Face it… if a SHTF event happens, you may have to endure many sleepless nights. This is especially true if you have not networked with other individuals who can help take shifts. Have you considered the sleep deprivation factor into your prepping? Even if you...
Why would a bushcraft ladder be a good idea? Lots of reasons actually… Reach wild edibles like fruits, nuts, etc that are high in trees. Reach birds nests for eggs Get a height advantage for a look out Cross a small crevasse Use the...
Boston Bombings, Aurora Colorado Shooting, Ferguson – All these events unleashed a full frontal view of exactly how militarized our local police departments have become. While armored personnel carriers, molle tactical vests, and heavy weaponry carried by today’s police forces is not “newsworthy” anymore,...
There’s been a stunning trend of cases this year which point to the fact that your body is no longer your own. Say goodbye to getting second opinions or customizing your treatment. If a doctor feels that his expertise is right and you are wrongfully...
I feel like one of those Capital One Credit Card Commercials – “Who wouldn’t want to save 50% more cordage?” If you have ever built a semi-permanent to permanent bushcraft shelter, you’ll find that each joint takes ALOT of cordage. A secure lashing requires...
There is no doubt that land navigation using compass and map is a necessary skill for a prepper. However, training materials out there are either too simple or too lengthy (e.g. – military reference). Below are files of a 5 part series on land...
Meet the Pavlok – a bracelet that gives you an electrical shock when you break a new years resolution or commit a bad habit. The bracelet is named after Russian Scientist Ivan Pavlov who conducted a famous animal behavior test where dogs were fed whenever a bell rang. The...
Do you ever get a feeling that some preppers you talk to seemingly want a SHTF scenario to happen? I’ve been around the block for awhile now and have gotten to meet a variety of people that consider themselves...
If you’ve ever set up a tent, rain fly, or tarp, you’ve probably used a taut line hitch (or similar plastic device) that keeps the line taut but adjustable. However, the taut line hitch is NOT the best hitch for securing rain tarps because...
The Grey Man principle is a prepper term for being bland and not standing out in your surroundings. Most notably, followers of the principle say that wearing tactical clothing and backpacks will be a dead give away to others in a SHTF scenario that “this...