In addition to the items you keep in your 72 hour kit, bug-out-bag, or any survival kit, do not discount the value of keeping a written list of information including emergency documentation of important contacts, and even account numbers with simple
FACT: When the SHTF and you need your gear the most, odds are it won’t be close by. Most people will be miles away from home when disaster strikes. But I found a tool that is small enough to fit
Root cellars make use of the consistent temperature and humidity present just a few feet beneath the soil. Most cold weather vegetables thrive in these conditions, thus allowing them not only to be stored throughout the winter, but remain alive,
Being able to start a fire without the conventional means is a very important skill to learn and master. Making and using a bow drill to start a fire is a great way to develop your bushcraft fire starting skills.
A couple of weeks ago, the owner of MyPatriotSupply.com got an alarming email from FEMA. It was a strange request in the manner in how the request was made, but what was even more scary was what they wanted, how
The idea of selecting plants for insect control is not a new one – and is part of the overall subject of companion planting. Companion planting has actually been in use since ancient times; for example the mosquito fern has been planted
Toilet paper is used to clean (wipe) with after using the toilet but it is also protection for the hand to prevent contamination during the cleaning process. It is absorbent, flushable and soft to the touch. In certain situations, being
With the H7N9 strain of making news lately with it’s Human to Human transmission a good review of Flu Pandemic Preparedness is in order. Most Flu Pandemic Preparedness isn’t about the sexy gear and guns driven survivalism/prepping but good old common sense stuff. Flu
Have you ever heard of vermicomposting? It’s the process of using worms to create compost. The reason why people love it so much is that it’s tidy and clean and does not take up a lot of space. It’s perfect
