Thursday 30 April 2015

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Parabolic satelite dish"prepper fire"


Parabolic satelite dish"prepper fire"



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New post (P.T.P 50th VIDEO SPECTACULAR!) has been published on Prepper Daily News

WOW our 50th video since jointing YouTube a little over a year ago! We wanted to do something to thank our P.M. Stackers, Preppers, and Firearm friends and Subs. Sorry it"s more geared to the...



P.T.P 50th VIDEO SPECTACULAR!


P.T.P 50th VIDEO SPECTACULAR!



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New post (Introduction to Ham Radio ~ IAN ~ Preppers VID 5) has been published on Prepper Daily News

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Introduction to Ham Radio ~ IAN ~ Preppers VID 5


Introduction to Ham Radio ~ IAN ~ Preppers VID 5



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I just blogged at Prepper Daily News - Vr to country prepper, my survival kit

This is a video response to country preppers give away contest, this is my survival kit, this is what i take with me when ever I am going in to the woods.



Vr to country prepper, my survival kit


Vr to country prepper, my survival kit



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Look at my new blogpost - Make A (Nearly) Self-Sufficient Indoor Garden With Aquaponics

Make A (Nearly) Self-Sufficient Indoor Garden With Aquaponics by Survival Life at http://survivallife.com/2015/04/30/aquaponics-indoor-garden/

Aquaponics is becoming a really popular trend among preppers and survivalists. Want to know how to make your own aquaponics indoor garden? Read on to learn how.



Want a quick afternoon project that’s both fun and productive? This little indoor garden uses stuff you probably already have lying around, and it’s a fantastic, green way to make sure you always have fresh herbs or salad greens around for cooking. Or you can do what I did, and just use it to grow ornamental ivy for a classy (and slightly nerdy) conversation starter.


And if you’re the kind of person who gets nervous about keeping a thirsty plant alive, don’t worry. This is aquaponics, and it’s about as close as you can get to a self-sufficient garden for less than ten bucks. Without getting into it too much (there’s plenty of starter information about aquaponics online), it’s basically a closed loop between a small fish tank and a living plant. That means this project is also a perfect way to teach your kids about ecosystems—without the mosquitoes!


One more quick note about this project before we get started: My supplies were basically what I had lying around the house or what I picked up at a thrift store (for example, the water pump came from a $3 fountain at Goodwill). Nearly everything can be switched out with something else, so get creative! Isn’t that what makes it fun?


Make Your Own Indoor Garden Using Aquaponics


Supplies


  • Flower pot (about 6 1/4” tall)

  • Coffee pot

  • Small water pump

  • Aquarium tubing

  • Wooden box (for the base)

  • 14” knitting needle

  • 7” length of ½” PCV

  • 2 ½” length of ½” PVC

  • ½” PVC elbow attachment

  • Block of wood

  • Bits and pieces

Tools


  • Hacksaw

  • Drill

  • Superglue

  • PVC cement (optional)

Step 1


Take the handle off the coffee pot by looking for a screw near the base. Unscrewing that should loosen the metal ring that goes around the pot, allowing you to slide the whole assembly off. Keep the metal ring.


Make A (Nearly) Self-Sufficient Indoor Garden With Aquaponics by Survival Life at http://survivallife.com/2015/04/30/aquaponics-indoor-garden/


Now take a pair of plyers and jimmy off the end cap on the knitting needle. Once it’s off, squeeze the wide end of the knitting needle flat with the plyers.


Make A (Nearly) Self-Sufficient Indoor Garden With Aquaponics by Survival Life at http://survivallife.com/2015/04/30/aquaponics-indoor-garden/


Step 2


We’re going to use the metal ring from the coffee pot as a brace for the flower pot. Depending on the size of the flower pot, it should sit just a little bit under the rim of the pot when you slide it up from the bottom.


