We are a proud nation and we somehow forgot the struggles we had to endure to get to the point we are today. The great depression years are unknown to many people and those times are being slowly covered by the dust of time. I refuse to let that knowledge die and I’ve gathered a few great depression recipes to show you how people were struggling to survive back then and how they had to improvise with the little stuff they had.
Preparedness
OFF-Grid Solutions to Less Dainty Living and Money Saving – Part 1
An off-grid life is a goal for many of us and being self-sufficient is what prepping is all about. However, the adjustments to an off-grid life may be difficult for some people. If they don’t get used to the routine, they will bounce back on the grid. In this two-part article, you will see how I handle the off-grid life and how I manage to save money here and there.
Natural Disaster Preparedness: 10 Tools That Will Save Your Life
As recent events around the world demonstrate, Mother Nature can whip up a disaster with little notice. Her list of disaster-causing events is impressive including floods, earthquakes, wildfires, tsunamis, hurricanes, typhoons, tornadoes, cyclones, and more recently, volcanoes. For many of these natural disasters, we receive a warning in advance of the event. For others, none at all. With a proper warning and the right tools, you may have a chance to ride out the storm.
Growing Food When Drought And Heat Are Constant Problems
Taking care of your garden and making sure your plants reach maturity can become a hustle even when perfect growing conditions are met. Imagine what it would be like to grow food when drought and heat are two constant pains in your behind. Let’s see how growing food can be achieved when the lack of water become a problem.
Waste Disposal and Latrine Building Off The Grid
Off-grid living, well that’s the considered luxurious life for us split-shift preppers, and for a good reason too! We don’t even need to begin to go into the great details here, they are absolute givens this day in age. In our darkest closets and crevices of our psyche, a few of us may even semi-hope for a grid-failure (though that thought will dissipate quite rapidly once you put together that many, many human beings would be fated with doom were any such thing to happen at this very moment in time…). Today we will discuss about waste disposal and latrine building.
Growing Your Own Food From Seed
Have you ever wanted to grow your own food in the garden? Perhaps you are already growing plants and wildflowers on a regular basis, but you now want a self-sustainable way of putting vegetables on the table. Many would probably consider paying top dollar at the local nursery for seedlings that they transplant to their own soil.
Do Thermal Imaging App Work?
Thermal imaging is the process of seeing the objects even in darkness with the help of the heat emanating from the object. Alternatively, thermal imaging is the process of picking up of the heat signatures from the scene in front of the camera and provides this data to an electronic circuit which displays the real view of the scene. Heat is a form of radiation which holds an important position in the electromagnetic spectrum.
Tracking Valuable Food Off The Grid
When you find yourself in a survival situation or off-grid scenario, there is one very important factor to keep in mind (notably so, if you are as carnivorous as I am). I write this article about tracking as I travel, by bus, across the country, and am starving for some good red meat, but no stops are in sight.
Escape Tactics You Should Know
It is never too awful hard to find oneself in quite the sticky situation, especially after the big S has hit the metaphorical fan! In the paragraphs to come, we will discuss four different could-be everyday instances where escape is the only option for survival.
Survival Tools You Can Make Out Of Scrap
You have planned well. There’s the emergency kit in the corner, along with your survival backpack, where necessary supplies that can last you for at least a week take up most of the space. You’ve learned basic skills to help you when disaster strikes – how to forage for food, look for water, build a fire from scratch, and all the other tricks. However, how about improvising some survival tools from scrap, do you have the knowledge to perform this task?
10 Ways To Be Prepared For Natural Disasters
One of the things that most people dread is the occurrence of a disaster. After the storm has passed most people usually say that they wish they had a solid plan before the event. Although the thinking about disasters can be scary, with just a few tips, you can easily prepare your family. If you take your time to get ready, you can prepare for several scenarios so that you be ready for in case of an emergency.
How Can Paintball Tactics Improve Your Survival Skills
Paintball passionates can always learn more tactics to ace the game. Furthermore, besides getting better at the game, the new techniques can also improve one’s survival skills. The first time you enter the game or a paintball field, you might not know what to expect. You are surely curious about the right outfit, equipment, and tactics you should use, but how can this help you improve your survival skills in the long run?
8 Things You Should Consider About Survival Knives
A lot of men and women are getting to be more and more worried about the danger of anarchy and the collapse of society. Even if your concerns are not that intense, having an excellent survival knife may provide you with the reassurance that you want to protect yourself and your loved ones from dangers. Nature, looters, as well as wild creatures: Heavy-duty survival knives may manage all of it.