Category: Off Grid

What you need to know about waterborne diseases

Some posts may contain affiliate links. We all know that water is an essential commodity to surviving.  The human body can only survive 3 days without water. So one of the most important, simple, and probably one of the least expensive preps you can begin to deal stockpile.  For the long term, the ability to …

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Edible Insects Infograph

Because you just never know when this information might be real useful.

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How to run electronics on dead batteries

How to run electronics on dead batteries Blackouts, storms, or any grid down scenario can leave you in the dark and without the use of your electronics. Should the grid be down or you off the grid for any amount of time, you will need a backup steady source of power. But until you obtain …

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6 Power Grid Problems That Should Have You Worried

6 Power Grid Problems That Should Have You Worried Our power grid is vulnerable without a doubt. The effects on the population of a major disruption could be totally devesting. The title of our featured article says these vulnerabilities should terrify us. Yes, they are indeed scary possibilities, but rather than being terrified we should …

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DIY Well Installation

DIY Well Installation Water is the liquid of life. Without if we die, and not just any water, it must be clean and hazard free to prevent infecting ourselves with other water borne illnesses. Only shelter  inclement  weather is a higher survival priority. We also need water for washing, bathing and cooking. An onsite well is …

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Trapping Protein Rich Birds in a Survival Situation

Trapping Protein Rich Birds in a Survival Situation Eating is something we all have to do! Our bodies need a good amount of protein to continue to function at an optimum level. Most of us with gardens don’t grow enough protein rich veggies to achieve the level needed. So we take or eat supplements, or …

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What about a crossbow? Are they really useful? Can a felon own one?

What about a crossbow? Are they really useful? Can a felon own one? We talk a lot about firearms and weapons on survival sites. Both for hunting and self defense. However, what about a crossbow? Who can own one? How useful are they for self defense? Hunting? How expensive are they? What should you look …

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9 Essential Underground Bunker Supplies

9 Essential Underground Bunker Supplies When stocking a bunker we all think of the usual things, food, water, medical supplies, etc.. but when stocking an underground  bunker there are other factors that need to be addressed. Just being underground comes with it’s own set of needs and when you’re underground you also are most likely …

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5 Easy Ways To Preserve Food Without Electricity

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 5 Easy Ways To Preserve Food Without Electricity The most likely utility to be down after any crisis event is electricity, It can be taken out via rain or wind storms, an EMP,  traditional bombs, earthquakes, tornados, hurricanes and flooding etc..  No matter the disaster, we will still require …

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50+ EDIBLE WILD BERRIES & FRUITS ~ A FORAGERS GUIDE

50+ EDIBLE WILD BERRIES & FRUITS ~ A FORAGERS GUIDE My Grandmother always said Mother Nature provides. Now she was talking about her garden, but I think the overlooked portion Mother Nature’s garden are the wild edibles. When you know what to look for and where to look for it, you can find a plethora …

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