Tag: SHTF

Raising Backyard Quail: An Alternative to Raising Chickens

Raising Backyard Quail: An Alternative to Raising Chickens We all know the benefits of raising backyard chickens both for today and in the advent of a disaster. However, they are a lot of work and are banned by many cities and local HOAs. Quail for the most part are not banned because the reasons for …

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Heading for the Hills: Dealing with Mountain Sickness

Heading for the Hills: Dealing with Mountain Sickness Whether your plan A or B is to bug out, or if you should be driven out by a disaster, many folks who currently live at or below sea level will be moving up hill as fast as they can. This includes me! For most the higher …

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DIY Hidden Bookshelf Drawer

DIY Hidden Bookshelf Drawer Hidden bookshelf cubby holes are one of the oldest known hidden options for small goods we don’t want in open spaces but near to us for use if need be. Yes, they are one of the first places that would be checked by thieves, (right after your under-garment drawer and under …

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Tips For Surviving a House Fire

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Tips For Surviving a House Fire House fire is one of those disasters that we all logically know can happen to any of us, but emotionally assume that it won’t happen to us.. until it does. Surviving it seems easy enough, smell smoke, see fire, get out, call for …

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DIY Undercover in Wall Gun Cabinet With Hidden Lock

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Undercover in Wall Gun Cabinet With Hidden Lock Gun safety has always been important. But now more than ever in the history of this country we need to understand that gun safety can and does mean more than teaching everyone in your household where a gun is kept …

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Civil Defense In An Uncertain Future

Civil Defense In An Uncertain Future

Civil Defense In An Uncertain Future As the world’s political climate becomes more chaotic the dangers of war become more predominate in our minds and culture. Particularly as it is likely that any progression of aggressions will eventually result in nuclear warfare. Why with this known not just to the civilian population but to world …

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DIY Crossbow from Scratch

DIY Crossbow from Scratch In a survival situation a crossbow can be a better option than a longbow because you can make your own from scratch without requiring pieces from another weapon. A crossbow is also physically easier to use and is suitable to shooters of varying heights and weights. It takes less practice to …

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DIY a Forge from a Sink

DIY a Forge from a Sink A very simple forge to setup. Having at least some information and knowledge of blacksmithing could come in very handy during a long term SHTF event. It’s also just a cool skill to learn for today’s world. During a long term event, these skills would be excellent barter for …

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Pinole: Amazing Energy Food You May Not Know About

Pinole: Amazing Energy Food You May Not Know About Pinole, which is often called pinol or pinolillo, It is an ancient grain that originated with the Aztecs. Originally pinole was made from a blend of roasted ground maize (traditionally heirloom purple corn maize) and raw cacao. These two ingredients were roasted together for hours and …

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DIY Off Grid Power Supply

DIY Off Grid Power Supply Batteries are almost always a topic when we think about survival. But more often then not anymore it’s not about the regular retail batteries that we use in small devices like radios but rather the USB type batteries and other rechargeables that can power other items. The instructable linked below …

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