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How to Make Your Own Sandals
I made a pair of sandals from loya cane. Walking bare footed in the bush generally doesn’t cause problems for my feet. But when...
How to Reuse Charcoal Mound
Charcoal is a valuable fuel that reaches a higher temperature than the very wood it’s made from. I’ve made some before, but with supplies...
PREPAREDNESS
HOMESTEADING
FOOD
How to Make A Primitive Fish Trap
If you ever find yourself in a survival situation, it is important to try and use as little energy as possible. It may happen...
SHTF
FARMING
Concealed Carry Tips For Beginners
So, you want to conceal carry?
Have you asked yourself why?
Is it because you have a fear for your life and you want to defend...
DIY
How to Make Your Own Sandals
I made a pair of sandals from loya cane. Walking bare footed in the bush generally doesn’t cause problems for my feet. But when...
How to Reuse Charcoal Mound
Charcoal is a valuable fuel that reaches a higher temperature than the very wood it’s made from. I’ve made some before, but with supplies...
DIY – Water Powered Hammer
I built a water powered hammer. I started by making a water spout from half a hollow log to direct water from the creek....
How to Build Termite clay kiln and Pottery
I built this pottery kiln and some pottery from termite mound clay to test an alternative clay source to my usual one from the...
How to Build a Bed Shed
I built a bed shed, a small shelter with a sleeping platform built into it. It’s quicker to build than a large hut but...
How To Prep Your Home
Purchasing sandbags have always been sold in late summer early fall as a preparedness product that is associated with the flooding attached to the...
How to Build Your Own Firearm
Last time we finished discussing the parts required. The next step is to “manufacture” the receiver. For each case, I will include a link...
Scope Mounting The Prepper Marlin 336Y
Believe it or not, not every prepper or survivalist is totally enamored with the quintessential semi-auto rifle platform. Though the AR-15s and AK-47s among...
BUG OUT
How to Stay Sane If You’re Alone in a Survival Situation
When most people imagine various survival scenarios that they could find themselves in, many of those scenarios include isolation. That’s not surprising, considering that...
FOOD
How to Make A Primitive Fish Trap
If you ever find yourself in a survival situation, it is important to try and use as little energy as possible. It may happen...
Canning Tips for Beginners
As a child, I would marvel at the canning exhibits at agricultural shows with my mother. The peaches, plums and apricots in the jars...
Recipe – Hobo Stew
There are a few variations of this recipe. Here’s mine. There’s a lot of food value in this recipe, and it’s ready in about...
GEAR
Review – The Schrade SCHKM1 Machete
Like most preppers, I am constantly re-evaluating my gear. And you should too. Situations and needs change. I still live on the edge of...
How to justify a gun
Gun Mods Do’s & Don’ts
Is Your Firearm Modifications An Enhancement Or Reduction In Reliability?
Over the years many friends, family, and co-workers have come to me...
How to chose a tactical pen
An ordinary pen serves a purpose, to write down your thoughts, access them in the future and clear your mind.
Tactical pens will not only...
Prepping for an Assualt on our Constitutional Rights
I have deliberately tried to stay away from politics on this site. I have said many times that I believe preparedness should transcend political,...
What to Do After Getting a CCW
Many people get excited about getting their first CCW (conceal carry weapon) believing they have all that they need for self-defense. However, getting a...
HEALTH
31 All-Natural DIY Remedies for Arthritis
Arthritis is one of the most common problems that affect the bones and joints in the human body. A huge number of people develops...
Tips on Stress and Resilience
Getting enough ѕlеер іѕ a pivotal ingredient to being able tо handle the ѕtrеѕѕ that уоu encounter during the day.
It ѕtаndѕ to rеаѕоn thаt...
How to Stay in Shape in Winter
We have covered a host of different articles on everything from protein intake to the use of supplements and vitamins. One of the problems...
Remedies – Infection Prevention and Treatment
Before we get into the subject of prevention and alternative treatments of infections, I think it is necessary to say that I have no...
What Happens When You Eat Nothing but MREs
Ah, MREs. Meals Rejected by Ethiopians. Meals Rejected by the Enemy. Meals Rejected by Everyone. It actually stands for Meals, Ready to Eat, which...