HercuGlass went out of business -- what is the alternative?
I was saddened to see that HercuGlass went out of business. Do you know of any other companies that sell hardened canning jars?
View ArticleFiveFingers- Out with the old...
Have had a pair of FiveFingers for many moons. In fact, I was one of the early people to use them. At least in Hawaii. It is old, beat up and coming apart. My newish pair. It has a more aggressive...
View Articlewhat are you working on this week
Ok this is what i would like to see!!! There is the so what did you put away this week thread that i think is great ! I want to start a thread on what are you doing to your land property whatever it...
View ArticleAngler gets lost . . . gives up . . . lucks out
Nothing says "I wanna die" like his "never give up" attitude . . . and after only a few days to boot. What a greenhorn. Angler Survives Five Days in California Wilderness | OutdoorHub Angler Survives...
View ArticleHill People Gear Alternative for Hiking and concealed carry
Tested this out and loved it. Thought you might like it too, what do you think?
View ArticleToilet Paper- How Is Your Stockpile
TOKYO (AP) -- A message Japan began delivering Monday is a bit unusual, but true enough: Don't wait until it's too late to think about toilet paper. The government and paper companies kicked off a...
View ArticleWhat are you using as your BOV?
I searched and did not find what people are using for a BOV. I want to hear thoughts on your idea of a good BOV. I am not talking the DHS MRAP. This is an obtainable vehicle you already own or plan to...
View ArticleThe power just went out....how prepared are people?
Wanted to share this, perhaps just to enlighten people. A nearby military base, with an off-base housing area (just across the 4-lane street) was doing some major electrical work yesterday, which...
View ArticleLessons from a massacre survivor
A massacre survivor tells his tale | WeaponsMan A massacre survivor tells his tale 4 Replies Reporters from the New York Times interview a massacre survivor. To us, the most moving part was Ali...
View ArticleGHILLIE - The Home Made Camouflage
GHILLIE: The Making of Perfect Concealment HOW TO MAKE A GHILLIE SUIT / Home Made Camouflage This is an on-going project I have happening lately. I applied quite a bit of research and personal training...
View ArticleInnovative RV replacement?
720-hp Global XRS 7200 6x6 expedition vehicle thunders into view thanks @Kell
View ArticleIs this 6x6 Jeep suitable for survival?
Is this 6x6 Jeep suitable for survival? For sale: One slightly-used 6x6 Jeep Thanks @Kell for posting this in the sb.
View ArticlePossible SHTF; Level One Fire Evacuation Notice
We have been given a Level One evacuation notice. There's a fire on a nearby mountain that has grown to over 2,000 acres since starting yesterday and it's heading in our direction. There's a bunch of...
View ArticleRice
Im starting back on my preps and wonder what kind of rice everyone is stockpiling. The cheaper Walmart brand or the good Jasmine rice from Thiland. I like the thi rice, its eaiser to cook without...
View ArticleFood ..... getting started .... storage basics
The 12 Most Important Food Items To Stockpile September 24, 2012 by Peggy Layton . Building a comprehensive food stockpile is a daunting task, to say the least. For that reason, I recommend you begin...
View ArticleImprovised defense tools
Did not want to say weapons. But having just returned from my business trip, I thought I would share a couple of CQC items I always take with me when I travel, and not just by plane. Usually have a...
View ArticleCanteen cup cooking
Please share your recipes and adventures. I have used a canteen cook set since my first army set when I was 18. Been using them for decades. Still have the first set. Lost the canteen, but still have...
View ArticleJust got back from 2 days on the Appalachian Trail
So my son's Boy Scout troop went on a backpacking trip to Roan Mountain this weekend and they really needed more adults for the number of kids... so I went along. What a wakeup call. We did a total of...
View ArticleWATER PROCUREMENT
WATER PROCUREMENT Water is one of your most urgent needs in a survival situation. You can' t live long without it, especially in hot areas where you lose water rapidly through perspiration. Even in...
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