Considerations When Preparing to Bug Out With a Dog Many of us have made emergency preparations for bugging out with our family pets. Primarily a dog. They are members of our family and leaving them behind or not preparing for them would be akin to abandoning a child. But as with children we need to …
The 3-in-1 Military Folding Camping Shovel This is one of the pieces of equipment that I recommend keeping in the trunk of your car. I have a similar folding shovel that doesn’t have the additional tools that are included as part of this one. I have used mine during the winter to dig out a …
Mosquito Repellent Device This is another of my recent gear considerations. My daughter’s have been bugging me to get a couple of these for several camping seasons. I felt that if they stopped with the scented products while we were in the woods or near the water, they wouldn’t suffer so from mosquito bites and …
Glow In The Dark Rope There is no doubt how valuable paracord or rope is in camping, hiking, backpacking and in many survival uses. Although not appropriate in all survival scenarios, especially for camping it can be a great addition to your gear. I don’t know if it is just me, or if my age …
Review of the iRonsnow Dynamo & Solar Powered Radio If you have followed this page any length of time you know I rarely do personal reviews of products. I have tight requirements for doing so. I must actually own and use the product. It has to be multi use and at a good price point. …
DIY Pontoon Boat It’s the time of year when I start daydreaming about being on the water! Even if you aren’t now a water enthusiast, after or during a SHTTF event the ability to traverse the water will be a big bonus. You need a boat. With a boat comes the ability to travel along …
13 Gross Critters That are Edible if Necessary Desperate times would call for desperate measures. There are critters that are edible if you have no other options. They aren’t pleasant nor common options and in all honesty the idea turns my stomach. But if necessary to feed my family I want to know what …
25 Ancient Remedies That Used To Be Common Knowledge If you have followed this site for any period of time, you know that I always say that modern pharmaceuticals initially began by processing old remedies for mass production. That’s why I always follow up with the warning that these plants, spices, and herbs are indeed …
Building a Spider Shelter Shelter is a priority item in any disaster scenario. We tend to think of our first priority as being water. But factually the elements can and will take you out within 3 hours if they are harsh enough. Humans don’t have fur, or tough skin that can protect our cores from …
Bug Out Location – Small Town Vs Isolated Retreat A bug out location can mean different things to different people. It can be a prepared location that you have had the time and ability to set up specifically for you and your group or family. Or it can be a location where you intend to …
