72 Hour Infant Kit
Preparedness Mama had a nice list on some items to consider when making an Infant 72 hours kit. Since infants grow fast, you will have to remember to swap out diapers as the child grows. // 96 oz of...
View Article14 Ways a Beer Can Could Save Your Life
I love this list. I always knew you could use a beer can as a stove but I never thought of all the uses that a beer can has. I am sure there are some more that you all may know that are now listed....
View ArticleCERT Light Search and Rescue Operations
Motomom34 submitted a new resource: CERT Light Search and Rescue Operations - Basic training manual from CERT on search and rescue- done in slide show format CERT- Community Emergency Response Team...
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Potted meat
I had no idea what potted meat was until I bought a few cans at Wallyworld, about .40 cents a can. A 3 oz can is comperable to a 5oz can of tuna in protein and calories per can, but the potted meat is...
View Article12 Must Have Items For Prepping For The Elderly
This is a great list. A few things I had not thought of. I am sure there are somethings that could be added but this is a nice start. We maybe elderly ourselves, have elderly in our group plus we will...
View ArticleWater filter recommendations...and treatment of water
On another thread, I learned that I am a bit behind the times on the treatment of water and on water filters so I thought I would post this... First, I need a good water filter that can move water from...
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Better Than Duct Tape?
Something to consider including in the emergency repair kit. Essential for Powerful Emergency Fixes, Plumbing + Otherwise - Improvised Life X-Treme Tape TPE-XZLCLR Silicone Rubber Self Fusing Tape,......
View ArticleSurvival Gear DEALS: Made in the USA Only
Here's how this thread works: 1. Find any American made product(s) and post the information and link if possible. 2. Give your brief review, if applicable. 3. Share your ideas, but keep the chatter to...
View ArticleBug Out Plan for NYC....
Here’s how the rich can escape NYC when a calamity hits By Alexandra Klausner March 9, 2017 | 10:02a Paranoid New Yorkers now have a speedy way out of the city should disaster strike. Chris Dowhie,...
View ArticleBug Out Bag Master List (on-going)
(Download 2015 list here) Handbooks, Guides & How-to - SM Ultimate Bug Out Master List (Help Tool) | Survival Monkey Forums The time is nearly upon us, and I have notified myself to remember that...
View ArticleWould You Risk Your Entire Family to Save One Person?
I found this survival scenario on another blog. I think it is an interesting exercise. Please play along- imagine if your family was gathered or if you don't have family, please think if your close...
View ArticleMad max engine build, big power, fuel economy and no fuel injection
There are people who believe that it is not possible to improve the fuel economy of a vehicle. Yeah just like it's not possible to make a vehicle go faster, go off road better or tow more. Some gear...
View ArticleWhat do you use to sharpen your knives?
I use Japanese water stones, a medium and a fine along with a Nagura stone to sharpen at home. Touch up/finish with a steel and/or strop. In the field, I use a Fallkniven DC4. A Ray Mears trick is to...
View ArticleMinnesota Preppers? ...
Minnesota preppers? ... I was asked to pass this along: "I am a reporter with the Star Tribune and I'm interested in contacting preppers in Minnesota for a story on whether Minnesota is a good place to...
View ArticleLost gear stories? Dummy cords
I could probably write a book on all the gear I've lost. Could call it Dummy Cords. Lets see. There was the wallet I set down in the phone booth with my Marine Corps Birthday Ball tickets in it, the...
View ArticleTeaching another 72 hour kit class
We teach an informal class from time to time at Church. They are usually on preparedness, 72 hr kits (bugout bags) family history etc. This one will be to the singles on 72/96 hour kits with a bit of...
View ArticleThe Top 4 Reasons Why You’re Not Going to Survive Bugging Out to the Woods
This is the most sensible article I have read in ages. Rick, the author of the article, has humor and a realistic view of what prepping is all about. He gives four reason why bugging out is not a good...
View ArticleWell That Didn't Last Very Dang Long
Greetings from the 5th floor of UMC, having just gotten here in a real room after a 2 day wait in the emergency center. Bummer. Long story short, my shortness of breath has gotten quite a bit worse in...
View Article72+ hour kit - NOT an INCH bag
The following is a list of items I have in my BOB. Some are "transitional" and stay home on trips. Some are essential and ALWAYS remain. I can go 72+ hours (have done as long as three weeks recently)...
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