10 Smart Redneck Lessons Whether you call it jimmy-rigged, a thing-a-bob, or an old timer’s hack, those that have lived country all their lives can teach all of us a thing or two about living off grid should a situation arise that requires us to do so. We have now seen the vindication of ‘redneck‘ …
9 Reasons to have a Coffee Can in Your Survival Kit No matter what kind of kit your putting together BOB, INCH, 72 HR etc.. ease of storage and ability to carry it comfortably is almost as important as what is in it. I had not honestly thought of a coffee can as fitting into either …
DIY Bio Fuel Briquettes People have used bio briquettes as a fuel source, sometimes their only fuel source for many years. But there are a whole generation of younger people who have never heard of it. They work well for camping, fireplaces and wood stoves. Making your own and saving them for emergencies, camping …
Self-sufficient Goat Keeping Before deciding to raise goats, rabbits, chickens or any critter typically classified as a farm animal there are many things that need to be taken into consideration. Pygmy goats and miniature pigs have become to many like a household pet! They are not the same as a dog or cat or other typically domesticated animal. Just like any …
Surviving a Tornado I am a survivor or multiple tornados after spending many years in “tornado” alley. They are unpredictable and strike with very little warning. The temp suddenly seems to drop, the world becomes quiet and if you are not paying attention……the next thing you hear is what sounds like a freight train coming …
Some posts may contain affiliate links, Combining Your Tomato & Potato Plants Use your garden space wisely this year, see how you can grow a tomato & potato on one plant. I knew you could do this with certain trees and bushes, but didn’t know you could do so with vegetables! This post will make …
Bullet-Proof ‘CouchBunker’ If your bugging in and need a gun safe, a bullet-proof shield and have an extra $6700 to spend on a combination prep/furnishing item in your budget this is the sofa for you! I know of some places on earth including some spots within the USA where having any kind of bullet proof …
Affordable Survival Superfoods To Stockpile What affordable superfoods should you be storing? Some of the items on the list are a bit surprising. I strongly believe in storing healthy and nutritious foods. I think it’s more important than ever during a time of crisis where you would be burning more calories and under more stress lowering your immunity. …
Preserving Meat in the Wilderness The video below is a tutorial on preserving meat by jerking/dehydrating while in the wilderness. You will not always have your oven or dehydrator especially if you’re in a survival situation! Your body needs protein in normal times and even more so in a survival situation where you are burning extra calories and using more muscle …
Open Locks with a Soda Can In “normal” times this trick should ONLY be used on your own property! If you have forgotten the combination or lost the key this can save you the cost of a locksmith. . In a long term emergency scenario is when knowing how to open these locks could be …
