33 Things To Do With Old Jeans
Blue jeans are the classic go-to for millions and millions of us. Pretty much, jeans and a t-shirt is my standard, daily wear. No fuss, not fussy, and both can take years of wear. Every …
Shelter and Clothing
The Many Uses of Borax
Sodium tetraborate decahydrate, commonly known as borax, is a natural mineral made of sodium, boron, oxygen and water, and is a good thing to have in your storage. It has many uses in your home, …
9 Reasons Why a Garbage Bag is the Best Emergency Shelter
If the SHTF, I can think of a lot of emergency shelters I’d rather be in than a trash bag. Maybe an underground bunker, fully stocked with weapons and food, with a wifi network. Oh, …
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The Best Footwear For TEOTWAWKI
I have wanted to write an article on boots and shoes for some time now, but I see and hear so many different opinions that I have not been sure of exactly what to say. …
How to Repair Fasteners on Field Gear and Clothing
Hopefully you have stocked up on a good selection of sewing supplies.  So you look in your supplies and find a zipper repair kit. Instead of having to rip out the old one, which you …
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Sewing Supplies, You Need at Least a Minimum Kit
Well folks our grandson is getting married in a few weeks, so of course we are having the round of bridal showers for his fiancé. I thought this would be a good time to fill …
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Waterproofing for Tents, Clothing and Shoes, Making Your Own
For many years, oilcloth was used for waterproofing clothes, tents and even for covering pioneers wagons. You can still buy oilcloth clothing and some members of my family wear it and love it for rainy …
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Improvised Footwear to Keep Your Feet Warm and Dry
You are out for the day and are 50 or 60 miles from home, when your car quits from EMP, or some other catastrophic event occurs, and you have to walk home. The weather …
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What Do You Need to Live in a Tent for a Long Period of Time
Lately I have been thinking about what it would be like to live in a tent for a substantial period of time. This came about as the result of a discussion on what type of …
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Shoe Goo a Useful Product for Preppers
A while back I wore a hole in the rubber mat in my car. Now these things are expensive and I was not looking forward to buying a new one. This is when one of …