Category: Survival Tips

DIY 12 Ga. Round Ball Shotgun Slugs

    Published on Jul 13, 2013 Remaking 12 gauge target loads into low recoil round ball defensive shotgun slugs. I made a mold to make a .660 inch round lead ball and I replaced the lead shot in a target load with that ball. We go to the shooting range to test them at …

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Poor Mans Survival Solar

How to make a standalone solar power setup with REAL panel *fast*. Includes solar panel mount construction. Cost is $600. All parts priced *retail*. Prices current as of July 2011 USA Build a portable power pack for $25        

How to make a Plastic bottle Solar distiller

  Published on Jul 10, 2013 This is Plastic bottle & Aluminum Can Solar distiller. But other heat sources are also available. Materials : Plastic bottle(Bigger is better), Aluminum Can(Black color)

How To Make A Survival Slingshot

     

Top 10 SHTF Communications

    Top 10 SHTF Communications. Comms are vital in an emergency situation and Cell phones could be shut down in certain situations. 1. Cell Phone 2. Multi-Band Scanner 3. AM/FM Radio 4. Weather Radio 5. Shortwave Radio 6. FRS Radios 7. GMRS Radios 8. CB Radios 9. Marine 10. Ham / Amateur Radio   …

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Border Insecurity and Your Safety

  Our exposed southern border represents one of the biggest threats to safety that we all face. While there have been a lot of improvements over the past decade in terms of boosting security, we have a very long way to go. As politicians continue to talk and debate about immigration and the border, you …

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Bushcraft – Pine needles and pine cones

    Uploaded on Aug 8, 2011 http://www.woodlands.co.uk/ The pine tree has a lot to offer the bushcraft enthusiast from a source of vitamin C to a colander! In the first of 3 films, survival expert Sean Collins demonstrates the uses of pine needles and cones in a woodland setting. In subsequent programmmes he talks …

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Prepping for Dummies: Water Storage

  Published on Aug 13, 2013 It took me forever to purchase enough water in order to feel secure for a reasonable short-term disaster. It’s not as fun as buying a a folding knife. Water is boring right? Wrong! If you go without water for even one day, I guarantee you will be trading in …

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Shallow Well Pump Installation

  Published on Jul 31, 2015 https://www.practicalpreppers.com/onl… Hand pump installation video for an old hand dug well in a basement.  

Self watering container / Wicking barrel, with added ideas & pointers

    Published on Nov 21, 2013 Have been growing in wicking beds/barrels for about 4 years & have been most impressed with the small amount of water they use as well as their ability to pump out the veggies.. Thought it was time to post an updated clip showing a few improvements & additions …

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