In the aftermath of a disaster, getting back to our roots and learning how to do things ourselves could be critical. With supermarkets closed, learning to make our own products, clothes, candles, ladders and everything else could be the only way we could survive and thrive.
Below you’ll find lots of articles that show you step-by-step how to do various things…
Pretty much every single prepper by now understands the importance of having a reliable, safe water supply during any kind of emergency. In fact, I don’t think it’s any stretch at all to assert that every human being instinctively understands that! This is not esoteric knowledge, here. But knowing it and guaranteeing that supply are …
There is no arguing that pepper spray is one of the very best less lethal defensive implements you can get. Pepper spray is perfect for stopping fights before they start or giving yourself an edge over your attacker if a fight is unavoidable, but you should know the pepper spray laws in your state before …
DIY Pepper Spray Recipe: Effective and Dirt-Cheap Read More »
Paracord is one resource that all preppers, campers, and outdoorsmen truly love. Though there are all kinds of cordage in the world that you might make use of, from those made with traditional natural fibers to the latest and greatest synthetics, very few will stack up against paracord when it comes to strength, longevity, versatility, …
The slingshot is an iconic ranged weapon and an ancient one. Although most common folks know the slingshot as a toy enjoyed by young, good boys and troublemakers alike, like many such contrivances the slingshot did not begin life as a mere toy. A modern slingshot, even a simple one, is a formidable weapon, one …
Bic lighters are so cheap and reliable, everyone should have a lying around just in case. Whether you’re looking to have means to start a fire in an emergency, light up some candles at your cabin in the woods, or in your car in case of an emergency, Bic lighters are an item you should …
How To Refill a Bic Lighter (with step by step photos) Read More »
Every single day we are bombarded by seemingly countless threats to our well-being by media and self-proclaimed experts. From catastrophic weather to increasing war and even the risk of nuclear war among major powers. There’s no doubt that the threat of catastrophe, be it natural or man-made, is very real and present in our lives. …
The discovery of rubber heralded a new era of invention and innovation. Human ingenuity would not confine itself to galvanized tires and rubber pipes. No, we would seek ways to use rubber to advance simple and practical tools to help us survive. Thus, the modern rubber slingshot was invented. This easy-to-make, easy-to-use weapon has the …
How To Make a Primitive Slingshot (Step-by-Step Photos) Read More »
You’ll need a well in order to be completely self-sufficient if you want to live in a place that is far from civilization. The process of digging a well is straightforward, but it’s not easy. Unfortunately, well excavation and installation is quite costly, with costs frequently exceeding $15,000 in the United States. Due to the …
How Much Does it Cost to Dig or Drill a Well by Myself? Read More »
Survival furniture might be a strange turn of phrase if you have never considered it before. Do you need furniture to survive? Is a certain kind of furniture suitable for survival purposes? What does it mean? And actually means a little bit of both. Just because you are in the middle of a long-term survival …
Gasoline storage is a big deal for preppers, since you’re going to need plenty of it to run both your vehicle, your generator if you have one, and all your gas-powered tools after commerce grinds to a halt and supply lines collapse in a SHTF situation. There’s just one problem that crops up constantly with …
