I’ve never been one to pick locks…at least neither publicly nor sophisticated. In reality, it’s not terribly difficult to understand the basics & the challenges that various mechanisms present can be amusing. Now, before you go trying to pick your way into a vault, remember it needs to be yours. Someone who makes it look […]
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Guest Post: 7 Survival Myths That Will Get You Killed
The following post was written by Jeremy Knauff @ How To Survive It…here’s a condensed version with bullet points. 1. You can cut open a cactus for water. You can cut open a cactus, and it does contain fluid, but don’t expect to hydrate yourself this way. You won’t get into a cactus without an axe, […]
25 Non-Toxic Coffee Recipes
Being without a cup-of-joe in the morning is a deal breaker for millions of folks…but not for me. I drink coffee on occasion & not regularly. I use to take pride in preparing my grandpa his cup of black coffee in the morning…his approval of my coffee making skills made my day each time I […]
Featured: Propane Primer by Backdoor Survival
Backdoor Survival (run by our friend Gaye) has produced a great article on Integrating Propane Into Your Prepping Strategy. The article was written by her technical consultant Chris Newman. I found it informative & a definite read for anyone with our kind-of-mindset…be ready just-in-case! Here’s an excerpt: What is Propane? Propane is a gaseous byproduct […]
FREE Download: The Preparedness Review, Spring 2013
Todd Sepulveda (creator or Prepper Website) invited both Jeff & I to provide articles for The Preparedness Review, and we happily accepted. Jeff’s article is titled Don’t Waste Your Time…There’s Prepping to Do, and David’s article is titled Are You Knot Ready? Here are excerpts from both: I’m convinced that time management skills are what […]
What Makes A Good Survival Knife?
Here’s a relatively short article that introduces some basic elements you want to be aware of if you’re just learning about survival knives & considering investing in a couple for your gear. Click on the image below to read the article at Survivalogic.com:
DIY: Paracord Handle Download
Survivalogic.com created an easy-peezy PDF that shows how to make a paracord handle wrap. They’ve also created a video to accompany it. Paracord is the go-to cordage option that offers many, many applications & is affordable too. Download the PDF HERE. Watch the video below:
Featured: A Blade from a Bearing Race
Remember the word “craftsmanship”? Yeah, that word. This knife isn’t manufactured in a factory; it’s crafted. That’s a huge difference in quality & the unique identity of the finished product. I have friends that are MAJOR fans of knives, as well as blades in general. I mean, these guys are willing to spend upwards of […]
Featured: Radio Communications After a Disaster
I found this primer article that mentions radio options you should consider for grid-down events. If you don’t have your HAM Radio license yet, I strongly urge you to find a nearby class & get it. It’s so simple to get started…you get to study the pool of possible questions & you’ll know the correct […]
Best Practices for Savvy Online Shopping: Purchase securely & Save Documentation (4/6)
Okay, I just returned from my punishment of 1,000 lashings for not finishing this series on time…funny thing is that one of the reminder requests was from a link-posting service trying to get a free link-back that they were waiting for the remaining articles. Thanks for your patience and for not burning down the interwebz. […]