DIY Berkey Survival Water Purification System! Build it yourself survival/emergency water purification using Black Berkey Filter Elements. Get free food-grade containers at bakeries and food stores, spigots at Amazon.com or local hardware stores, and Berkey Black filters on the Internet. Be prepared or be ensnared!
Pemmican – The Ultimate Survival Food Pemmican was a survival food made by the American Indian, and was used by trappers and explorers. Pemmican stores for years and actually, tastes pretty good!
The Health Risks Associated With Rats We’ve talked about how to control rats before due to their amazing threat to public health. However, it’s important to take a closer look at why they are so dangerous, especially in urban areas where they tend to be prolific. While many cultures actually eat and rely on rat …
Factors That Influence Choosing the Best Shoes and Boots Footwear is an essential component of any survival gear, and deciding whether or not to wear shoes or boots depends on a number of factors. Comfort, durability and practicality all play a role in deciding whether to start walking or hiking in shoes or boots, and …
Food Items That Should Not be Canned for Long-Term Storage Canning is a time-honored and incredibly practical way to store numerous types of food. It is also an integral component of any long-term SHTF preparation strategy. However, there are certain foods that should be kept out of canning recipes in order to avoid rancidity, spoilage …
What is Scurvy and How to Avoid the Disease There are fewer people who are suffering from scurvy nowadays than in the past. However, this is still a problem that affects people of all ages, and anyone who loses access to a steady supply of vitamin C is at risk. Let’s take a look at …
Tarp Shelter – Emergency shelter made from a plastic tarp. A simple and strong tarp shelter design that can be closed up if needed to help seperate you from the weather and some of the critters. Sleeps two people and gear and weighs a pound and a half. Throw it in your bug out bag …
SHTF guns and ammo – prepping firearms A little talk about ammunition and what you should be storing for SHTF, disasters, etc. As many people discuss what caliber would be most effective in a survival situation or wrol I talk about the various kinds of ammo such as fmj, hollow point, and soft point and …
HOW TO MAKE Black Powder ~EASY~ Black powder is a simple mixture of powdered potassium nitrate or saltpeter, charcoal and sulfur. But simply mixing the ingredients together is not going to give you the results you are looking for. Follow these instructions on making black powder–just be careful as you are working with explosives. Whether …
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Window Bars Window bars provide the ultimate form of security, and they are incredibly effective at keeping intruders out. However, they also enhance risk due to the fact that you may not be able to get out if you are trapped inside. Let’s look at some of the advantages …
