Category: Emergency Preparedness

Bicycle Generator with Construction Plans

  Uploaded on Aug 31, 2009 For Construction Plans Bicycle Generator Stand Directions (5_10_2014) Here is a look at the bicycle generator I built this summer to use in my physics classroom. The funding for this project was made possible by a grant from the Knowles Science Teaching Foundation.

DIY Cheap & Easy Survival Fire Starter

    Published on Jan 1, 2014 Sensible Prepper Presents: DIY Survival Fire Starter. An easy way to prepare Cotton Balls and Vaseline to make an excellent fire tender option. This combo has been around a long time but this the easiest way I’ve seen to put the two together.  

“Fire Dough” Sawdust Stove Biomass Briquette Rocket

Published on Nov 28, 2012 This will be a multi part series on my work to efficiently burn sawdust briquettes using a blend of oil and or volitile liquids. Please comment at will … Thank you

One Stick Fire

    Published on Jan 22, 2013 Alan shows how to start a fire with just one stick. In this case, he used fatwood, but the technique is applicable to other woods.

Survival Tip: Two SHTF DIY Light Options

    Published on Mar 25, 2014 Sensible Prepper Presents: Survival Tip: SHTF Light options. DIY Emergency Lateran and make-shift Flashlight.  

Choosing Road Kill for Food

Road kill presents a wonderful and easy opportunity to cash in on a meal. However, there are some inherent risks associated with partaking of this option. Not every kind of animal is suitable for consumption, and it’s also important to assess whether a particular find is safe to clean, prepare and enjoy. Here are a …

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Build Your Own Well Pump

  Uploaded on Mar 24, 2011 PARTS LIST BELOW. Got this idea from u-tuber Approtechie. He has a lot of good ideas. Use schedule 40 white PVC pipe. I don’t have back up power here so this is my way of accessing my most convenient source of clean water if the power should go out …

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The Amazing War-Hammer DIY

The Amazing War-Hammer DIY DIY war hammer – tool for the Zombie apocalypse, or survival… easy to make from common materials available at your local home improvement or hardware store.

DIY Portable Solar Water Pump Station – Move The Water and the Pump Where you Need It.

Published on Aug 6, 2013 An update on the solar water pump. It’s definitely more portable and making use again of our Harbor Freight Solar kit.  

The Dakota Fire Hole

Published on Aug 23, 2012 A short tutorial on how to build a Dakota Fire Pit. DISCLAIMER!!! Dakota Fire Holes can be dangerous! Make sure you do everything you can to put out the fire! What you won’t see on this video was me pouring water on the fire to put it out before I …

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