grid as stated in the featured blog from Practical Self Reliance linked below, doesn’t have to mean being returned to the stone ages. There are different levels of appliances and convivence. The appliances talked about in the featured blog are of the higher level. For the most part they are …
The Castle Doctrine and Home Security We make every attempt to protect our homes and families from those that would take what we have worked hard for or bring harm to those we love, these attempts can be futile. Sometimes those evil doers make it past our security and we know this to be true. …
DIY Base Camp Trailer If you have priced RVs or pop up trailers of late you know they are pricey even without any customization. So build your own! This neat little trailer allows you to bring your base camp with you as you travel. Not only a great idea for vacation travel but if the …
DIY Ammo Box Grill I do like the recycling and reuse of an ammo box. They just seem too sturdy and useful to toss away if not being used as originally intended. I have seen them repurposed to faraday cages, storage boxes, and even a mini bar. This post has it’s reuse to being a …
Set Up PACE Comms for Survival Communications and how you have planned to use them in a disaster can make all the difference between surviving and/or seeing your family or group make it through together. Presetting comms is a priority prep. Right now, most of use a primary unit for our comms solutions. We are …
What Will You Do If…? The whole ideology of prepping is to prepare ourselves for the what if’s in life. What and how we prepare for these events is shaped by our experiences and watching those of others and determining what we would do in that situation. There are always situations and scenarios however, that …
Prepping a Wild Medicine Cabinet Now is a great time to learn about and stockpile natural medicine for a time when traditional western medication might not be available. Always check with your doctor before using any natural remedy to insure there isn’t a known interaction with medication you take or an allergy to the ingredients. …
Eating Lilacs Lilacs are one of my favorite blooms. I have several bushes in my yard. But I wondered… Are they edible? is this a plant that will benefit my family should we have to forage or eat only what we grow? I didn’t have an answer, so I went searching for blogs that would …
Gear to Bear-Proof Your Camp Bears are like most critters, beautiful and majestic creatures in their own environment.. It’s not until our environments collide that they become terrifyingly dangerous. It’s up to zoners and environmentalist to curb our growth into their territory to prevent the onslaught of bear issues in our neighborhoods as human kind …
