Jan
29

Pioneer Living Survival Blog

Posted: 29th January 2013 by admin in Survival Info
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  What’s A Survivalist? Survivalists or preppers are individuals (or groups) who are part of the Survivalism movement. We are actively preparing for a natural or man made disaster that would necessitate self-reliant living. These disruptive situations could be anything from changes in the Earth’s climate or devastating storms to chemical spills or bio-weapon attacks to the general socioeconomic collapse of a society resulting in food and/or supply shortages. Our survival blog attempts to address as many possible scenarios and provide detailed information relative to survival in a post apocalyptic world. A Short History Of Modern Survivalism The modern Survivalist movement began in the Cold War Era when American Civil Defense promoted Fallout Shelters and survival training for school children. [...]

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  What’s A Survivalist? Survivalists or preppers are individuals (or groups) who are part of the Survivalism movement. We are actively preparing for a natural or man made disaster that would necessitate self-reliant living. These disruptive situations could be anything from changes in the Earth’s climate or devastating storms to chemical spills or bio-weapon attacks to the general socioeconomic collapse of a society resulting in food and/or supply shortages. Our survival blog attempts to address as many possible scenarios and provide detailed information relative to survival in a post apocalyptic world. A Short History Of Modern Survivalism The modern Survivalist movement began in the Cold War Era when American Civil Defense promoted Fallout Shelters and survival training for school children. The movement gained popularity and a more widespread audience throughout the 1960s and 70s as inflation and the devaluation of the US dollar continued. The arms race between the USA and the Soviet Union in the early 1980s turned the focus of survivalism away from economic collapse and towards nuclear war. In the late 1990s, the Y2K computer bug renewed interest in emergency preparedness as it threatened our financial and energy sectors with collapse and shortage. When humanity’s vulnerability was highlighted by the infamous September 11th attacks and subsequent terrorist bombings in other major world cities (Madrid, London, Bali) and the environmental disasters that followed (earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricane Katrina, etc.) survivalism and preparedness came back into the mainstream focus again as record numbers of American’s realized the need for an emergency preparedness plan. The more recent credit collapses in the USA and other nations as well as global grain shortages have drawn an even greater and more diverse group of Americans to prepare. What Is The Survival Blog? The survival blog is designed to be a resource for suvivalists, preppers, and those interested in back-to-basics living. Self-sufficient living was par for the course for our ancestors, but has fast become a lost skill as we rely less and less on our own ability to survive and more and more on the state to provide for our basic needs. We seek to revive an understanding of self-sufficient living as well as disaster preparedness so that if and when the SHTF we’ve got the best possible chance of community survival. We believe that education is the best path to the end goal of societal survival and aim to provide useful information and education. Subject Areas Survivalism encompasses many topics from emergency preparedness to long-term self-sufficient living. The Survival-Warehouse blog mainly focuses on articles and information that fall into the following categories: News & Current Events Survival & Prepping Gear Food & Water Storage Emergency Preparedness & Planning Emerging Threats First Aid & Disease Gardening & Growing Food Finding Information On Our Survival Blog To get the most out of our blog we recommend navigating the categories that appeal to you or using the search function to target specific terms. You can also navigate the archives to find entries from certain date ranges. Like many survivalblogs we attempt to provide the most current and updated information available we also use many sources including other survivalist websites, our creidiblity is important and we always provide at least one reference or link back from the supporting SHTF Plan website.      
May
19

The Ultimate Doomsday Provision: “Designed For When All Other Rights Have Failed”

Posted: 19th May 2013 by admin in Current Events & News, Survival Info
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  JM – May 19, 2013 – Survival-Warehouse.com   In his dissent of the 2002 Ninth Circuit court ruling that “the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution does not guarantee individuals the right to bear arms,” Judge Alex Kozinski argued with the very reasoning our founding fathers used to include it in the U.S. Constitution to begin with. It may be 10 years since the Ninth Circuit attempted to rewrite our law of the land (it was nullified by the U.S. Supreme Court), but Judge Kozinski’s views on our right to bear arms are as true to Americans today as they were over two hundred years ago when our founders argued for “The Right to Bear Arms”. Judge Kozinski’s views are from many lessons of history, [...]

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  JM - May 19, 2013 - Survival-Warehouse.com   In his dissent of the 2002 Ninth Circuit court ruling that “the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution does not guarantee individuals the right to bear arms,” Judge Alex Kozinski argued with the very reasoning our founding fathers used to include it in the U.S. Constitution to begin with. It may be 10 years since the Ninth Circuit attempted to rewrite our law of the land (it was nullified by the U.S. Supreme Court), but Judge Kozinski’s views on our right to bear arms are as true to Americans today as they were over two hundred years ago when our founders argued for "The Right to Bear Arms". Judge Kozinski’s views are from many lessons of history, and one that the likes of our founding fathers knew well. It’s not often discussed in the political playing field, because it is considered too controversial of a topic, especially in today’s hyper-sensitive anti-self defense pro-government culture.  But, our population has forgotten the bitter lessons of history.
Government tyranny does not grad the headlines the way vivid and repeated stories of gun crime always do. But, very few saw "The Third Reich" coming until it was too late and they stepped off the trains in camps to meet their end.
Most of the great tragedies of history that involve human suffering like the killing fields of Cambodia, the Holocaust, Stalin's atrocities, just to name a few were perpetrated by a armed military against unarmed people.  Many of these could have been avoided had the perpetrators known their soon to be victims were armed and ready to defend them self's.
The Jew's now have a "Militia Act" that requires all to have a rifle and at least 20 rounds of ammo at all times. Think about this, a few hundred Jewish fighters in the Warsaw Ghetto stopped the advance of the Wehrmacht for almost a month with a handful of weapons. Do you think the millions of Jews could have been herded into cattle cars if they all would have had guns?  I do not think Hitler could have controlled the Jewish people at all.  In fact, if the Jews were armed and Hitler tried the mass round up, the Germans may have gone down to defeat then and there.
The Second Amendment is a Doomsday provision. It was not designed for hunters!  The Second Amendment if for when all other rights have failed. When the government refuses to obey the Law's of the land. When "We the People" are forced to act.
May
19

How to Make Cheese in 20 Minutes

Posted: 19th May 2013 by admin in food, How To, Misc., Survival Cooking & Recipes
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How To make Cheese overnight by Survival-Warehouse.com If you are a cheese lover like me you will love this recipe.  You only need three ingredients; Milk, salt, and lime juice or vinegar.  That’s right you don’t need rennet, tartaric acid, calcium chloride, etc. to make cheese. This is what you will need: One gallon of Whole Milk (You can use pasteurized or raw milk but not ultra-pasteurized) 1/2 cup of Lime Juice (about 4 limes) or 1/4 cup of White Vinegar Salt non-aluminum pot Strainer or Colander Cheesecloth Candy Thermometer (optional) Directions:  Place the gallon of milk in a large, non-aluminum pot. Bring the pot to a medium-low heat for about 10 minutes or until it looks like it’s about [...]

