About EMPs and Preparations Recently one of the issues we discussed on our Facebook page was about the effects of and preparations to be made for an EMPs. What we determine for sure was that none of us really knows what it would be like, exactly how to survive it, nor how to adequately prepare …
Will You Recognize the Warning Signs? How many times do we see news reports of disasters hitting unprepared populated areas? Too often, even once storm warnings and evacuation recommendations have been issued. These people more often than not, ignored the warning signs that disaster was headed their way. Would you have recognized the danger you …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Treating Dysentery You don’t hear much about dysentery too often in the western world anymore. Hygiene practices, cooking procedures, and appropriate medical care have prevented major outbreaks in this part of the world. However, during a time of crisis and chaos it kills more people than do bullets and …
Who Would You Let in Post SHTF? This question is asked about in prepper circles almost daily. It is an important question. Your answer effects your prepping behavior today and will in a crisis situation as well. Who would you let in post SHTF? I know there are those among you who feel you have …
Knotology In a number of crisis scenarios tying a good knot can make all the difference. But to learn a good knot you need to understand the terminology used when being taught. Fix brings us both with the knotology infograph below Source: Fix.com Blog This is an aggregated site. Please be aware some of the …
DIY Water Storage Tank The featured DIY instructions in this post are what I would call vintage! Ron wrote these instructions in 1986. So add a bit of inflation for the cost of materials on this one. However, the need to store and gather water for your livestock still exists and doing it yourself is …
SHTF in the City Many preppers and prepping sites often speak as though living in a city is foolish and a death wish should the SHTF. I do understand their concerns and agree with some of them. But face it, not everyone can live in a rural area. Some who would like to simply can’t …
5 Paracord Bracelet Designs With Instructions There aren’t many unisex accessories that are not only stylish, actually wearable by both sexes, and useful. The paracord bracelet is a hot fashion item right now and can be made to fit you perfectly in almost any color or combination of colors you can imagine. Now the buckle can …
Could You Go Underground? During the cold war, many folks tried to or actually did build backyard underground bunkers. Now days with the additional knowledge we have about what a safe bunker would entail most families can’t afford to even consider one. But the bunkers they are building now days are pretty cool. They even …
Digging up a Survival Cache 1 Year Later I have often wondered if the time, effort or money to prepare and bury a survival cache. What will last best in it? How deep does it have to be to remain in tact? Will critters dig it up or will it freeze? Will the container or …
