4 Mistakes Preppers Make Early On Prepping isn’t rocket science, and a lot of common sense goes a long way. But, for many who are new at the game, getting things just right can seem a bit confusing. How do you prepare for every possible eventuality? What steps can be taken to provide options when …
How to Make Nutritious Milk Kefir at Home Milk kefir is a fermented food or beverage that has the consistency and taste similar to yogurt. It is also very nutritious and boasts a number of medicinal benefits that range from soothing digestive issues to boosting the immune system. It is loaded with good bacteria as …
Food Storage for Bugging-In You want to concentrate on dry and canned goods to represent the largest part of your stockpile. These items are usually pre-cooked or only require water to prepare. They are easy to store and can last a long time if they are packaged properly. You want to avoid relying on …
Common Poisonous Berries in North America Blueberries, mulberries, boysenberries and raspberries are all colorful, delicious and grow on bushes in the wild. It’s tempting to grab a handful of berries as you are walking along a path in the woods, but many of us are scared of eating something that is poisonous. Let’s take a …
How to Escape From Being Tied to a Chair A common trick of home invaders or kidnappers is to tie someone to a chair. However, this method of restraint is also very easy to escape from. Let’s take a look at a couple of different scenarios and how you can get free if you ever …
Making Charcoal A quick demonstration of a simple and fool proof way of making high quality charcoal. This method can be scaled up or down to fit your needs. It’s so simple that you’ll even have time to roast a few marshmallows while you’re cooking your charcoal.
PVC pipe can be used for a lot of things, from holding tools to creating frames or irrigation systems. They also represent the perfect material that can make life around the house a little bit easier as well. Let’s take a look at a few ingenious ideas that may be useful, and maybe they will …
Primitive Fishing Tool – The Gorge Hook The Gorge Hook is a highly effective and simple to make primitive fishing tool… In this episode I demonstrate how to make, bait, and use the gorge hook in an actual fishing situation. This tool is among the simplest of the primitive fishing hooks. It is in essence …
How to make Chimney-Jet alcohol stove Chimney stoves work by creating an updraft through the stove that feeds the flame with oxygen and by having the flame start inside the stove which causes it to really heat up and vaporize more fuel. The simplest versions are singled walled while others are doubled walled. The heat …