With the flattened end up, slide the knitting needle between the flower pot and the metal brace. Tighten the screw just enough to see where it sits on the needle. Using either an electric drill or a hammer and nail, put a small hole in the knitting needle. It should be large enough for the tip of the screw to go in, but not big enough that the screw slides freely in and out. When you tighten the screw, it should press the knitting needle to the flower pot and give you a relatively secure “handle” for the pot.


Make A (Nearly) Self-Sufficient Indoor Garden With Aquaponics by Survival Life at http://survivallife.com/2015/04/30/aquaponics-indoor-garden/


Step 3


Drill a hole in the wooden box that’s large enough for the knitting needle to easily slide through. I messed up the first one, which is why there are two holes in the picture, but you only need one. The box I’m using is one of those old file card storage things with the drawers removed ($1 at Goodwill). You can use anything similar, and something that’s a bit smaller might actually look nicer.


Now slide the bottom of the knitting needle into the hole, and place the coffee pot underneath the flower pot, which should be held in the air by the knitting needle. Look at the picture below for a better reference. This is how the main parts are going to fit together, so make sure everything’s where you want it to be.


Make A (Nearly) Self-Sufficient Indoor Garden With Aquaponics by Survival Life at http://survivallife.com/2015/04/30/aquaponics-indoor-garden/


The knitting needle should be pretty much straight up and down, which is going to give the flower pot a slight forward lean. That’s what we want. Make sure the hole in the bottom of the flower pot is completely above the coffee pot—that’s where water will drip down. Also, the flower pot should touch the rim of the coffee pot, but it shouldn’t rest too heavily on it.


Step 4


Once everything’s stabilized and looking pretty, put a mark where the knitting needle hits the inner floor of the wooden box.


Make A (Nearly) Self-Sufficient Indoor Garden With Aquaponics by Survival Life at http://survivallife.com/2015/04/30/aquaponics-indoor-garden/


We need something here to keep the needle from sliding around, and an old washer will work perfectly. You can use anything for this, maybe a sliver of PVC pipe, or a little scrap piece of balsa wood. The end cap that we pried off the knitting needle would also work if you flipped it over and flattened the top.


Whatever you use, put a few dabs of superglue on it and press it into place around the mark where the knitting needle sits.


Make A (Nearly) Self-Sufficient Indoor Garden With Aquaponics by Survival Life at http://survivallife.com/2015/04/30/aquaponics-indoor-garden/


Step 5


While that dries, slide together the PVC parts. Just take the 7” and the 2 1/2” lengths and connect them with the elbow. You can use PVC cement on these in a minute, but for now we just need to measure some heights.


There are a couple things you can do here. If you have more 1/2” PVC, you can measure out about 15” for the long arm and run that straight through the top of the wooden box. I only had a few scraps lying around from another project, so I’m using a wooden block (from a tree limb) to get enough height. I also like the rustic look it gives the project.


If you go this route, drill a hole in the top of the wooden block so that the 1/2” PVC pipe has a snug place to sit.


Make A (Nearly) Self-Sufficient Indoor Garden With Aquaponics by Survival Life at http://survivallife.com/2015/04/30/aquaponics-indoor-garden/


Step 6


Set the PVC assembly in the hole so that the elbow points over the rim of the flower pot. Attach the aquarium tubing to the water pump, set the pump in the bottom of the coffee pot, and put a mark on the PVC pipe where the tubing hits it.


Make A (Nearly) Self-Sufficient Indoor Garden With Aquaponics by Survival Life at http://survivallife.com/2015/04/30/aquaponics-indoor-garden/


Drill a hole at the mark. Only drill through one wall of the pipe, not all the way through.


Make A (Nearly) Self-Sufficient Indoor Garden With Aquaponics by Survival Life at http://survivallife.com/2015/04/30/aquaponics-indoor-garden/


It’s worth pointing out now that this assembly is essentially going to be a casing for the aquarium tubing coming from the water pump. In other words, there won’t be any water actually in the PVC pipes, so they don’t need to be watertight. You can always skip steps 5 and 6 and just run the tubing straight up over the rim of the flower pot, but it looks a lot nicer this way.


