The Prevention of Foot Problems
In any serious long-term emergency, we probably would not have motor vehicles available. This would mean a lot more walking even if we are bugging in. This will lead to foot problems that a lot …
Prepping Basics
Blood Transfusions in an Emergency
In 1818 the first human to human blood transfusion was successfully completed. Early transfusions were risky and often resulted in the death of the patient. It was not until 1901, when the Austrian Karl Landsteiner discovered human …
A Rant about Doomsday Preppers
Today I am on a bit of a rant. The other day I watched Doomsday Preppers escape from New York. They had their so-called experts on the show teaching bad information. One of their experts …
Increase the Carrying Capacity of Your Vehicle
[/caption] A lot of us for one reason or another only have a car or SUV. In a bug out situation, this can be a problem. One possible solution can be to get a cargo trailer. …
Splitting mauls and wedges.
[/caption] If you are planning to burn wood in a crisis situation, one thing that you need to stock is a good splitting maul and wedges. A typical maul for wood splitting will have a …
A Simple Concealed Compartment in Your Vehicle
[/caption] My wife recently became concerned about people being able to see inside her SUV and see her get home bag. So she decided to do something about it. With a little help she got …
Improvising a Still from a Steam Juicer
[/caption] Yesterday a friend and I got to looking at a steam juicer and realized that they can be used as an improvised small still. The size we have would distill somewhere around a ½ …
Tips for a Newbie
You are a newbie, where do you start?. Being a newbie at prepping can be a bit overwhelming, it seems like there are a million things to do and large amounts of money to be …
Finding a Good Location to Permanently Bug Out To.
You have decided to move, where too? Let’s assume you have the money and means to move anywhere you want and resettle. What would be the criteria you would use to find the perfect retreat …
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Ten Steps to Start Prepping
Ok, you just decided to start prepping what do you do first? Don’t panic, prepping may seem like a huge project but it is manageable. It is kind of like the old kids joke, how …