Most communities in the US experience some type of flooding. Some of the common warning signs are dam or levee failure or intense rainfall along with tropical storms. Flood waters can be extremely dangerous, but you already knew that. The question is, how dangerous? Most people aren’t aware that a force of just six inches …
While running and jogging are fine as a cardiovascular exercise, if you are looking to develop functional strength and muscle, you are going to need something more. This is where rucking comes in. Here, we are going to take a look at what rucking is and how it can help you when SHTF. Where Did …
For some folks, living off the grid is considered to be an attractive alternative to the hustle and bustle of the city. Contrary to popular belief, living “off-the-grid” doesn’t mean simply living in a cabin in the middle of nowhere, drilling a well, and raising livestock for food. Before you actually find yourself a piece …
Snowstorms and gusty winds can wreak havoc on power lines. That’s why power outages are so frequent and common during the winter season. Power outages that take place during the winter oftentimes take longer to get to, which means you may have to live for days without electricity. Snow and a power outage is a …
Nobody wants to experience a grid-down situation that lasts for a long time but especially not during the winter when it can be so difficult to heat your home and keep your family safe and warm. During the winter, however, storms can easily knock out power and, thanks to snow and ice, families can be …
What is an Altoids survival kit? If you have done any planning at all for a grid down situation then you know that you need a survival kit to offer you tools and assistance during this time. It can be tricky to choose the right options for your needs, which is why many people opt …
How do you hatch chicken eggs? If you are interested in hatching chicken eggs to help increase your flock and enjoy some baby chicks, then you need to make sure that you know how to get the best hatch rate. If you are ever in a grid down scenario, then your chickens will become one …
Having a survival kit on hand in case of an emergency is important and will ensure that you can handle any problems that you run into in a grid down situation. Because there are so many survival kits available on the market, it can be difficult to find the best survival kit for you. I …
I know how frustrating it can be when something gets to your chickens and you are left wondering what happened. I have wondered what killed my chickens before, as I have gone outside to piles of feathers, half-eaten birds, and even just carcasses with the heads removed. While I’ve learned how to determine what killed …
This last week, I lost some of my chickens to predators. One day my neighbor’s dog got into my yard and got one of my chickens. Next day, I caught an owl in the act of feasting on another one in the run. If you are going to keep chickens in your backyard, then it’s …