Step 7


Slide the aquarium tubing through the hole you drilled in the PVC pipe, bringing it up, through the elbow, and out the other end. The easiest way to do this is to disassemble the PVC pipes and run the tubing through them one at a time, then attach them together again. Cut off any excess tubing coming out the top.


Make A (Nearly) Self-Sufficient Indoor Garden With Aquaponics by Survival Life at http://survivallife.com/2015/04/30/aquaponics-indoor-garden/


At this point it’s a good idea to pour some water into the coffee pot and test everything. Add at least enough water to cover the pump, and turn it on. It should send water through the tubing and into the flower pot, then back into the coffee pot from the hole at the bottom of the flower pot.


Make A (Nearly) Self-Sufficient Indoor Garden With Aquaponics by Survival Life at http://survivallife.com/2015/04/30/aquaponics-indoor-garden/


Step 8


At this point, we’re done building everything. The only other functional change I made was to stick a piece of mesh over the hole in the flower pot. That’ll keep rocks and pebbles from falling through.


Make A (Nearly) Self-Sufficient Indoor Garden With Aquaponics by Survival Life at http://survivallife.com/2015/04/30/aquaponics-indoor-garden/


I also went ahead and gave the PVC pipes and the flower pot a quick paint job, transforming this from a garage job into something fit for the living room.


Make A (Nearly) Self-Sufficient Indoor Garden With Aquaponics by Survival Life at http://survivallife.com/2015/04/30/aquaponics-indoor-garden/


Make A (Nearly) Self-Sufficient Indoor Garden With Aquaponics by Survival Life at http://survivallife.com/2015/04/30/aquaponics-indoor-garden/


Final Notes


So what are we looking at? Obviously, I did more than paint it: The coffee pot is now home to a goldfish, along with a few rocks to hold the bacteria that make all this work. The flower pot is filled about halfway with a mixture of pea gravel and marbles, and in this is a small ivy plant that I transplanted.


The pea gravel and marble mixture is called the substrate, and it holds the ivy’s roots in place. As the water trickles through it, the roots suck the nutrients out and clean it at the same time. The fresh water drips back into the fish tank, where the little guy will poop into it some more and fill it with stuff plants like. It’s a plant that waters itself, and a fish tank that cleans itself—all you need to do is feed the fish. Use this for herbs, salad greens, tomatoes, peppers, anything you want.


Hope you enjoyed this project!





Make A (Nearly) Self-Sufficient Indoor Garden With Aquaponics


Make A (Nearly) Self-Sufficient Indoor Garden With Aquaponics



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New blogpost (Oregon plants) has been published on Prepper Daily News


Oregon plants


Oregon plants



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Lab grown or cultured meat is coming soon. Its wide spread in Europe, even safe enough to serve in restaurants. Whether its beef, fish, chicken, most say its good and will eat it again and...



Cultured Meat is Coming


Cultured Meat is Coming



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3 Reasons to Buy Silver OVER Gold | Silver for Sale | Sahara Coins


3 Reasons to Buy Silver OVER Gold | Silver for Sale | Sahara Coins



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So you don"t want to be a Lone Wolf eh?


So you don"t want to be a Lone Wolf eh?



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I just blogged at Prepper Daily News - Bite my tongue - me you at six (Half Cover)

I own nothing :) Hope you enjoy 😛 #no make up Dx.



Bite my tongue - me you at six (Half Cover)


Bite my tongue - me you at six (Half Cover)



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FIPC PREPPERS BIMESTRE 1 SESION 4 10 D


FIPC PREPPERS BIMESTRE 1 SESION 4 10 D



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Preppers and Pagans?!


Preppers and Pagans?!