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How To make Cheese overnight by Survival-Warehouse.com If you are a cheese lover like me you will love this recipe.  You only need three ingredients; Milk, salt, and lime juice or vinegar.  That’s right you don’t need rennet, tartaric acid, calcium chloride, etc. to make cheese. This is what you will need: One gallon of Whole Milk (You can use pasteurized or raw milk but not ultra-pasteurized) 1/2 cup of Lime Juice (about 4 limes) or 1/4 cup of White Vinegar Salt non-aluminum pot Strainer or Colander Cheesecloth Candy Thermometer (optional) Directions:
  1.  Place the gallon of milk in a large, non-aluminum pot. Bring the pot to a medium-low heat for about 10 minutes or until it looks like it’s about to boil. Be careful not to actually let the milk boil though. (If you have a thermometer, the milk should be at 185 degrees.)
  2. Add 1/2 cup lime juice or ¼ cup of white vinegar to the milk. The curds will begin to separate from the whey. The mixture will begin to look grainy.
  3. Continue to allow the mixture to simmer for a few minutes.
  4. Line a strainer with cheesecloth and remove the pot from the heat source. Pour the contents into the cheesecloth and allow it to drain for a few minutes. (You can save the excess liquid (whey) to make ricotta, add protein to oatmeal dishes, etc.)
  5. Sprinkle the curds with salt (you’ll probably want to add a little more salt than you normally would due to the fact that some salt will drain from the cheese as it dries).
  6. Since this cheese isn’t aged, the cheese will have a neutral flavor like mozzarella. If you’d like, you can add herbs, spices or caraway seeds to add a bit of flavor.
  7. Gather the cheese curds in the center of the cheesecloth and pull the ends of the cheesecloth up. You can then tie the ends of the cheesecloth to a faucet or cupboard and allow it to drain for a few hours. You’ll want to drain it for at least four hours or overnight if you can.
  8. After a few hours, un-tie the cheesecloth and remove the cheese. This recipe should make about 16 ounces of cheese. Keep the cheese refrigerated. It should last as long as milk would in your fridge.

  Bonus:  Making Ricotta from the leftover liquid (whey) Ricotta is Italian for "recooked" because it is made by "cooking" whey. It makes delicious lasagna, ravioli stuffing, gnocchi, cannoli, cheese-stuffed shells and blintzes, or a type of cheese cake. Here's how you can make your own.
  1.  Cover the whey and let sit 12 to 24 hours at room temperature to develop sufficient acidity.
  2. Heat the acidified whey in a non-aluminum pot constantly stirring, taking care to avoid sticking or burning. Use either a double boiler, or a pot with a very thick bottom which will disperse the heat well.  Let the temperature rise to about 180 F you should see white foam appear on the surface.
  3. Continue heating constantly stirring until its temperature is near boiling (203 F). Note that foam will build up somewhat. Be careful. If it boils, it can boil over!
  4. Remove from heat. Cover and allow the "cooked" whey to cool undisturbed until comfortable to the touch. The curds should look like clouds suspended in the whey, while the whey appears clear and yellowish green.
  5. Do not stir up the curd: Set up another pot with a large strainer and cheese cloth on top. If the curd is floating, you may dip out the curd into the cloth. Alternatively, if the curd all sinks, pour as much of the whey through the cloth as you can without disturbing the curds. It will filter through much faster if you do this carefully without stirring up the curds.
  6. Gently scoop out the curds. Because the curds are very fine and delicate, they can stop up the cloth easily. This will cause very slow draining if they are broken up. Much of the whey will drain out as you dip the curd.
  7. Drain the whey through the cloth (it can take 2-3 hours).
  8. Pick up the corners of the cloth, suspend it like a bag over the pot (or sink), and allow the last bit of the whey to drain out. It will take several hours, and can be done in the refrigerator overnight.
  9. Remove the ricotta from the cloth, pack into a container, cover and store in the refrigerator. Use it soon after making.  If not using right away, you can freeze it.
May
16

How to survive during fire in homes

Posted: 16th May 2013 by admin in Misc., Survival Info
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How to survive during A fire in Your home A huge number of people all over the world lose their lives in house fires every year than in all natural disasters collective. A devastating number of fires occur in the home. There are many tested ways to prevent and survive a fire. It’s not a matter of chance. It’s a subject of planning in advance. Have one or more working Smoke Alarm Remember to buy a smoke alarm. It offers low-priced defense for you and your family. Install a smoke alarm at every point of your home. With a working smoke alarm,  you can double your chances of survival. Also test it on a monthly basis and keep it free [...]

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How to survive during A fire in Your home A huge number of people all over the world lose their lives in house fires every year than in all natural disasters collective. A devastating number of fires occur in the home. There are many tested ways to prevent and survive a fire. It's not a matter of chance. It's a subject of planning in advance. Have one or more working Smoke Alarm Remember to buy a smoke alarm. It offers low-priced defense for you and your family. Install a smoke alarm at every point of your home. With a working smoke alarm,  you can double your chances of survival. Also test it on a monthly basis and keep it free of dust. Put off Electrical Fires It is advisable to prevent overloading circuits or extension cords. Do not keep cords and wires beneath the carpet, over the pin or in high traffic areas. If any appliance sputters, sparkle or give off an odd smell shut off and unplug it immediately. Have them efficiently repaired or replaced. Use appliances judiciously Make sure to follow the manufacturer's safety precautions when using appliances. Overheating, odd smells, short circuits and sparks are all warning signs that an electrical device need to be shut off. Appliances should be unplugged when not in use. If there are small children in home, use safety caps to cover all unused outlets. Alternate Heaters You need good space to keep handy heaters. Make sure to keep anything explosive as a minimum three feet away. Maintain a fire in the fireplace. Make use of fire screens and clean your chimney annually. Use Kerosene heaters only where approved by authorities. Try to avoid using gasoline or camp-stove fuel. Affordable Home Fire Safety Sprinklers If home fire sprinklers are used together with operational smoke alarms, your odds of surviving a fire are augmented manifold. Buying sprinklers is not very costly - they can increase tax value and lower insurance rates. Tips to follow when caught in fire Arrange your escape Plan an escape plan from almost every room in the home. Warn everyone to remain low to the ground while evading from fire and never to open doors that are burning. Do not forget to select a place where everybody can assemble after escaping the house. Come out and ask for help. Try to take account of vital features that could help you get out safely Doors and windows are the most common exits to survive during such a disaster. Find out if there  is any other aspect that could help you escape. Know how to mount out a window onto the top of a porch or garage. You can also look for a tree or a television antenna tower, to reach a window safely.  These aspects can be exceptionally helpful in an emergency, however, it is must make sure that all escape routes are useful and functional. Mark double escapes paths from each room Every room in your home will have a main exit. This will only be used if there is no noticeable danger. In case the main exit is not visible due to smoke or fire, you must have an alternate way out. The second exit in most of the cases is usually the window. Pay extra attention to plan break out paths from the bedroom as it is the most common place in a home that catches most fires. Make sure to make this second handy and easy to use. Also look that the dweller of that the bedroom is able to use the second exit. Pick a place outside as a meeting point Choose a meeting place that is easy to remember. It is better if you choose an area at the front of your place or close to your neighbor's house. Make sure that everyone knows to go straight to this meeting place, and no one should return into a burning house for any reason. Call the fire department from someone’s home Send somebody from the meeting place to the nearby home to call the fire department. Make sure to include the neighbor's name and the fire department telephone number on your plan. Also mark your home street address’s on your fire escape plan. Remember helping people to escape It would be good to decide beforehand who will help the very young children, aged or physically challenged members of your family. Spending a few minutes in planning will help you save valuable seconds in an actual disaster. Caring for kids Children under four to five have a natural curiosity about fire. Most of them find playing with matches and lighters fun. However, teach your children that fire is a tool, not a toy. Looking after elder people A large number of senior citizens die every year in fires. Most of the cases of fire deaths are a result of negligence as many of them live alone and can't act in response quickly.
May
15

Water Survival

Posted: 15th May 2013 by admin in Family Survival, How To, John milandred on Survivalism, Water Survival
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Water Survival “How to get water and or purify it without a filter”  How would you feel when the water you’re going to drink may be puzzled with fleas or microbes, you can’t manage to pay for to hold back on water purification. Here are a few steps that you can pursue and and always be ready to purify water without a filter.  Steps to follow 1. Purify the vessel to be used for storing water. Make use of dish soap and water. Rinse thoroughly. After washing, submerge the vessel in a solution of 1 teaspoon of non-scented liquid household chlorine bleach making sure the whole top of the bottle comes in touch with the solution for a minimum of [...]

