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…
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: Facebook Comments
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…
Medicinal and Edible Plants – Part 1
Abal Calligonum comosum Description: The abal is one of the few shrubby plants that exists in the shady deserts. This plant grows to about 1.2 meters, and its branches look like wisps from a…
Prepping for Pandemics
The most important point about being prepared for a pandemic is that you need to think past the disease. Staying healthy is a big concern but, believe it or not, it’s not the main thing…
Infectious Diseases – Smallpox
Alternative names: red plague Type of infection: viral Incubation period: 7 to 15 days Mortality rate: up to 30% when complications arise Vector: bodily fluid contact History As a disease,…
Infectious Diseases – Malaria
Alternative names: none Type of infection: parasitic Incubation period: 7 to 30 days Mortality rate: up to 20% Vector: mosquito (Anopheles species) History The earliest recorded mention of what is…
Infectious Diseases – Yellow Fever
Alternative names: the yellow plague, yellow jack Type of infection: viral Incubation period: 3 to 6 days Mortality rate: up to 50%, depending on severity. Vector: mosquito (specifically the Aedes aegypti…