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Forest prepper 100 subs VR



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RETAIL ARBITRAGE - HOW I FUND MY PREPS


RETAIL ARBITRAGE - HOW I FUND MY PREPS



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How To Pick Your Way Out Of Handcuffs


How To Pick Your Way Out Of Handcuffs



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Spiritual Preppers - Famine or Feast - Rodney Franke


Spiritual Preppers - Famine or Feast - Rodney Franke



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Prepper Radio - Episode 6 - Turning Your Debt Into Wealth.


Prepper Radio - Episode 6 - Turning Your Debt Into Wealth.



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HJL,


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Letter Re: Survival Blades


Letter Re: Survival Blades



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I just blogged at Prepper Daily News - How to Homestead When You Rent Part Five

How to Homestead When You Rent - Part 5


Homesteaders wear coats of many colors these days.  Beyond the traditional land owner working their spread, there are homesteaders that live in cities, suburbia, condos, and apartments.  Many rent their homes and do not own them.


In their own way, each homesteader does what he or she can.  They “homestead in place” and make the best of it.  Their universal goal is to be self-sufficient and to live a simpler life, as difficult as that might be.  A simpler life, although not necessarily an easier life.  Be aware of that.


Regardless. a simpler, most self-sufficient life is the goal of most homesteaders. This is a goal that is within reach of all of us.


How to Homestead When You Rent - Part Five


In this, the final article in the “How to Homestead When You Rent” series, you will learn that the basic tenants of homesteading  can apply to anyone.  Most especially, you will recognize that homesteading is the prepper way of  life.


Today I welcome back the Homestead Dreamer, LeAnn Edmondson, for part 5  of a 5 in the exclusive Backdoor Survival series on “How to Homestead When You Rent.”  If you missed Part 1, click here. Part 2 can be found here, Part 3 can be found here and Part 4 can be found here.



How to Homestead When You Rent – Reaping the Rewards


We have been homesteading while renting for three years now. It has been a journey that has brought us more rewards than I could possibly add up. Of course, there have been frustrations and difficult lessons to learn along the way but that is part of the overall process of life itself, isn’t it? Not all of the rewards are tangible but those are the ones I tend to appreciate the most.


In this last part of the series, “How to Homestead When You Rent,” we will take a look at some of the obvious rewards such as new skills learned along with those that I was not expecting.


New Knowledge and Skills. In the last 3 years, I have learned food preservation methods including water bath and pressure canning, smoking and dehydrating, vacuum sealing and have even improved my overall freezing process. I have also learned how to successfully garden as a food source though to be honest, that particular lesson is a never-ending.


I understand some basic carpentry from building a greenhouse and cold frames. I have been exposed to things like reloading ammunition and raising chickens. Through my network of like-minded people, I have been able to get solid answers to questions I didn’t even know I should ask.


One skill leads to another and it all ties together in forming a homesteading cycle that fits.


Money Saved. There were initial investments in equipment and supplies that should be expected when changing your lifestyle! By making sure we bought quality equipment and maintain them as instructed, the few extra dollars spent at the beginning is paying off over time. Our pressure canner, for example, was almost $100 but that was three years ago and there is no reason that it won’t still be working well 5 years from now.


I learned long ago that it is better to buy a quality product first instead of a cheaper model every couple of years.


We have also saved thousands of dollars over the last three years by recycling, upcycling, and doing it ourselves. As I said in Part 3, “Function first, looks second!” That does not mean your home or projects have to look like a patchwork of ‘trash’ put together but neither does it need to look shiny and new to be ‘acceptable.’ Remember, in the homesteading world instead of spending money for what you need, you spend time. That is the tradeoff.


Superior Products. This is especially true when it comes to the food side of homesteading. Store bought carrots compared to the ones pulled from your own garden simply aren’t the same. At the very least, they won’t taste as good. I suppose one of the downsides of all this homesteading stuff is your standards are actually raised in certain areas and store bought just isn’t ‘good enough’ anymore.


A prime example of this for me was peas. I have never cared much for peas, especially store bought canned or even frozen. They were gross! Then I grew some of my own and was blown away by their sweetness, crunch, and flavor. They tasted completely different when I canned my own, too.