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Water Survival "How to get water and or purify it without a filter"  How would you feel when the water you're going to drink may be puzzled with fleas or microbes, you can't manage to pay for to hold back on water purification. Here are a few steps that you can pursue and and always be ready to purify water without a filter.  Steps to follow 1. Purify the vessel to be used for storing water. Make use of dish soap and water. Rinse thoroughly. After washing, submerge the vessel in a solution of 1 teaspoon of non-scented liquid household chlorine bleach making sure the whole top of the bottle comes in touch with the solution for a minimum of 15 seconds, then rinse completely with a weaker mixture of bleach and water. Don't use any container that contained milk or fruit juice in it. If milk protein and fruit sugars are left in the container, it can cause bacterial growth when water is kept.  Plastic soda bottles are appropriate. 2. Use a clean piece of cloth to filter water. Then let it settle for at least half an hour and pour off the hygienic water for purifying. The process of filtering and settling is particularly imperative while using chemical purification as disinfectants become less effective in unclear, cloudy, or tinted water. Take care to use a cotton cloth like a clean hankie or clean white sock, or silk. 3. Speed up the process of clearing water. One method of doing this is to add a bit of aluminum sulfate. As a result impurities are coagulated, which are then removed. 4. Use any of the following methods to decontaminate the water. If possible, merge boiling with a chemical disinfection method. Select a method: Boiling: This method kills most types of disease-causing germs and is the most advised purification processes. The water has to be boiled for 1 full minute, then keep it aside for cooling. Make sure it's a full, rolling boil. Disinfecting: Disinfecting with domestic bleach kills a few, but not all sorts of disease-causing germs. The bleach must have chlorine in order to work. Try not to use scented bleaches, color-safe bleaches, or bleaches with supplementary cleaners. Potassium permanganate (KMnO4): KMnO4 is also used to sterilize water. The water should be a little pink in color, add 3 or 4 crystals in a quart or liter of water. Allow the solution to rest for a minimum 30 minutes. This is, however, an emergency method only and should not be used in activities including hiking or camping. Disinfecting with iodine: This is, however, a less effective method of disinfecting. This involves adding 5 drops of 2 percent iodine  to every liter of clear water and allowing the solution to stand for at least 30 minutes. Commercial tablets: Follow the instructions while using commercially prepared chlorine or iodine tablets. If there are no instructions, use one tablet for every quart or liter of water to be filtered. Solar Water Disinfection: This method of disinfecting involves pouring the water into clear plastic PET bottles, and then exposing to direct sun rays for a minimum 6 hours. Some more ancient techniques, which can be, used for purifying water include- One of the common one is filtering through soil or sand. Dig a hole close to the source and make use of water that filters through into the gap. Keep cleaning the water continuously through the sand until it appears clear. Condensing is a method for both collecting water or assembling fresh water out of salt water. In order to collect water from the ground, you need to plow a profound hole and place a collecting pot or water bottle in the middle. 5. Be cautious with the lid or cover of the container. Make sure to tighten the cap immediately after using it. 6. Boiled water can feel "flat", and sterilized water can have a strong taste of chlorine. You can improve the flavor of purified water by adding a pinch of salt to each liter of water. If the taste is still obnoxious, use a powdered drink mix, if obtainable. 7. Pay attention while consuming. Once the water has been purified open and close up the container warily. Make sure you do not touch the inside with your fingers, or else the water could become infected. If you're going to use a little but not the whole water, make sure not to drink straight from the jug. First dispense it into another jug and drink from that. A touch with your lips and mouth can pollute the rest of the stored water. If you are not aimed at consuming the whole amount of water instantly, mark the date on the bottle. Hoard it in a cold, shady place for up to six months.
May
15

JM Bullion-Precious Metals Sponsor

Posted: 15th May 2013 by admin in gold, silver
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JM Bullion-Precious Metals Sponsor It is with pleasure that I am able to introduce our exclusive precious metals sponsor, JM Bullion. JM Bullion offers just about everything and anything you need in regards to precious metals. Whether you are looking for gold or silver, coins, rounds, or bars, this expansive online dealer has something for any type of investor. They boast having the lowest prices for precious metals online and this is a creed that they really fulfill. Unlike other metals dealers who require customers to spend a minimum amount of cash just to make a purchase, JM Bullion has no minimum order requirement which makes them a more viable option for smaller, beginning investors. JM Bullion makes your life [...]

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JM Bullion-Precious Metals Sponsor It is with pleasure that I am able to introduce our exclusive precious metals sponsor, JM Bullion. JM Bullion offers just about everything and anything you need in regards to precious metals. Whether you are looking for gold or silver, coins, rounds, or bars, this expansive online dealer has something for any type of investor. They boast having the lowest prices for precious metals online and this is a creed that they really fulfill. Unlike other metals dealers who require customers to spend a minimum amount of cash just to make a purchase, JM Bullion has no minimum order requirement which makes them a more viable option for smaller, beginning investors. JM Bullion makes your life easier because not only do they have a wide product selection, they also make paying for your purchase easier than most other sites on the web. Their payment options are as follows:
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Once you pay for your order it will usually dispatch in about 3 business days and will arrive to you via USPS or UPS. JM Bullion does not take the quality of their products lightly which is why they inspect each and every one of their items before dispatching it to the customer in order to assure the customer that they are receiving the highest quality product. The fact that JM Bullion is headquartered in the United States means that you have the peace of mind that you are receiving your gold and silver from a trustworthy, licensed company. It is no secret that the current state of the global economy makes it a much more pertinent issue to get your hands on a solid, physical investment, and that is exactly what precious metals are. Unlike paper monies whose value is dependent on the country you are in, gold and silver is valued and revered by people in every corner of the world. Get ahead of the game by getting your hands on precious metals, you do not want to be caught with paper money when it inevitably loses its value.
May
14

How-To Clean A Shotgun.

Posted: 14th May 2013 by admin in Survival Info
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How-To Clean A Shotgun. A universal shotgun cleaning kit can be used with all gauge shotguns.   The basic procedure, without breaking down your gun is the same for all types of shotguns, such as the pump, semi-automatic and single or double barrel shotgun.   First and foremost ensure your gun is unloaded before attempting to clean.        Attach the brush tip to the cleaning rod. Run the brush through the barrel to break free any residue. Run the brush clear through the barrel as needed.       Attach the accessory tip to the cleaning rod and insert a patch. Wet the patch with cleaning solvent so that it’s wet, but not soaked through. Run the rod down [...]

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How-To Clean A Shotgun. Shotgun Cleaning KitA universal shotgun cleaning kit can be used with all gauge shotguns.   The basic procedure, without breaking down your gun is the same for all types of shotguns, such as the pump, semi-automatic and single or double barrel shotgun.   First and foremost ensure your gun is unloaded before attempting to clean.      
  1.  Attach the brush tip to the cleaning rod. Run the brush through the barrel to break free any residue. Run the brush clear through the barrel as needed.Cleaning Brush
     
  1. Attach the accessory tip to the cleaning rod and insert a patch. WePad Tipt the patch with cleaning solvent so that it's wet, but not soaked through. Run the rod down through the barrel with the wet patch. This will break up any powder and lead residue in the barrel. Push the rod clear through the barrel.
 
  1. Wet another patch with solvent and run through the barrel to clear and clean the barrel. Then run a dry patch through the barrel to remove any excess solvent and leftover dirt from the barrel.
  2. Run one patch, damp with gun oil through the bore. This will keep the bore from rusting during the off season.
  3. Bore MopAttach the bore mop tip to the cleaning rod.  Run the rod down through the barrel.  Push the rod clear through the barrel.
  4. Take a clean cloth and wipe out any excess oil in the chamber.
  5. With a clean cloth apply a thin coat of oil to the exterior surfaces. This will prevent any rust from forming on the outside of the gun.
Your shotgun is now clean and ready to use. Note: It is a very good idea to fire one or two rounds off before hunting and or trapshooting.  

