Mother Nature is always true to her nature. You can’t change her. She’s beautifully rugged, awe-inspiring, and occasionally deadly. Best be prepared when she tries to make your life miserable.
Shelter and Clothing
Understanding How Your Blood Reacts To Cold Is A Lifesaver
Do you remember your mother shouting: “Don’t forget your hat, scarf and gloves or you’ll catch your death”? She had a point.
Keeping Warm in Winter
Heating the cottage with just the firebox on the range and no mains back-up made you very inventive at keeping the heat in.
How to Make an Emergency Shelter in 5 Minutes or Less
Your footing gives way and you body is immersed in 45º water. The clock is ticking. Within 15 minutes, you’ll begin to lose dexterity in your fingers. You need shelter and fire.
What Preppers Need Most of All in Their Shoes
If the grid went down tomorrow, the type of shoes you’re wearing could make or break you.
Ironing Day Using Flat Irons: The Blight of My Life
There were two types of iron years ago, the solid metal ones, flat irons which was what I had, and box iron, a similar thing, but the top of the iron where the handle is, lifted up letting you put hot embers inside to save keep reheating it.
Best Protective Clothing: Add These Items To Your Survival Kit
Harsh UV rays, poisonous plants, insect bites and changing weather are all reasons why you should have essential protective clothing while you are outdoors. Learn more about which clothing items are the best suited to have on you while in the great outdoors.
Winter Warmth When the Grid is Down
When the grid goes down during the frigid months of the year, and you are ill-equipped to maintain warmth in your home, you have a major survival situation on your hands. Keep reading to learn ways one mom from the North keeps her family nice and toasty when the grid goes down.
Paracord: The Most Versatile Item In Your Bug-Out Bag
The question isn’t “What can you do with paracord?” It’s “What can’t you do with paracord?” Here are 50 ways to utilize this dynamic prep item in a bug-out situation.
How Body Odour Can Save Your Life In A SHTF Situation
Leaving your home smelling of perfume and soap will make you stand out in the very smelly crowd, and will allow people to work out where you are and the direction you are travelling in