We have discussed many things on this site. Everything from paracord splicing and weather prediction to what kind of plant to grow for toilet paper. There are so many things that we have covered that it surprised me that we have yet to touch on this one topic…pantyhose. I know, sounds weird right! Coming from a…
How To Make A Recurve Bow Out of PVC
When looking at survival weaponry is always a good thing to take inventory of. Guns are great but there will be times when you have to put away that Smith & Wesson and use something quieter. There is also the fact that should the world tumble into a SHTF scenario then ammo will be something you…
How To Know When Prepping Has Gone Too Far
Life is all about balance. You can have dessert if you balance it out by having a healthy dinner. You can spend the weekend out late with friends if you worked hard at the office during the week. Without balance, our lives would not go as smoothly as we want. The moderation is what keeps us…
It Only Takes About Three Seconds To Pick a Lock
Locks are a funny thing. They give the illusion that you or your belongings are safe from people when in fact, there are a few ways that you can get into a lock with just a couple of tools and a few seconds of your time. I once heard my grandpa say that locks only…
The Top Health Threats That Could Be Fatal After SHTF
Movies and television shows like The Walking Dead have popularized the idea of an apocalypse. We often jokingly think about the desolate society that would appear in the wake of such a disaster. Sure, the concept of fighting against zombies or battling for food makes for quality entertainment, but how well off would we actually be…
It’s Not Just For Drinking Anymore: 7 Reasons To Stock Up on Alcohol We Never Considered
If you research survival prepping or read up on FEMA’s list of disaster relief items, then you’ll find a lot of redundancies. For example, your typical essential items for survival prep are food, water, first aid kit, hygiene supplies etc. What about alcohol? Due to the stress of an unexpected disaster, you might think about drinking…
The Must Have Pistol that Shoots Any Caliber
So let’s say the worst happens. Let’s say that society has collapsed, regardless of choice everyone is living off the grid and production has halted on…well pretty much everything. We are now living as if this is an episode of The Walking Dead (hopefully minus the zombies) While right now it may seem the choices…
This is Why We Prepare: 6 Things To Know About North Korea and an Impending War
There are often times when I mention prepping to my friends or family they look at me with a head tilt and a raised eyebrow. While some understand the need to prepare for anything and have actually followed suite the others scoff at the idea and blame it on a myriad of influences. Yet, whose…
The Art of Bartering A Much Needed Skill After SHTF
How good are you at convincing people to see things your way? At getting them to do what you want them to do? If you’re great at it then you may be set, because this skill is going to be crucial to everyone after a societal collapse. If you have these skills then you are well…