The detergent we use doesn’t dry our skin out as much nor does it have too strong a scent. So not only did I save money by buying the raw ingredients and making it myself, I also get to tailor make everything to suit me and my family.


Instead of spending money for what they need, homesteaders trade time to make or do for themselves.


All of the rewards above are well and good but as I said at the beginning, it was the intangible ones that both surprised me and were more satisfying on a ‘soul-ular’ level. Some of them never hit the radar when I would daydream about all the things I would be able to provide for myself.


Regaining Control. So much of our lives are done a certain way due to government regulations, especially when it comes to products we use. While the majority of these regulations are in place for our safety, there are certain areas where we have been removed from the process and have trusted it completely to this agency or that committee.


When you homestead, even if you rent, you take back some of that control. My food has absolutely zero chemicals used on them and my seeds are verified to be heirloom varieties from sources unaffiliated with Monsanto. I know without any doubt whatsoever that the jar of green beans I open in February are safe to eat with nothing added for ‘freshness’ or ‘color’ retention.


I make my own laundry detergent and know exactly what is inside it and why it actually needs to be there to clean my clothes. I save money doing it, too.


Confidence Increases.  In our journey to be more self-reliant, one of the goals is to be able to survive should something catastrophic happen. While others may be struggling and scrambling to keep warm or cook food (let alone have any stored), we will make slight adjustments and continue on.


I have more confidence in our ability to survive and even thrive because of all the things I have learned. I know that I can start a fire, build a shelter, cook food, and purify water because I have learned and practiced these activities. It all starts with a few baby steps before you are off and running. After a short amount of time, you can look back and be amazed at all you have accomplished.


For me, it was a real boost to realize that whether I am in the city or the wilds, I could make it for at least 48 hours.


Satisfaction and Contentment. This is one of the big ones I was not expecting. In our world, the ‘prescription for life’ is to grow up, get a college education, get married, have kids, and buy a house. Then, work for 50+ years to pay off the bills and build up a retirement that will hopefully be enough to see you through.


Not necessarily in that order, of course, but from the time we can talk, this is the hamster wheel set out for us to start running on. Many people today suffer from depression and feelings of dissatisfaction or have this nagging feeling like they are not doing what they are supposed to be. I was one of them for a long time.


One thing I noticed as I was harvesting from our first garden was how much happier I was overall.  There are, of course, reams of scientific research that shows being outside makes you happier but this was more than that. It was the deep satisfaction of seeing hard work coming to (literal) fruition. It was the realization that I knew how to grow food, which is a powerful thing in itself. It was the creation of a system that would work on a cycle in tune with the seasons.


Most importantly to me, I was an active, conscious participant in that cycle and sourcing my own needs. That year, my lettuce didn’t travel hundreds or thousands of miles to get to my plate; It traveled about 200 feet. I did that. My efforts. It made me feel liberated, like I had been cut away from some invisible chain that I didn’t even realize was there. The epiphany that I could produce food myself, while such a simple concept, is something very few people will experience or have any interest in. Realizing that I don’t really need a store for certain things is very freeing.


I wish I could adequately put the feeling into words but I always find myself falling short. The emotional and mental rewards of homesteading, even though we rent, almost surpass the tangible ones. Almost. The people I have met, conversations I have had, the blog that resulted from those first seeds, along with a book and numerous adventures all wrap up into a wonderful set of memories and life experiences.


No computer or gadget can give you the same thing.


Yes, I get discouraged, frustrated, and think about giving in to the ‘consumer’ way of life again. The problem with that is I have had a taste of what it means to provide my own needs instead of working a job to make money to then buy what I need. I have glimpsed a life where I ‘work to live’ instead of ‘live to work.’


It is our hope to have land someday but even if it never happens, we will always homestead where we rent. We will always grow some kind of edible plants and will continue to DIY as much as we can.


Homesteading isn’t about where you live; it is about how you live.


For more about LeAnn, see About LeAnn Edmondson.



