Self defense for runners is a little different because runners are generally more focused on running, not on who is sneaking up behind them or lurking in the shadows. If you’re a runner, you know self defense and safety are very important, especially when running early in the morning or late at night. I have personally […]
Survival Fitness Tips
First of, I want to say that I’m not a doctor or a nutritionist, just someone who does a bit of research and applies it through experimentation. If you have any doubts about what I’m saying, consult your physician or don’t try it. Second Disclaimer – These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and […]
The Essence of Survival
The essence of survival is not surviving. It is living a better life. Even if its just packing a basic wilderness survival kit in case you get lost in the woods, the point is that its always about getting to somewhere better. I think that a lot of “survivalists” or “preppers” have been getting burnout […]
Salvaging and Scavenging part 2
Here is a video I made on a practical project I did on how to make your own garden boxes with scavenged wood. I also published an instructable on it here. Garden box from pallets. Here is the video. Give it a try and have fun!
Salvaging and Scavenging
One of the most underrated survival skills is salvaging / scavenging. Prepping can be expensive. One of the ways to reduce the cost of this is to scavenge what you need to build certain systems such as garden boxes or raised beds. There are a lot of resources thrown away out there every day. This […]
Finding water in the wild-Part 5
As the final installment in my series on water, I’d like to talk about finding sources of water in the wilderness. Now depending upon what part of the country you live in, this may be easier for some more than others. Here in the great Southwest, it can be darn hard to find water, […]
Water Portability-Part 4
Today, I’d like to address portability of water. Many of us carry water with us in our daily lives anyway; and if you don’t, get in the habit. Reliance on public water fountains may end up getting you sick, and in a disaster, the store may run out of water before you get there to […]
General Water Storage-Part 3
Today I plan to cover general water storage. Now, if you’re like most people, the easiest way to do this is to go to Costco or Walmart, grab some gallon jugs or flats of 16oz bottles, and put them in a cool place in your house. I would advocate a mix of these two. The […]
Water Part 2-Purification and Filtering
In this post I’d like to cover water purification and filtering. It’s highly possible, especially if you’re trying to survive in a wilderness area, that the water you have access to may be cloudy with sediment, or if it is clean, it may still have harmful bacteria and germs in it, such as cryptosporidium and […]
Water Prep Part 1
Good day to you all! This week I’d like to tackle the issue of water purification and storage. As we know, water is critical to sustaining life; one can survive only three days without it (although this depends on your condition). I’d like to share some tips with you that will hopefully preclude you […]