Do Seeds Really Expire?

We've all heard the news reports of seeds discovered in ancient tombs that germinated when they were planted; even the seeds you purchase are labelled with dates of expiration or seasonal use. What is the reality regarding the viability of plants, and how long...

Prepping When Wearing Eye Glasses

If you wear eyeglasses, preparing for a post SHTF world has an extra degree of difficulty. I wear glasses and without them, I’m about as handy as the tits on a boar hog. Back in my days as an Alaskan trapper, the one thing...

Awesome Places to Hide Your Guns Around The House

Hiding guns around the house could be better than a safe in a lot of scenarios. Safes are not foolproof, and sometimes a safe can act as a beacon to valuable goods. A big, heavy safe is expensive, and for someone who only owns a...

Best Household Self-Defense Items You Probably Have In Your Home Right Now

I will just begin this article with a list of items in your house that lie around and tell you how to use them. I want to give you a foundation to start on, though. You do not have time to think during an...

6 Traps to Place on Your Property Against Looting Rioters

Demonstrations against George Floyd's murder have sparked protests around the country. This is not the first time we have seen this happen, but it is definitely the most common and the longest it has ever lasted. The Black Lives Matter seems to have gained...

How to Diagnose and Treat Injuries

This post will talk about anatomy in a general sense, and how the body naturally reacts to injury. We will begin with diagnosing muscle, tendon & joint injuries. More importantly, we will answer how to treat these injuries when SHTF. First, we have to explore...