I remember back in the 90s when we were headed back down the mountain after a crisp, clear day of skiing. The road from a ski resort back down to Salt Lake City got to be steep in some places, so we were careful to drive slowly on the snow-packed road. It was then that I realized the importance of four-wheel driving.
Preparedness
Waste Disposal Methods Required For SHTF
Waste disposal can be a matter of life and death. Many historians feel that the thing that has saved the most lives and contributed the most to longer life expectancy in the 20th century isn’t better nutrition, wonder drugs, or better medical know-how. Rather, the taken for granted invention which helped us into our quality way life was the lowly sewer line and proper methods of dealing with human excrement.
The Lost And Impressive Art Of Net Crafting
Sewing web into a workable fishing net or trap by hand remains a dying art practiced by a few American Indians, commercial fishermen, and hobbyists in our Western culture. Very few books instruct the subject of net crafting in detail, and there’s only a couple of accredited schools that currently teach the net crafting. This is truly a skill which normally requires two years at sea with hands-on experience to learn.
Useful Tips To Practice Good Marksmanship Without Wasting Ammo
Many preppers keep some sort of arsenal stocked as a deterrent and safety investment. But putting that firepower to use responsibly means knowing how to use it. That means you need to practice your marksmanship skills.
The Gurkha Kukri Knife – An All-around Survival Knife
After buying my second Gurkha Kukri knife, my wife started saying that I have a knife obsession and I have too many of them. I tried to explain to her that finding a perfect survival knife is an ongoing search and it’s just like finding the perfect partner in life. She didn’s seem too much impressed by my explaining, and she still thinks I should stop buying knives. Well, what can you do…
Building Resistance To Infections – Anti-infective Vitamin
For the immediate survivors of a massive nuclear bombing, diseases will be a major threat to their continuing existence. Water for drinking and for hygiene will be scarce and often contaminated by bacteria, amebas, etc. Survivors will need to find a way to build resistance to infection, and that won’t be easy since it would be hard to get your hands on an anti-infective vitamin.
Selecting And Buying A Survival Horse For Your Needs
Choosing a survival horse is in many ways the same as selecting an assault rifle or other survival equipment. There is no perfect survival horse for all uses, and you must decide what things you need and what you can do without.
EMP and Its Effects On Your Day To Day Equipment
EMP, electromagnetic pulse, is the enormous radio spectrum energy given off whenever an atomic weapon is detonated, or a coronal mass ejection (CME) occurs. The EMP and its effects can be considered as life-altering/changing events. The EMP is currently the main concern of our government, and the U.S. army has been shielding itself for such an event.
Improvised Suppressor: Keeping Quiet When It Counts
When “S” hits the fan, the element of concealment may become a prepper’s greatest safety net. In times of disaster and civil unrest, commodities and daily necessities become incredibly valuable. Having a suppressor for your firearm will help you keep a low profile. Because of this, the well-equipped prepper may have to face threats never faced before.
The Lost Art Of Digging or Drilling A Water Well
Having a supply of water in your home saves a lot of troubles. With the average person using tens or even hundreds of gallons of water a day, the prospect of having to carry water from a nearby spring, river, or lake is almost impossible to imagine without making a major change in lifestyle. Digging or drilling a water well is the best option you have, although it has nearly become a lost art.
Emergency Preparedness On A Budget
Emergency preparedness on a budget may sound like a fairytale for some. After all, it takes a lot of time, but most importantly, a lot of money to be prepared. Facing a disaster is not only a matter of knowledge, but it’s also a matter of resources.
Nutritional Requirements For Preppers And Survivalists
Survivalists, through their activities, make special metabolic demands on their bodies, and they must be physically prepared to meet these demands. These demands call for the repairing of damaged tissues, the recuperation of fatigued muscles, and the regeneration of energy, and they all necessitate a balanced and adequate diet that provides all nutritional requirements.
Acquiring And Organizing A Safe Retreat For When SHTF – Part II
In the first part of this article we discussed the need to have a safe retreat, how to pick the land for it and various other suggestions that should help you choose a proper safe retreat for when the brown stuff hits the fan.