Simple Trapping Methods for Catching Turtles Turtles are an abundant and excellent source of food, and they are very easy to catch. You can either fish for them or build traps depending on their size and habitat, and both options allow you to deploy, leave and check back on them later. Let’s take a look …
How to Forge a Big Knife from an Old Lawnmower Blade In this video we start with a beat up old lawnmower blade my next door neighbor gave me and we end up with a very nice chopper. This is a good tutorial on using a lawn mower blade and turning it into a big …
Maximize Protein Intake During Survival Situations We need anywhere from .5-.7 grams of protein per pound of body weight on a daily basis. We get the bulk of our protein from meats and fish under normal circumstances, and legumes or beans provide a vegetable option that is equally beneficial. However, during survival situations, we need …
Common Sense Advice for Securing Your Home You don’t have to go to extremes to reinforce your home and create a deterrent for potential intruders. In fact, it’s very easy to overlook some very simple things that all of us can do right now to significantly enhance our home security. Let’s look at some suggestions …
California Braces for a Major Earthquake Along the San Andreas Fault The San Andreas fault is getting national media attention as scientists reaffirm their speculation that a big quake is more likely to strike in the near future than previously estimated. This news comes after more in-depth research into the behavior of plate movement, pressure …
Beneficial Uses for Alcohol in a post SHTF Scenario Alcohol and prepping is a sensitive topic, especially due to the risk that turning to the bottle may be the way that many people cope with a disaster. However, leaving that aside, it’s important to consider some really good uses for alcohol during the prolonged aftermath …
How to Put Together a Pet Survival Kit It’s important to spend some time building a survival kit for your pet so they can be well-cared for during and after an emergency. While the needs of our pets are not as complex or involved as their human counterparts, it is very easy to overlook some …
Practical Uses for Dental Floss You Probably Never Considered Before Dental floss is one of the most beneficial, inexpensive and readily-available items that you can include in your survival kit or bug out bag. Unfortunately, stocking up on dental floss often escapes the mind of many preppers. Take a look at some of the uses …
“Fallout: When and How to Protect Yourself Against It” – 1950’s Educational Film It is an animated Cold War preparation short film about what Fallout is and how to protect yourself against it. While the information provided might actually be somewhat useful in case of a reactor accident (e.g. Fukushima), it is also fun to …
Simple Improvised Duct Tape Weapons Duct tape is known for its versatility and strength, and it can be used to fix almost anything. However, it can also be used to fashion a couple of very effective improvised weapons when other resources are not available. Duct Tape Slingshot One of the most effective defensive and …
