Being stranded in your vehicle for whatever reason is no fun, but stranded in the winter can be a life or death situation if not prepared. Here is a list of items to consider when putting your winter vehicle EDC together. [easyazon_link keywords=”cell phone” locale=”US” tag=”prdtprep01-20″]cell phone[/easyazon_link] (or any other type of communication device) [easyazon_link identifier=”B01CK6AR7M” locale=”US” tag=”prdtprep01-20″]list of emergency …
The Benefits of Making Your Own Soap
Why would someone want to go to the trouble of making their own soap when they can just go to the store and buy some? There are actually a few reasons why you should consider making the switch from store bought to homemade. Have you noticed that many store brands use words like cleanser and bar rather than the word …
Why Drones are good in a SHTF situation
When I say drones, I’m talking about civilian drones, the ones anyone can go out and buy. I recommend getting a drone as they can come in handy in SHTF situations. What better way is there to check something out near you without the associated danger? You can use a drone to patrol the area for looters, trespassers, etc. When …
Surviving without Groceries
Is it possible to go a week, month, or even a year without buying groceries from a grocery store? The answer is yes and you don’t necessarily have to be a farmer with a large amount of land and livestock either. Even if you live in the city you can feed yourself and your family without setting foot in a …
Things to Consider When Choosing the Best Bug Out Vehicle and Accessories
What will it be used for? Just to get from point A to point B? Or will you be staying in your bug out vehicle for an unknown length of time? This will determine how many mods and accessories you will add to your vehicle. A “point A to point B” vehicle, you can get away with less mods. At …
Look! A bear!…now what? – Surviving a Bear Encounter
Bears have been depicted in several movies as predators that target humans, but in actual fact the majority of bear encounters rarely involve any aggression, let alone an attack. However, if you are in bear country when camping, hiking or even live there, you need to be prepared and learn how to react or better yet, prevent a bear encounter …
Basics of cleaning a fish before cooking
Whether you have an aquaponics system where you have fish as a source of protein or you just caught some fish while out fishing, here are the basics of cleaning a fish before cooking. Depending on the fish, it could have scales or a slippery outside layer. Using something like the back of a knife, in a firm steady motion, …