       
May
08

Imperial Pro Series Traps Review 17″ long x 5″ x 5″

Posted: 8th May 2013 by admin in Animals, food, Hunting & Trapping
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Imperial Pro Series Traps Professional Series Box Traps with Rear Door Chipmunks, Rats, Squirrels  17″ long x 5″ x 5″ The most rigid and durable traps on the market. Constructed of long lasting GalvaPerm wire. This revolutionary coating provides up to three times longer life than galvanized-after-weld wire. Mounted with reinforced spring loaded front door. Trap rear door slides on steel frame for easy critter release and locks into place when shut. Steel reinforcing around trap body. Fully assembled and easy to set.  

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Imperial Pro Series Traps Professional Series Box Traps with Rear Door Chipmunks, Rats, Squirrels  17" long x 5" x 5" The most rigid and durable traps on the market. Constructed of long lasting GalvaPerm wire. This revolutionary coating provides up to three times longer life than galvanized-after-weld wire. Mounted with reinforced spring loaded front door. Trap rear door slides on steel frame for easy critter release and locks into place when shut. Steel reinforcing around trap body. Fully assembled and easy to set.  

May
07

Making Valuable Survival Shelters

Posted: 7th May 2013 by admin in How To, John milandred on Survivalism, Wilderness Survival
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Making Valuable Survival Shelters How about sleeping outside in a primitive survival shelter without any tent and a sleeping bag?! May be in the rain or in extreme cold? Are you out of your mind? Many of us may find the idea foolish and a bit frightening. However, with appropriate materials and the right frame of mind you can construct a primitive survival shelter within a couple of hours and lie. Though, with each season and environment, you will have to face different challenges, there are quite a few common principles for making effective survival shelters: Location The salient aspect of making shelters is selecting an ideal location. A good location provides straightforward access to plentiful construction materials such as [...]

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Making Valuable Survival Shelters How about sleeping outside in a primitive survival shelter without any tent and a sleeping bag?! May be in the rain or in extreme cold? Are you out of your mind? Many of us may find the idea foolish and a bit frightening. However, with appropriate materials and the right frame of mind you can construct a primitive survival shelter within a couple of hours and lie. Though, with each season and environment, you will have to face different challenges, there are quite a few common principles for making effective survival shelters: Location The salient aspect of making shelters is selecting an ideal location. A good location provides straightforward access to plentiful construction materials such as dead firewood, foliage, and grasses. Moreover, it is also away from key hazards, for example, falling twigs, pooling water, and bug nests. A location should also possess a large enough flat area to let you to relax and sleep comfortably. Dimension One commonly occurring mistake while building survival shelters is to make them excessively large. Making such shelters not only requires more materials, endeavor, and time, but offers less warmth owing to the quantity of space in the interior. Useful shelters must be spacious enough to hold your body to preserve body heat. Construction Shelter Safety is an essential aspect to consider while making any kind of shelters. Using large strong branches can offer the preliminary framework for many types of survival shelters. Make sure branches used for structure should be sturdy enough to be able to bear the burden of a grown person. This is particularly imperative for lean-to and debris hut shelters.     Source of Warmth The main concern in a cold environment, is to stay warm to avoid hypothermia. With survival shelters, you can find basically two choices for a heat source: your own body heat or heat from a fire. If you are making a small wilderness shelters such as a debris hut, your body heat can provide you enough warmth. It should have heaps of extra insulating debris. You need to be cautious enough not to burn down your shelter if you are using fire inside your shelter as a heat source. Shielding and Swathesurvival shelter No matter whether you are stuck in a hot and sunny atmosphere or frosty and wet woods, insulation and cover will save you from the external rudiments. Insulation can be done with foliage, grasses, small sticks, ferns, pine needles and other type of debris. It is beneficial to coat vast amounts of remains on your shelter. Also, make sure to create a thick mattress by using debris to insulate you from the cold land. You can also put in the bark or soil on the top and sides of your shelter to make a fence from the chilly wind and rain.   Kinds of Shelters There are numerous factors, which decide the type of shelter, you choose. These are the materials available, environment, option of heat source, and whether it will be an individual or group shelter. A strong private shelter heated by your own body heat is a debris hut. To begin with, location is crucial. Next include the nearness to materials and other normal criteria which embrace avoiding low spots, routing away from standing dead trees etc. Take the time to locate a place that feels accurate. shelterThe first thing requires for making a survival shelter is a sturdy ridgepole that must be at least a bit higher than your body with your arm extending over your head. You’ll also require a base, rock, branch of a tree, some kind of prop to hinge on strongly one end of the ridgepole. The other end lies on the floor. Make sure to keep the ridgepole at about hip height at the high end. Once you have prepared a ridgepole, the next thing is ribbing. Bend the ribs touching the ridgepole closely packed leaving an entrance at the high end. As soon as ribs are in place move slowly inside feet first to check that you have some space to move but that it is still warm and comfy. In case your shelter is too large, you will face trouble to get warmth. Next, put in a coat of net, something to grasp debris in position when it is piled on subsequently. You can use a brush and twiggy branches. Your structure is now ready, and it is time to collect the necessary component of insulation. Making a good shelter with good space, but without enough insulation on a cold night will not fulfill your purpose fully. Prime yourself to drag your feet or make yourself a gatherer and start gathering debris! For good insulation, make sure to collect material that can entrap air. Obviously, dry material is most advantageous. Make a pile of leaves, branches, grass, or other obtainable debris. Keep on piling and go for two feet thick or further in case of a rain or so. Also close up the entrance area so that you have just sufficient space to fit in without disturbing the structure. End up your insulation by adding a few small twigs that will cleave to the debris in case of storm. Once the outer layer is complete, the next step to pack your primitive shelter with dry soft remains. If you are able to get only wet leaves, use them anyhow, you might get wet; however, you can still get warmth. Once you find your shelter crammed with debris, wiggle in to squeeze a space for your body. Put in more fragments and do remember the foot area! If you are worried of getting cold, stuff the spaces as required. Also make sure to collect a heap of leaves to cover yourself before you edge in for the night in your primitive shelter. Spending a night in a survival shelter such as a debris hut will not only help in overcoming fears and increase self-confidence but a whopping anecdote to tell your grand-kids one day. Thrusting our intellectual and corporal comfort edges also brings us opportunities to discover greater comfort and enjoyment in our everyday lives.
May
06

Many Uses for Dental Floss

Posted: 6th May 2013 by admin in Buggin Out, Emergency Must Haves
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Many Uses for Dental Floss             By John Milandred Plain old dental floss has many uses other than cleaning teeth.  When you think about it, it actually makes sense. Because it has to fit in tight, abrasive spaces, floss is made of very strong nylon fibers. If you have ever tried to pull off a section of dental floss without the case’s built in cutter, you already can attest to its amazing strength. The waxed floss is great for knot tying. Since it is going into your mouth, floss is sterile right out of the package. With all these great qualities, it’s amazing that outdoor tool kits or survival kits don’t come with a package of floss right in them.  [...]

