I often wonder what the stories are behind how some people come up with some of these life hacks. I know that necessity is the mother of all invention, however, there are times when I stumble across something and all I can picture are a bunch of guys sitting around throwing back a cold one…
9 Valuable Ways To Reuse Motor Oil
A true survivalist knows that there are multiple uses for everything. there is very rarely a situation were one and done is common. Even if the other uses seem out of the box or odd by today’s standards should SHTF it is a trait that is appreciated. When looking at things to keep around and things…
A Young Man Died While Venturing Off Grid: 6 Things We Can Learn From It
There are always dangers associated with off grid living. There are things we cannot foresee, things we cannot plan for. The wilderness can be a very dangerous place even for the most experienced outdoorsmen. That is exactly what 29-year-old explorer David Austin when he set out from a small town in England to survive for one…
How To Quiet Down That Generator! This is a Gamechanger!
Prepping for survival does not have to be some apocalyptic catastrophe. It could be something as simple as a strong summer storm that knocks power out for days. While that is annoying and a very big inconvenience it’s not the end of the world and we can recover from it. If you have to ride it…
5 Remedies Our Ancestors Used to Help With Arthritis
Arthritis is something that can stop anyone in their tracks. The pain associated with it can be debilitating and without the assistance of medicine in one form or another, it can be something that is difficult to live with. Science has advanced to the point that we now know more about this condition than we…
The Island of Lasqueti: A Place Void of any Grid
There are a group of people that would like to see this information remain largely unknown. A point I can understand as it seems the more people know about it the greater the chance of someone wanting to take its resources or build some form of grid system pushing it into the 21st century. For…
The FLIROne Camera is a Must Have for any Prepper!
Part of being prepared is knowing ahead of time what you may and may not need. This can be tricky because with most items you don’t know you need it until you need it but by then it’s too late. In a survival or SHTF moment not having the right equipment can mean a matter…
How To Make A Simple Dog Pallet Bed
These days DIY pallet projects are all the rage. Their versatility make them the perfect material to use for any project. They can be transformed into bookcases, bed frames, couches, tables, chairs, and for this project…dog beds! With that said, I’ve been on the hunt for great pallet doggy bed ideas because, well, why not? I have dogs…
How To Make a 5 Gallon Water Filter Tank
There are many things that we need to think of when SHTF. The first and foremost is to find a water supply. Since the human body can only survive three days without water this part is imperative. Now since most of the world does not have a natural spring in the backyard chances are the…
