With all the stressful things you have to worry about with a pre and post collapse situation, dental hygiene is probably not number one on your list. However, all things considered, it probably should be up on top somewhere. It’s not just the offending smell and filth on your teeth you have to also worry…
3 Important Differences Between Llamas and Alpacas
Truthfully, we never really thought about the differences between llamas and alpacas. We know they look alike and both come from South America. And, as a survivor, if things get really bad, they can both probably be eaten and their skins made into warm clothing. We do know that Alpacas have a slightly sarcastic look…
(Video) Where to Go Searching for Supplies After a Disaster
One thing we will have to do, whether you are a well-stocked prepper or not, is scavenging. Meaning, we will need to go to places, some probably pretty-well abandoned after a SHTF scenario, and see if we can find useful items to maintain our existence. We will be looking for anything from food to…
(Video) Never Try Wearing THIS During a Collapse or There Will be Serious Consequences
We have already talked about how, during a collapse, you do not want to stand out. We’ve tipped that it might be a good idea to not just keep a low profile but wearing dark clothes, a hoody, or anything normal that does not scream “I have money and provisions!” is the best idea. Yet,…
How to Protect a Bug Out Location for a Potential Battlespace
Initially, when a survival situation presents itself you will probably be reasonably safe. Everyone around us will be trying to get their own acts together, figuring out how they will make do until “rescue” comes if it ever does. While there will be an every man for himself attitude it might not get truly vicious…
(Video) This DIY Fish Trap Not Only is Clever, it Works Too!
When the SHTF on a country-wide level we are going to be up to our armpits in things we will need to do. In our top five, if not number one, will be food. We may have plenty in our pantry now but if those weeks and months turn into years you will need a…
(Video) How to Avoid Being a Target During a Catastrophe
We have many friends that we love and adore and occasionally we have a conversation around a pit fire, with some cool drinks, and talk about what we would do if a big natural disaster were to hit. Some talk about how out of all their family-unit their house is the most firm and best…
9 Ingenious Ways to Reuse Motor Oil as Opposed to Throwing it Out
When a disaster or complete collapse happens, we will have to learn to the same items over and over again that we never dreamed had more than one or two purposes. A few of these items we will need to think hard about. Including oil. Honestly, what can you do with used oil? It’s…
Foods That Are Likely to Disappear First Post-Collapse – Better Stock Up Quick!
We have written articles before about items any prepper or homesteader should have on hand should a chaos situation show itself. As a matter of fact, you are probably tired of hearing about it but this is so important that it really does bear repeating. If you do not have certain items in your pantry…
(Video) Follow This Tutorial and Learn How to Quickly Hotwire a Car During an Emergency
While it may not seem overly important now, especially if you have a well-working vehicle at your disposal that has yet to fail you, there just may come a time when you will need to break into yours or another’s car and speed away. We are not talking about stealing a car but keys have…
Using This Building Style, NASA Wanted to Colonize Mars. Here Are 7 Reasons We Should Utilize This Style Ourselves.
We’ve been hearing a lot about colonizing the planet Mars these days, despite the fact the planet’s atmosphere could kill us! Still, once scientists get their acts together, funds and expertise are allowed – we are talking years and year from now – there may one day be a potential home away from home on…
We Discovered an Effective Way to Quiet a Generator and it Really Does Work
We once had a great power unit, one that was juiced up with electricity, and we used it whenever we lost power. The problem with our power unit was it never lasted long and apparently the amps were not so high that we could run a TV with it or power-up the outside electric grill.…
(Video) This Clever DIY Hammock Setup Allows Us to Tackle the Rain and Relax Simultaneously
Unless they plan to prove a point or are gluttons for punishment, no outdoorsmen really wants to set up camp in the rain. Yes, it may seem the tough and macho thing to do and, sure, you are training and a little rain should be the least of your worries. Yet, small steps here. Getting…
How to Decide Which Survival Skills to Focus on First
It is a big wide world out there and when we think about prepping and surviving it can get really mind boggling! Many of us think we know what we’re doing but recognizing that anything can happen at any given moment… Well, that can be truly overwhelming! What if we are concentrating too much on…
(Video) Learn These Foundational Skills and be Prepared How to Respond to an Injury in a Wilderness Environment
The thought of being injured in the great outdoors is not a pleasant one. Depending on where you are, how far it is from civilization, you could be in a world of hurt until you are either a) found or b) you manage to crawl somewhere to be found. Either way, you will be in…
Radiation Sickness and How to Deal With It
One thing we do not talk about often enough is the potential of radiation sickness after a collapse. It would not surprise us at all if, when the SHTF, a part of the problem will be a radioactive meltdown. It may not happen right away but, eventually without electricity, without a “cooling” effect, something has…
How to Crack a Padlock Combination Without a Code
When we were kids we would often pretend to be one of those super elite “cat burglar” fellows in old movies. Those were the ones who could go up to a lock or safe, quietly listen to the tumblers, brush the lock with their sand-papered fingertips, and crack open said lock or safe without developing…
How to Make Homemade Pine Needle Cough Syrup
These days it is easy to get relief from congestion and a bad cough. All you need to do is go to the local drug store, grocery store or, in bad cases, take a trip to your doctor to get an extra strength cough suppressant. The problem with these reliefs is they are filled with…
Man Who Was Missing for 30 Years Found Alive
When a man, woman, or child suddenly disappears there are usually two schools of thought: 1) Foul play or 2) They want to be missing. Sadly, you only have to listen to the evening news to find out how so many who have vanished are rediscovered as bones in a shallow grave. We do not…
(Video) 10 of the Safest Locations to Head for if WWIII Breaks Out
Will there ever be a time when there is no war in our world? It’s a nice thought; a wondrous utopian society where everyone gets along together, sharing freely, without a single bad feeling between brothers and sisters. Sadly, considering the current political upheavals we’ve been hearing about and experiencing today, this does not look…