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Many Uses for Dental Floss             By John Milandred Plain old dental floss has many uses other than cleaning teeth.  When you think about it, it actually makes sense. Because it has to fit in tight, abrasive spaces, floss is made of very strong nylon fibers. If you have ever tried to pull off a section of dental floss without the case’s built in cutter, you already can attest to its amazing strength. The waxed floss is great for knot tying. Since it is going into your mouth, floss is sterile right out of the package. With all these great qualities, it’s amazing that outdoor tool kits or survival kits don’t come with a package of floss right in them.  Here are some of the uses for dental floss that you might not expect. Stitching a wound If you've been severely cut in the outdoors, getting to an emergency room isn't always possible. In a bind, you can use dental floss and a sterile needle to close up the wound and stop the bleeding. It certainly won’t be pleasant without anesthetic, but the primitive combo gets the job done. Make sure you use the un-waxed floss. Thread for sewing Along the same lines as the stitches, you can also use floss as thread for clothing repair. Whether it’s a popped off button or a torn sleeve, floss is a great substitute for thread when you’re in the outdoors. Fishing line If you end up near a body of water but forgot to pack a rod and reel, you can actually hand fish for most species using dental floss. As mentioned before, using waxed floss makes it perfect for tying even the most complicated fishing knot. The material used to create dental floss is durable enough to reel in small fish. To create a makeshift fishing rod, just bind the floss around a sturdy and flexible wooden stick and you’re done. Make sure that the line is secure. Rope When you need objects tied together (twigs in constructing a shelter, or as a tent/tarp tie down for instance) floss serves as a fitting substitute for thin rope. Clothes Line While in the outdoors if you need to hang some clothing to dry, floss can again be substituted for a thin rope.   Repair a Net Again waxed dental floss would work should you need to repair your fishing net.  Floss is also strong enough to repair tears in mesh on things like playpens, beach bags and laundry bags. Emergency Shoelaces Use several strands laid together should you need shoelaces in an emergency. Replace a screw Temporarily replace a lost screw in eyeglasses using dental floss. Seal connections Instead of Teflon tape, to block leaky gaps around parts that screw into place. Just wind a length around the fitting's threads half a dozen turns before screwing it on. Fishing Net Dental floss, when tied together, has enough tensile strength to support the weights of small to medium-sized fish. In this case, you can weave the floss together to make an emergency fishing net. Snares                 In a survival or emergency you could use dental floss in the construction of making a snare. To Hang Small Items Use dental floss to hang pictures, sun catchers or Christmas ornaments. You can use it to hang just about any small object in need of string or wire.   As a Knife If you wrap a length of dental floss around one finger on each hand, you can cut perfect cake slices. It's cleaner and neater than using a knife. You can cut fruit, soft cheese, some meats, bread and hard-boiled eggs this way, too.   Cookie saver Crumbling cookies?  Slide some floss underneath your baked goods to easily lift them off the baking tray. Remove a Ring Stuck on your Finger Try this little trick using waxed dental floss:  Wrap the floss around your finger from the tip down to the ring. The idea here is to reduce the size of your finger without cutting off the circulation. The ring will then slide over the floss so you can easily remove it. Dental floss, with its convenient and lightweight packaging, is a great stealth outdoor tool to bring along with you on your next trip into the wilderness.  Oh, and did I forget to mention, make sure you save enough to floss your teeth.    

May
03

10 Important Items for A Preppers Survival.

Posted: 3rd May 2013 by admin in Family Survival, John milandred on Survivalism, Survival Skills, Wilderness Survival
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10 Important Items for Survival             By John Milandred A mini survival kit is a small survival kit which consists of the most essential outdoor survival tools and supplies which are the hardest to improvise or replace. A mini survival kit is intended to be carried along all the time and is usually designed to complement other survival tools carried along in a larger, separate bag. The items included in a mini survival kit are difficult if not impossible to manufacture or obtain in real world survival situations. A mini survival kit is intended to remain with you always, be appropriate to all environments, without being too large. Meeting your basic needs during a disaster or survival situation is the [...]

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10 Important Items for Survival             By John Milandred A mini survival kit is a small survival kit which consists of the most essential outdoor survival tools and supplies which are the hardest to improvise or replace. A mini survival kit is intended to be carried along all the time and is usually designed to complement other survival tools carried along in a larger, separate bag. The items included in a mini survival kit are difficult if not impossible to manufacture or obtain in real world survival situations. A mini survival kit is intended to remain with you always, be appropriate to all environments, without being too large. Meeting your basic needs during a disaster or survival situation is the key to surviving that that situation. 10 important items for survival:
  1. 1.      Water Treatment
Having a means to purify water in a survival situation will help keep you hydrated, your brain functioning properly and your focus on survival. We simply cannot survive without water.  Your survival kit should contain water purification tablets or a personal water filter bottle that removes impurities, bacteria, viruses, chemicals, metals and odor.
  1. 2.       Compass
It is essential to know which direction you are headed and where you need to be. Make sure you include a compass in your survival kit and know how to use it.
  1. 3.      Fire Starter
You must have a way to start a fire to stay warm or cook your food.  Include a lighter, matches, or a flint bar in your kit.
  1. 4.       First Aid Kit
You do not want to be in a disaster or survival situation without a first aid kit. It is also a good idea for everyone to know basic first aid.  Check within your local community to find out where you can take a basic first aid class.  In most communities local fire departments will offer these classes.
  1. 5.       Mirror
Having a mirror in your kit can be used for signaling for help, to start a fire, or check your face or back for wounds that might need to be treated.  
  1. 6.       Paracord
Paracord has hundreds if not thousands of uses. These are just a few of the practical and potentially lifesaving uses of paracord.  Paracord can be used to create a makeshift shelter which is crucial for protection from the elements.  It can be used to build snares and traps.  The inner strands of the paracord can be used to make traps for catching small game. You can create a fishing line or gill net to catch fish. You can also use paracord to make a tourniquet, secure a splint, and make a sling for your arm.
  1. 7.       Survival/Emergency Blanket
A Survival or an Emergency Blanket can be used as a makeshift shelter, as a groundsheet, heat reflector, water collector, signaling device, sun shade, and a poncho.
  1. 8.       Multi Tool
The idea of incorporating several tools in one small portable unit is very old, dating back at least as far as Middle Roman times. There are many different versions of multi tools that might include a knife blade, a reamer, a bottle opener, screwdriver, wire stripper, pliers, a can opener, nail file, tweezers, folding scissors, a saw, a tooth pick, and a magnifying glass.
  1. 9.       Lighting
Flashlight, head lamp, light sticks and candles can help assist you in the dark, should you need to gather firewood.
  1. 10.  Survival Knife
Survival knives can be used for trapping, skinning, gutting, and cutting meat and food, wood cutting, shelter building, defense and protection, digging, hunting, carving a container for food or water, and used as a mini machete. Your survival knife should be made from good quality steel and be strong enough for rough field use. It doesn't matter if you purchase a ready- made survival kit, or you put your own together.  What does matter is that you have the important items with you should you find yourself in a survival or disaster situation.  Your basic survival kit could mean the difference between life and death.    

May
01

How to Recondition a Car Battery

Posted: 1st May 2013 by admin in automobile, Emergency Must Haves, John and Carrie, Misc.
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How to Recondition a Car Battery Have you ever considered the possibility of reconditioning the batteries you have instead of throwing them away?  You actually can recondition car batteries back to almost new condition and save yourself a lot of money compared to buying new ones. This involves a very inexpensive material called Epson Salt along with distilled water.  Not tap water or bottled water, you must use distilled water to avoid mineral deposits growing on the lead inside the battery.  Heat 16 ounces of distilled water to around 150° and dissolve approximately 8 ounces of the Epson salts in the water. Carefully dump the acid in the battery into a safe container, adding baking soda to neutralize the acid [...]

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How to Recondition a Car Battery Have you ever considered the possibility of reconditioning the batteries you have instead of throwing them away?  You actually can recondition car batteries back to almost new condition and save yourself a lot of money compared to buying new ones. This involves a very inexpensive material called Epson Salt along with distilled water.  Not tap water or bottled water, you must use distilled water to avoid mineral deposits growing on the lead inside the battery.  Heat 16 ounces of distilled water to around 150° and dissolve approximately 8 ounces of the Epson salts in the water. Carefully dump the acid in the battery into a safe container, adding baking soda to neutralize the acid for proper disposal at a later time. Fill each reservoir in your battery with the solution. Replace the caps or plugs on the battery and put the battery on a slow charger for at least 24 hours.  You should have a fully functioning battery that could give you 6 months or more of use. You should always be careful when dealing with batteries and acid.  The acid in most car batteries is sulfuric acid, one of the strongest types we have.  If you get it on your clothing, it will eat through it and ruin whatever you are wearing.  Please be careful and wear the proper protective gear to keep your body, especially your eyes, safe when dealing with this strong acid.  Even the residue on the battery, if rubbed onto clothing can eat it away. A good tip for after the battery is charged is to take a small container of warm water about 4 ounces and dissolve 3-4 tablespoons of baking powder into the water.  Using a paper towel dipped in this water, clean the outside of the battery to help deactivate the acid that may still be there. If you follow these tips, you should be able to totally recondition your car battery at home for a fraction of the price of a new battery and you will know how to maintain that battery to keep it performing optimally and dependably for you in the future. You can easily find old car batteries that you can work on saving yourself and your family money by restoring them. You could start a side business restoring other people’s batteries for them, saving them money. If it works out you may even make it a full time business. If you are setting up a solar power system you can save big by finding old batteries and reconditioning them back to life for your use as well.  

