Bean Shooters Are Best For Boys – Memories of Rabbit Stew and a Slingshot This is a guest post by C.E. Harris, Gerrardstown, West Virginia When I was a kid growing up in Northern Virginia in …
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Amaranth refers to a wide variety of species in the genus Amaranthus — such as green amaranth, palmer amaranth, and spiny pigweed — many of which are often referred to colloquially as pigweed. Like quinoa, …
Using your own two eyes. I see articles all the time about how important night vision devices are and I agree. The problem for most of us is the cost to get a really good …
Making Fish traps In surf, shallow areas, and small streams it is possible to trap fish. Before you decide to set up a fish trap, understand that it requires effort. Are the calories you expend …
Old books are a great source of information. I have learned many old techniques from them. While looking on the Cornell University Library website, I came across a book called “Handy farm devices and how …
This is a guest post submitted by Sean at Yunt.Net. I know some of you question the use of a bike as a survival vehicle and I understand their limitations. However I think there will …
The following field expedient tips were taken from a Field Expedient Handbook published at the U.S. Army Infantry School in the 1960’s. Some of these tips will only work with older EMP proof vehicles that …
Dandelions are found on all continents and have been gathered since prehistory for culinary purposes. The early colonists brought the dandelion to America from Europe. They used all parts of the plant. You can collect …
Sanitation is always a major problem after any type of major disaster that dislocates a large number of people. Having clean dishes can help keep you healthy. I have often used clean sand to …
Fire starters Today’s post is on homemade fire starters. They are easy and cheap to make. The one I have used for years and always works is cotton balls and Vaseline. Simply impregnate the cotton …
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