During this time of total uncertainty, are you wondering how you can make the most of this time to increase your family's preparedness? Use this schedule and spend 15 minutes a day to not only get your family more prepared for various emergencies, but also, to teach your kids more about the things that really
Top 10 Best Tarp Poles for Camping - Camping wild with a tarp is one of the lightest ways to travel and best ways to get closer to nature.
Heat related illness can affect kids of all ages. It's important to know the signs and how to treat it before it progresses.
HOW TO GROW BELL PEPPERS Planting Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost date. The temperature must be at least 70 degrees F for seed germination, so keep them in a warm area for the best and fastest results. Start pepper seeds three to a pot, and thin out the weakest seedling. Let the remaining
If you are lost during daylight hours and do not have a good compass, like this one, one of the easiest ways to find the four points of the compass
Vaseline has many uses and a long shelf-life, making it well-suited for homesteading and survival situations.
From survival to s'mores, here's everything you need to know to ensure a flawless camping trip.
Turning your pants into an ad-hoc life jacket seems a little funny, but is actually quite effective, and something that the Navy and SEALs actively teach.
Self-reliant living starts with re-skilling, and unless you have a mentor handy, there's no better way than hitting the books. These are my favorite books for self reliant living, and they're taught me more than
Una sencilla manera de saber cuántas horas de luz te quedan para caminar en la montaña. En caso de supervivencia es muy importante conocer cuantas horas de luz nos quedan, pues siempre se debe tene…
My Emergency First Aid Kit (Blowout Kit) is set up for severe trauma. It is designed to stop bleeding and breathing problems from trauma like…
This desalination method relies on the process of evaporation and condensation to help you capture freshwater in a container to drink.
Overview of Fractures - Etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, signs, diagnosis & prognosis from the Merck Manuals - Medical Professional Version.
They've told us what the fox says, and now the Norwegian duo Ylvis is back with a video Scouts should enjoy. It's about the trucker's hitch, a useful knot.
Carrying a fire is a practical, millennia-old way to reuse an ember. When you're moving camps, you can take an ember with you.
The Water Resistant Survival Kit contains some handy and essential items for any emergency! The waterproof container ensures that your supplies are not compromised in wet situations. Kit contains: 1 Water-resistant ABS Carry Case 1 Carabiner 1 Flashlight 1 AAA Battery 1 Multifunctional Tool 1 Candle 1 Box Waterproof Matches 1 Emergency Whistle 5 3/4'” x 3” Bandages
During any major disaster, the power will go out. So if you want to use your appliances and electronics, you'll need a way to generate power.
How do I pack a ruck sack in the Army? This is a question that gets asked by all infantrymen at some point in their career. Some of it is learned the hard way, or if you are fortunate a senior NCO will share some of his experience with you. Over the next few minutes,
If, like myself, you frequently enjoy trampling in forests and repeatedly hitting trees with sharp slabs of steel, at one point or another you’re going to get a cut or two. Many of these will be no more than scrapes, tiny love bites from recently acquired folding knives or nature’s little reminders of the adventures you’ve had together....Read More »
Talk about doing some fine work. Here’s a photo of some needles supposedly carved from Hawthorn. Haven’t tried this myself, but it would be a tedious challenge for sure…
These camping hacks will make your next camping trip easier (and more fun!) than ever before! Over 100 camping ideas included!
Let's say you weren't paying attention to great sites like SHTFPreparedness.com, owned little or no books on preparedness and survival, and let's face it, wanted to learn some new skills quickly because you were caught entirely
In the event that there is some type of cataclysmic situation that reduces society and the economy back to the stone ages (or close to it) – bartering will become a common method of commerce. With that in mind – I have been putting some additional items in my preps with “barter” in mind. Here ... Read more
With our archives now 3,500+ articles deep, we’ve decided to republish a classic piece each Sunday to help our newer readers discover some of the best, evergreen gems from the past. This article was originally published in January 2021. When it comes to wintertime adventuring, a campfire is what keeps you cozy and comfortable, and in a […]
For anyone that doesn't know how to use one. At the razors edge teaches us how to use a compass. How To Use A Compass Skill Building http://attherazorsedge.blogspot.com/2010/04/how-to-use-compass.html Silva Polaris 2801100 - Compass Cammenga Model 27CS Olive Drab Lensatic Compass SE CC50B Glow-in-the-Dark Brass Compass
Read the Ways to Purify Water during Emergencies and the Pros/Cons of each method so your water is safe from bacteria, parasites, bacteria, and chemicals.
You’re lost in the woods on a cold day, that’s only getting colder as the sun sets and the sky grows increasingly dark. If you don’t warm up, you’ll freeze, so you quickly and haphazardly gather some wood and begin to try to light it. But the wood isn’t catching. As you start to panic, […]
I ran across some pictures of Christmas decorations in soft pastel colors and fell in love with them. If you are dreaming of a not-so white Christmas or if you want a change from the traditional red and green, here are some lovely ideas to inspire you.