Apr
30

Ways to prepare and store food during an emergency situation!

Posted: 30th April 2013 by admin in Emergency Food Supply, Family Survival
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Ways to prepare and store food during an emergency situation! People in recent times are more aware of waste as they possess a good understanding of the dearth in the globe and the recent economic problems which are hitting the whole world. However, the rich Western countries, which are the, source of power of nearly all other countries’ are the ones who are mostly influenced by these economic crises. In most countries food supply is taken for granted. However, there are a few facts about the world food supply that needs to come in the limelight that the typical media is not reporting. There are many events that may have a main impact upon our lifestyle and behavior. Several events [...]

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Ways to prepare and store food during an emergency situation! People in recent times are more aware of waste as they possess a good understanding of the dearth in the globe and the recent economic problems which are hitting the whole world. However, the rich Western countries, which are the, source of power of nearly all other countries' are the ones who are mostly influenced by these economic crises. In most countries food supply is taken for granted. However, there are a few facts about the world food supply that needs to come in the limelight that the typical media is not reporting. There are many events that may have a main impact upon our lifestyle and behavior. Several events and problems arise which needs us to prepare for a potential problem. Most countries in the world probably have enough food for its inhabitants but if they come across a situation where the food supply is disturbed many citizens will have a frightening experience. All that is required here is to establish a strategy to live on for a food and water shortage for an extensive period of time. The possibility of a situation where our society collapses is most of the times ignored by us. The need of the hour is to spend some time and do a little research to find how frail our society is. This can only be a superior thing while it is a humiliation that it took a global financial calamity to make the world to memorize the lesson. These days, any kind of wastage is acknowledged with public reprimand and even in homes. A huge proportion of income is spent by a majority of inhabitants all over the globe on food and so any person who wishes to cut down has to first look to this section to start with saving. However, saving does not imply 'not buying', it, however, should mean 'not dumping.’ In simple words, it means preparing your food and do not let any food item go waste. Preparation and storage are the major terms to remember. With that notion in brains, here are a few tips for preparing and storing food properly. Bread – Bread are one food items that go wasted every day, either because it has gone stale or rotting and yet it is completely unnecessary. You can prevent your bread from going stale by storing it in the deep freezer. A whole loaf can be sliced with the proper knife, and it will come off slice by slice. You do not need to de-ice as it only takes a couple of minutes at room temperature. Fruits – almost all fruits when cut gets black if stored in the fridge. Banana skins especially turn black when stored for long. However, most people do not know that bananas can be frozen solid. The skins will still turn black, but the fruit will be undamaged. Cake – In order to preserve your cake for a long time, store it in a can with an apple. The moisture in the fruit will stop the cake from getting stiff. Watercress – Store the watercress upturned in a bowl of water from sagging. This way it so stalks up. Salt - Salt frequently gets moist, particularly when it is stored in a damp place which lacks  adequate aeration. However, there is no need to fret regarding that. You can put two or three granules of rice in the salt cellar and prevent the salt from absorbing moisture as they will absorb the moisture. Cereal – You are required to put off the cereal from going malleable. You can do this by resealing the sack with a handful pieces of clothes. This way your cereal will last for weeks. Jam – A scum is produced on boiling jam. This leads to wastage of jam causing a change in goodness and flavor. So, it needs to be separated and thrown. Nevertheless, fluffing up a lump of butter into the mixture at the last instant prevents the scum from appearing and saving time and goodness. In fact, there had been an augment in the odds for a global disaster. Moreover, the mounting economic problems in nations like the U.S. are going to add to already rising crisis. Therefore, you need to develop a practical strategy to deal with a disastrous occurrence in order to guard you and your closed ones. So, draft a plan to get a hold of essential rations that can be stored up and put to one side to begin storing extra foodstuff for an urgent situation. Start storing a little. Plead the catastrophe never occurs but be ready if it does. Think about the chaos that is being caused by our current worldwide economic problems and how this will exasperate the problems associated with our food supply. Prices' could skyrocket out of reach of the poor.
Apr
29

Review of the Sun Oven

Posted: 29th April 2013 by admin in Emergency Must Haves, Family Survival, John and Carrie, Off The Grid
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Review of the Sun Oven   All American Sun Oven® When we received our All American Sun Oven we were so excited to test it out.  There are several reasons why we wanted to add this product to our preparedness supplies. As stated on their website, SUN OVENS® can be used year round on sunny days. Even though it is called an oven, food can be baked, boiled or steamed. So other than fried foods, anything normally cooked on a stove top or in an oven can be cooked in a SUN OVEN®. Cook for free Bakes, Boils or Steams Any Kind of Food with the Power of the Sun – No Fuel Needed! This is a huge benefit for us as [...]

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Review of the Sun Oven   All American Sun Oven® When we received our All American Sun Oven we were so excited to test it out.  There are several reasons why we wanted to add this product to our preparedness supplies. As stated on their website, SUN OVENS® can be used year round on sunny days. Even though it is called an oven, food can be baked, boiled or steamed. So other than fried foods, anything normally cooked on a stove top or in an oven can be cooked in a SUN OVEN®. Cook for free Bakes, Boils or Steams Any Kind of Food with the Power of the Sun – No Fuel Needed! This is a huge benefit for us as we strive to use very little electricity on our homestead. No learning curve Create your favorite recipes as you feast upon natural sun baked treats! The SUN OVEN® was so easy to set up and use.      Just like your home oven Reaches Temperatures of 360° to 400° F! Can’t wait to use the SUN OVEN® all summer long as our outside temperatures reach 100°. Totally Safe – No Danger of Fire – Never Burn Dinner Again! Safe enough for our 12 year old daughter to use as she is learning to cook.     Satisfaction Guarantee: If you are not completely satisfied with your SUN OVEN® you may return it within 30 days of the date you receive it and you will receive a refund. In the first 30 days of using the SUN OVEN®, we have cooked pot roast, chicken and even baked cookies!  The days that we used it were in the low 70’s and windy.  Everything was perfectly cooked and delicious! Cooking in the SUN OVEN® is easy, fun, natural, and nutritious. A must have in the event of a power failure; take camping with you, or just cooking in your back yard. Boil or pasteurize water, make sun tea, naturally dehydrate fruits, vegetables and meats, heat water for a sponge bath, kill infestations in grains or dried foods, sanitize dishes, dry firewood,   sprout foods, and de-crystallize honey or jams.  So many uses! A preparedness item that pays for itself! My family strongly recommends adding this product to your preparedness/camping supplies.  

Apr
26

The 6 C’s of Hunting for Food

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The 6 C’s of Hunting for Food In this day and age, hunting is rarely used as a sole source of food for the family. Today, we use the grocery store to procure what we need whether it be meat or some other byproduct from an animal. Let’s be honest, it is a lot easier to run to the supermarket to grab what you need versus gearing up for a hunt in the woods. There is nothing wrong with that. It is certainly a perk of living in modern times. However, there are some real benefits to using hunting as one of the main ways of putting food on the table. Sure, you will still need to hit the grocery [...]

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In this day and age, hunting is rarely used as a sole source of food for the family. Today, we use the grocery store to procure what we need whether it be meat or some other byproduct from an animal. Let’s be honest, it is a lot easier to run to the supermarket to grab what you need versus gearing up for a hunt in the woods. There is nothing wrong with that. It is certainly a perk of living in modern times.

