We are always looking for light weight items to stick into our bug-out bags or backpacks that are helpful and substantial. Who wants to be weighed down by something heavy, like a camping stove, when there are manageable and practical solutions for any camping need? Sometimes a simple inspiring trip to your local hardware store…
How to Bake Bread in a Coffee Can. Try it, it’s Pretty Cool!
Bread. For the most part, we all love it! It can be soft, firm, crusty and if you slather on butter, jelly or honey it’s pretty darn satisfying. It really is a good survivor food because it’s filling. The trouble is if you buy the store-bought stuff it’s not quite as tasty as it…
The Simplest Survival Tool We All Must Have on Hand
Often, we laugh at some of the things a prepper will come up with in the name of survival. Not because the idea or tool is silly but because it’s so simple. It is one of those “Why didn’t I think of that?” moments in every survivor’s life. This is what we thought when reading…
Stop! Before Throwing Out That Motor Oil Check Out These 9 Clever Ways to Repurpose It
Honestly, before we started to prep we pretty much consumed everything we had for its single purpose, we felt, here on earth. RE: A trash bag was simply used for trash, not as a possible survival raincoat. Dandelions were weeds that needed killing. Who knew they had medicinal uses and could be eaten? And that…
(Video) 3 Pretty Lame Life Hacks That Actually Work!
Sometimes we take ourselves a little too seriously. Prepping and surviving is, indeed, a sober business but there comes a time when we should just be grateful to a hack for what it is. An idea. A way to do something that might not have ever been thought of outside of your kitchen or workshop.…
These 6 Tips Will Advance a Person’s Skills as a Survivor
As a survivalist, we are all about making sure we are ready for the end of days, many of us are simply prepping for inevitable everyday disasters! Meaning, those unhappy things that nature has wrought. RE: Tornadoes, power-outages, floods, earthquakes, and a number of things we, as human beings, have little or no control over.…
(Video) Prepper Takes a Chain Saw to a Wood Log. What He Does Next? This Completely Blows My Mind!
If men and women plan on living healthy solid lives after major disaster strikes they are going to have to rethink a few things. That seems logical to those of us who are currently in the process of prepping for any chaos situation that might come our way. However, when you think about some people,…
Surprisingly Enough, Learn About 3 Animals That May Do More Harm Than Good to a Person Who Eats Them in the Wild
There are certain foods a people can hunt that are really good for them. The meat is lean, delicious, and, along with salads and other foodstuffs can make for a satisfying meal while keeping the fat and calories down. In this day and age, that is a health blessing and we admit that is…
U.S. Nuclear Target Map! Find Out Who Lives in the Zones.
We rather enjoy looking at certain maps. They tell us so many things, including where restaurants and parks are if you are on a road-trip. But when you are looking at a nuclear target map that enjoyment pretty much goes out of the window! It is really rather intriguing, learning about where you live…
(Video) When I Figured Out Why He Poured Dish Soap Into His Toilet I Ran to Try it. Wow!
At one time or another, we have all experienced that dreaded moment when our toilet bowl fills with water, after a good flush, and does not go down. It just sits there. Anything could have caused it, including an abundance of toilet paper lodged in a pipe. The point is it irksome. You go in…
(Video) It’s Unbelievable What Steel Wool Can Do to Improve a Windshield. I Had No Idea!
When the idea of using steel wool on our car’s windshield was first suggested to us we shook our head in a “no” gesture. After all, this is the type of pad you use on pots and pans, an abrasive material that scrubs out rust and filth that has been on worn items for years…
4 Types of Preppers We Must Avoid
When it comes to prepping we know the kinds of people we like to hang out with. They understand us and we know where they are coming from. There is a certain amount of secrecy between preppers because we know there has to be. When the SHTF we will not be able to trust many…
(Video) Follow These Steps to Turn a Fan Into an Air Conditioning Unit
We are in an age where hacks are the way to go if you want to have something good that will normally cost a small fortune if bought at a Walmart ©, Target© or a specialty store. In this case, we are talking about air conditioners or swamp coolers. There is no way to buy…
Prior Reagan Administration Official Warns Us of a Potential Financial Collapse Sometime ‘Between August and November’
When we see three hundred thousand dollar homes going for one hundred and twenty thousand dollars when popular stores seem to be closing left and right, and when we really look at the humongous deficit our country has had to endure. Is it any wonder there is worry coming from those who do not want…
(Video) Join This Bushcrafter for a Spring Bug Out Excursion – Looks so Inviting!
He battles insects, humidity, and the idea he may have to have a vegan lunch! But also watch as he does battle with mosquitoes and black flies. It’s a tough day for a well-taught survivalist! Bushcrafter, Joe Robinet, take us into an overnight trip out in the wilderness. We spend the day with him, watching…
(Video) They Show Us How to Assemble a Survival Group Shelter Under a Yew Tree and it’s Amazing!
It’s always fun to see the planning of a project then watch as its creator gets those first boards or branches in place. Our host decided he wanted to create a group shelter in the middle of the woods, just beneath a Yew Tree. When finished, he hopes to sleep four or more a time.…
NASA Wanted to Colonize Mars Using This Building Style. Here Are 7 Compelling Reasons to Build a Home This Way.
Earthbag building is one of the premier technologies for sustainable architecture. We have heard this said time and again. And its popularity makes all kinds of sense when you consider NASA wants to colonize Mars using this building style! Hey, if we want to build on another planet, a place where the environment is unstable…
Don’t Throw Out That Used Motor Oil! Here Are 9 Clever Ways to Repurpose It
When it comes to motor oil we pretty much know where we stand. Sure, we know it can do a few things, mostly having to do with our car or lawn mower, but can it really do more than what it is typically used for? The answer is simple. Yes, it can. And, what makes…
Pemmican: What Makes it the Ultimate Survival Food
Just like dieters, survivalists and preppers are all looking for the best foods to eat when they need them most! As a dieter, we would all love to have the perfect food; something tasty we can eat every day that is not just good for us but can help us lose weight! As a…
11 Epic Survival Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide
H202, Dioxidane, Oxidanyl and Perhydroxic acid. These are all the names given to Hydrogen Peroxide and because of this, we have to think of it as a complicated and dangerous product. Nothing is further from the truth! Granted, there is a risk. You don’t want to drink a bottle of tonic water! However, the uses…