Improvised compasses
Did you know that you can make a compass from everyday materials? All that is needed is a small, thin piece of metal that you can magnetize. The problems is finding metal that will actually…
Bug Out – Bug In
Survival: The Rule Of 3s
In survivalist circles, this rule is called the rule of three. This rule helps you get down to the most vital things and prioritize the most urgent needs. The rule entails the following:
Top 10 Food Items For The Frugal Prepper
So here are my favorite 10 food items I like to pickup on an extreme budget. Beans – From Peas to Black Beans, super cheap, easy to store and a long shelf life….
Food Preservation Through Canning
Why can to preserve? There are tons of videos posted on YouTube to learn how to can and it really is not as scary as some people think. Jon and I experimented with different ways…
Using A Busted Cell Phone For Survival
Written by: Creek Stewart. Check out his page. Ever leave home without your cell phone? For most of us, the answer these days is no. I think I’d be more comfortable leaving home…
Prepping for Pets – What Should I Have Ready?
While Preppers are busy practicing their skills, storing supplies and reading survival books, its east to forget about out our four legged friends.But if SHTF, you’ll want to make sure your pets are taken care…
Hardening Your Home for WIldfires
With recent local wildfires ablaze, I thought I would share some tips from the CAL FIRE website.. Flying embers can destroy homes up to a mile from a wildfire. “Harden” your home now before a…
Clean Your Cooking Gear With Wood Ash
Wood Ash Soap – You can use wood ashes instead of soap to clean your mess kit and cooking gear. Shown here is a greasy pot with food residue that we want to clean, a…
Bug Out Vehicles – BOV’s 5 elements to think about
If the study of survival (whether it be primitive, urban or disaster) is your thing, then you’ve probably at least thought about a BOV. For guys especially, it’s fun to dream about these vehicles and…
Six Tips for Becoming Street Smart Using Urban Survival Skills
First let us start out with a definition of “street smart”. The Urban Dictionary describes street smart as the prevailing trait of “someone who is intelligent, has good common sense, knows how to handle bad…