However, there are some real benefits to using hunting as one of the main ways of putting food on the table. Sure, you will still need to hit the grocery store for a lot of things, but this is a way to supplement your food supply. These are what I like to call the 6 C’s of Hunting for food.

Connected -Hunting the food you will put in you and your family’s mouth brings a sense of connection to the whole process. When you take an animal out of the wild, you don’t have to wonder what kind of chemicals or food it was fed that you and your family will be ingesting as well.

Calories -Believe it or not, wild game actually has more nutritional value than meat sold in stores. In fact, the meat you get straight out of the wild will have a lower fat content. We all know that is a major bonus. Wild game is even lower in cholesterol. If you want to know the scientific reasoning for this, I cannot give you an exact answer, but I can tell you it likely boils down to what the animals in the wild eat versus what those in captivity eat. Basically, the meat you harvest yourself is cleaner than what you get in the grocery store.

Cost -This is a tricky one. Pound for pound, the meat you take yourself rather than purchasing in the grocery store is going to be cheaper. However, hunting itself is not free. There are licenses, tags, ammunition, weapons, and in some cases the gear required to hunt.  You must also factor in the cost of fuel to get to the hunt site. This can add up, but fortunately, gear can be reused and the tags and license fees are fairly inexpensive for in-state hunts. When you add it all together, it can end up costing the same, but let’s face it, there are some serious benefits to bringing home meat from the wild instead of the grocery store.

Continuance -Okay, what I really mean is survival, but I needed a “c” word and this worked. Obviously, the meat you gain is conducive to your survival, which becomes a necessity in an emergency situation. There is also the fact that each part of an animal you take can be used for other purposes to help you survive. Think primitive skills. Although, edible plants are easier to harvest than a wild deer and I highly recommend foraging for food that way, harvesting an animal is very useful.

Conservation -Although it does not make a lot of sense at first glance, hunting actually helps maintain animal populations. After nearly losing wildlife altogether back in the early 1900s, wildlife biologists and hunters have come together and managed to work with a plan that puts food on the table without jeopardizing a species. As long as ethical hunters continue to follow the laws put in place, there is no reason we cannot continue to hunt to feed our families.

 

Chance -This refers to those chance encounters that only happen if you are out enjoying nature. In just one weekend, my son and I had several chance encounters that we never would have had at the grocery store. At one point during our hunting excursion, an owl tried to steal my hat, a turkey tried to get into our pack and then we witnessed a mama raccoon hunting down her baby that had managed to escape. And that was just a small part of what we got to see. I won’t even go into detail about the number of birds, deer, squirrels, chipmunks and even a red-tail hawk that graced us with their presence. Yes, we saw all of that in just one weekend, plus lots more . These are experiences to cherish and you will absolutely never run into any of those things in the meat department at the grocery store.

When you add up all the pros to hunting versus shopping, it is pretty clear which way rules. Obviously, it is not a good idea to ban the grocery store altogether, but you do have options.

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When Craig Caudill is not hunting for food, you may find him blogging or vlogging for Dan’s Depot, read more of his posts here, or testing bug out backpacks or teaching at his Nature Reliance School.
Apr
24

Cleaning Your Car Battery Terminals

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Cleaning Your Car Battery Terminals Many drivers experience difficulty starting their vehicles at some point or another. Sometimes, a major part is to blame, but most of the time this frustrating event is caused by buildup on the battery terminals.  Learning how to clean corroded car battery terminals will avoid unnecessary expenses and worry. Make sure your car is turned off before you start cleaning the battery terminals.  If you notice any built up corrosion on your battery terminals it is time to clean them.  You should check your battery at least every 6 months. To clean your battery terminals you will need to mix about 1 tablespoon of baking soda with a cup of water.  Take an old toothbrush [...]

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Cleaning Your Car Battery Terminals Many drivers experience difficulty starting their vehicles at some point or another. Sometimes, a major part is to blame, but most of the time this frustrating event is caused by buildup on the battery terminals.  Learning how to clean corroded car battery terminals will avoid unnecessary expenses and worry. Make sure your car is turned off before you start cleaning the battery terminals.  If you notice any built up corrosion on your battery terminals it is time to clean them.  You should check your battery at least every 6 months. To clean your battery terminals you will need to mix about 1 tablespoon of baking soda with a cup of water.  Take an old toothbrush and dip it into the solution.  Coat the corroded battery terminal with the solution and let it sit for about 5 minutes. After your baking soda solution has sat on the battery terminal giving it a chance to neutralize the corroded acid on, take the toothbrush and lightly scrub the terminals. Remember to soak your brush in the baking soda solution as much as needed. Rinse the battery and cables with cool water. Make sure all the baking soda and corrosion is washed away. Dry the battery and clamps with a clean cloth or paper towels. Lubricate all exposed metal on battery terminals, posts and clamps with LPS 3 or petroleum jelly. Emergency Cleaning:  Take a can of Coca Cola and pour over the battery terminals allowing it to soak for a couple of minutes.  Then rinse with water. Tip:  Make sure and inspect your battery for cracks.  If you notice any cracks you can use a chocolate bar to form a temporary bandage and stop the leak.  Just rub the chocolate bar on the crack.  Make sure that you fill your battery up from any loss you incurred by the crack. Just a few minutes of preventive maintenance (keeping your battery terminals clean), will help keep your car starting time and time again.

Apr
22

Our New On-Line Store will Be Ready Soon

Posted: 22nd April 2013 by admin in Survival Info
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http://www.pioneerliving.net/store/We have been building an on-line store for the past several months, while it is not ready for shopping yet feel free to browse and lend us your opinion good or bad!  

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http://www.pioneerliving.net/store/We have been building an on-line store for the past several months, while it is not ready for shopping yet feel free to browse and lend us your opinion good or bad!  
Apr
20

Hidden Inside a 12V Battery

Posted: 20th April 2013 by admin in Family Survival, How To, John and Carrie
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Hidden Inside a 12V Battery   Small electronic devices such as key less vehicle entry systems, home security systems, garage door openers, and Bluetooth headsets commonly use the 12-volt A23 dry cell-type battery. Then there are those small gadgets like laser pointers, key chain flashlights, Clocks,  MP3 Players ,Digital Voice Recorders, Blood Glucose, Cholesterol Testing Meters, watches, calculators, electronic games, digital cameras, and toys that make sounds which typically use the 1.5-volt LR932 alkaline button cells. The cost of batteries varies as much as the size, shape and voltage of the batteries themselves. When the battery in your garage door opener needs replaced, you can purchase Energizer’s A23 battery for an average cost of $2.00. Now let’s look at the [...]

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Hidden Inside a 12V Battery   Small electronic devices such as key less vehicle entry systems, home security systems, garage door openers, and Bluetooth headsets commonly use the 12-volt A23 dry cell-type battery. Then there are those small gadgets like laser pointers, key chain flashlights, Clocks,  MP3 Players ,Digital Voice Recorders, Blood Glucose, Cholesterol Testing Meters, watches, calculators, electronic games, digital cameras, and toys that make sounds which typically use the 1.5-volt LR932 alkaline button cells. The cost of batteries varies as much as the size, shape and voltage of the batteries themselves. When the battery in your garage door opener needs replaced, you can purchase Energizer’s A23 battery for an average cost of $2.00. Now let’s look at the cost of the LR932 batteries which have an average cost of $5.00 each! Each A23 battery is constructed of eight individual LR932 alkaline button cells. Using a small screwdriver you can peel away the outer housing of the A23 (there’s a split in the label/housing) revealing a piece of paper. Inside that paper you’ll find a stack of eight 1.5-volt LR932 button cells which may be separated and used individually. That’s a $40 value inside each A23 battery. Hacking an A23 battery cannot only save you money but can be useful in an emergency situation. Note: This is an easy hack that takes less than a minute to do. While most online descriptions caution that you must use the Energizer brand A23 12-volt battery. However, some people have claimed that Duracell’s MN 21/23 12-volt battery also contains 8 individual 1.5-volt LR932 alkaline button cells.  

Apr
18

Food can be preserved without Refrigerators.

Posted: 18th April 2013 by admin in Emergency Food Supply, Family Survival
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Food can be preserved without Refrigerators. Food preservation is the process of treating and handling food before it reaches the state where it becomes unfit for human consumption. Preserving food has been a common practice since primitive times. The aim of food preservation is to avoid bacterial and fungal growth, which is harmful, and often fatal to humans and food preservation has developed by humankind all the way through its history. There are a few methods of food preservation from the earliest times that are still being practiced. Some of them are: Drying Drying is the oldest method of preserving food. Compared with other methods, drying is quite simple. The process involves putting the food in the sun to dry [...]

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Food can be preserved without Refrigerators. Food preservation is the process of treating and handling food before it reaches the state where it becomes unfit for human consumption. Preserving food has been a common practice since primitive times. The aim of food preservation is to avoid bacterial and fungal growth, which is harmful, and often fatal to humans and food preservation has developed by humankind all the way through its history. There are a few methods of food preservation from the earliest times that are still being practiced. Some of them are: Drying Drying is the oldest method of preserving food. Compared with other methods, drying is quite simple. The process involves putting the food in the sun to dry which removes the moisture and prevent bacteria from  growing. Dried foods stay well for long as the moisture content is very low. Moreover, they require much less storage space. Drying is an exceptional way to conserve foods that also adds variety to meals. Freezing Almost all micro organisms need a particular temperature range to survive. It is not possible for them to survive beyond and under this temperature. Freezing is one method where the temperature is lowered to such an extent that it becomes impossible for microorganisms to survive. Most hunters use this method to store wild food in the freezer throughout the hunting season so that it can be used throughout the year. Ice boxes are used to preserve milk, dairy items and other foodstuff from destroying. Ice boxes are made using large blocks of ice. You can nearly freeze all food items. The foods are harmless to consume for months while you have to compromise the taste in some cases. Canning Canning preserves the food from microbes mainly by two processes. In the first method, the food is processed. The processing of food kills the microorganisms present. Then the food is placed in sealed cans with no entry for microbes. However, the jars and lids must be made pure by boiling for a few minutes. Always leave as a minimum 1/4 inch gap at the top. Make tighter the cover, then undo a quarter turn. This will permit scope for the air to depart. The methods implicated in processing the food are pasteurization, steaming, freezing or vacuum treatment. You can process whatever thing: mutton, vegetables, fruit, fish and desserts. Canned foods stay safe for longer duration as they do not require refrigeration. The foods can be kept for years, rather than months.  Dehydrating Almost every stuff can be dehydrated (dried) and preserved for long. It is very simple to dehydrate every food item including mushrooms, vegetables, and meat. However, take care to consider two things wherever you are going to store your dried food. You ought to keep them free from insects and bugs, and be sure they have sufficient air. The instant you seal the product, it will very much liable to go bad. There are various ways to remove water from the food. You can make use of your oven. If you have a wood stove and a wood dehydrator, use it for the purpose as these would run without power. Buying Frozen Foods If you do not want to prepare foods for lasting storage at home, you can also procure freeze dried foodstuff. However, freeze drying your own foods becomes very difficult  as it requires  large and expensive equipments. These food items have an almost infinite shelf-life. Freeze-dried foods are very popular these days because they occupy less space and require no refrigeration. They can also be stored in the cold-room along with canned goods for urgent situations, and they are also a good choice for hikers owing to their light weight. There are other methods to help keep food, but this is for shorter periods of time. Salt as a preservative Salt is a natural food preservative used, all over the world, to preserve lots of foodstuffs. Salt ceases damp from the food and also from the cells of microbes. This kills bacteria and protects the food. Normally, this method is used for preserving meat from spoilage. Vacuum Packing Bacteria and other microbes will require oxygen for growth. With the help of this treatment, oxygen is removed from the air tight containers. As oxygen is removed, the growth of these microbes is brought to a standstill. Mainly nuts, grapes in bran, and eggs in lime water are preserved using this method. Sugaring The method of sugaring is used to preserve sweet food items such as jellies and jams. Fruits like apples, apricots, plums can also be preserved by this method. A sugary syrup is used which desiccates the food stuff.  Another way is to cook the skin of certain fruits in sugar until they crystallize. Later, they can be placed in a dry environment.
Apr
17

Preppers Hacking a 9 volt Battery

Posted: 17th April 2013 by admin in Family Survival, John and Carrie, Misc., Power Outages
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Preppers  9 volt Battery Hacking The most common form of nine-volt battery is commonly called the transistor battery, introduced for the early transistor radios. This is a rectangular prism shape with rounded edges and a polarized snap connector at the top. This type is commonly used in pocket radios, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors to name a few. Most nine-volt alkaline batteries are constructed of six individual 1.5V cells enclosed in a wrapper.  These cells are slightly smaller than AAAA cells but can be used in their place for some devices, even though they are 3.5 mm shorter. In an emergency survival situation you could hack a 9 volt battery to power 2 way communication devices and possibly small [...]

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Preppers  9 volt Battery Hacking The most common form of nine-volt battery is commonly called the transistor battery, introduced for the early transistor radios. This is a rectangular prism shape with rounded edges and a polarized snap connector at the top. This type is commonly used in pocket radios, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors to name a few. Most nine-volt alkaline batteries are constructed of six individual 1.5V cells enclosed in a wrapper.  These cells are slightly smaller than AAAA cells but can be used in their place for some devices, even though they are 3.5 mm shorter. In an emergency survival situation you could hack a 9 volt battery to power 2 way communication devices and possibly small flashlights. To open a 9V battery, Find the seam in the metal case and pry up the edge with a screwdriver. Then take a pair of needle nose pliers and peel away the metal. You should just be able to roll up the metal like a sardine can. Then pull off the connector cap to reveal your 6 AAAA batteries. They should just come right out. AAAA’s are mostly useful for making miniature battery packs or substituting for AAA’s in an emergency. You can do this kind of substitution with any size battery. You just need to find a way to fill in the gaps. You can use coins, nuts, washers or just scrap metal to bridge the electrical connection. To ensure that they fit in the battery slot, the easiest thing to do is wrap them in a few layers of tape. Just keep in mind that they won’t last nearly as long as the larger battery. By: John Milandred
Apr
15

Well Problem in Oklahoma.

Posted: 15th April 2013 by admin in John and Carrie
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Well Problem. Need some help, advice, comments regarding the hand dug well on our property.  Our hand dug well is about 75 feet deep and is fed by an underground river.  Here in Oklahoma we have experienced extreme drought conditions for the past 4 years.  The first 2 years the well worked great being able to water 2 acres of crops as well as plenty of water for the house.  All the lakes and rivers in our area are back to normal levels thanks to the wonderful rain we have had this winter and spring. We are now in a situation where the well isn’t even providing enough water for the house or the ¼ acre garden we have planted [...]

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Well Problem. Need some help, advice, comments regarding the hand dug well on our property.  Our hand dug well is about 75 feet deep and is fed by an underground river.  Here in Oklahoma we have experienced extreme drought conditions for the past 4 years.  The first 2 years the well worked great being able to water 2 acres of crops as well as plenty of water for the house.  All the lakes and rivers in our area are back to normal levels thanks to the wonderful rain we have had this winter and spring. We are now in a situation where the well isn’t even providing enough water for the house or the ¼ acre garden we have planted this year.  We have talked to several people in the area, even the man who helped dig this well back in the 40’s.  His suggestion was to lower someone down the well and dig out any sediment that might be on the bottom preventing the well from filling to normal capacity.  Have searched the net for suggestions, and no we are not going to send anyone down the well. If anyone has had a similar experience or any suggestions we would love for you to respond. Thanks, John Milandred
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