The Final Word


Looking back to when I first conceptualized this series and asked LeAnn to write it, I realize that the “when you rent” part of the title may have been a mistake.  That is because, in truth, we all can embrace homesteading regardless of the amount of land or living space we .  Renting has nothing to do with it and nor does owning.


Homesteading is a mindset that defines the way we live our lives.  I feel very strongly that reaping the rewards of homesteading is an important part of our growth as Preppers.  And to that end, we must stay the course and keep on prepping!


Enjoy your next adventure through common sense and thoughtful preparation!

Gaye


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Lodge Cast-Iron Skillet 12-Inch: Call it a silly mental thing but to me, nothing epitomized the concept of homesteading more than a cast iron skillet.  If you don’t already have one, consider a cast iron skillet.  It can be used indoors or out and with a little care, will last a lifetime.  Need tips?  Read 7 Tips for Cast Iron Mavens.


Living on the Edge: A Family’s Journey to Self-Sufficiency: When it comes to survival, one size definitely does not fit all. That’s exactly what author F. J. Bohan discovered when he and his family set out on a quest for self-sufficiency, a journey that has lasted more than 17 years.  Be sure to read 9 Tips for Buying Property With Little or No Money.


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How to Build a Fire: And Other Handy Things Your Grandfather Knew: From the same author and another good one. The book offers a glimpse into the hearts and minds of grandfathers near and far by sharing their practical skills and sweet stories on how to be stronger, smarter, richer, and happier.


5 Acres & A Dream The Book: The Challenges of Establishing a Self-Sufficient Homestead: Another great book on how to get started homesteading when you have a lot of will but not so much cash


Freshware 6-Cavity Daisy Flower Silicone Mold and Baking Pan:  I simply love my daisy mold!  Made of silicone, it can be used for forming lotion bars, soaps, cakes, anything.   When I made lotion bars (Recipe: DIY  Healing Lotion Bars) they simply popped out cleanly leaving no mess.  So inexpensive, too, that I also purchased the oval version.


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How to Homestead When You Rent Part Five by Gaye Levy first appeared on Backdoor Survival.



How to Homestead When You Rent Part Five


How to Homestead When You Rent Part Five



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Live Fire Gear Fire Starter "Survival Kit" and 550 FireCord Review


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Dublin preppers bug out bag/72 hour pack



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Look at my new article - Survival Blades – Part 2, by R.H.

Glass-breaking is a function about which I keep hearing but don’t fully understand outside a military situation. I assume it refers to evacuating a car after an accident or other emergency. My problem with this is that almost nobody wears their survival knife on the way to and from work. If the knife is in the trunk with your BOB, how is it going to help? In a military scenario, I can see rescuing aircrew from a downed chopper; however, that situation is very different from what we’re likely to face. In the military, you have your gear on your person so your knife will be handy. Aircraft canopies are made of a plexiglass material, so I doubt it breaks like glass anyway. Egress from an automobile in an emergency would need to be executed with whatever is anchored within reach of the driver, which probably means something fixed to the dashboard or in a console compartment. Given the limited room involved, the tool will not likely be a survival knife. More likely, a folding blade knife with a “glass-break” tip on the handle or similar tool will be used. Therefore, I see this as a survival function but not the function of a survival knife, if you can see the difference.


Defending yourself with a knife is a subject well beyond this article. A couple of points for new folks: First, you must understand that in a fight, the guy who has trained and practiced will beat the guy who hasn’t, period. The weapoon is immaterial. If you have never had any training in this area, you might want to get some. If you have had some training, then you already know the general parameters of the weapon on which you trained. Use that weapon. Familiarity and muscle memory will beat new and cool every time. Will a kukhri beat a Bowie? That’s the wrong question! Which guy knows what he’s doing better? So, either find a knife you like and get trained on that weapon or get some general training and then get a weapon which fits your training. Back in the day, bigger was better. That’s not so today, based on your training.


The subject of defense would not be complete without discussing the improvised spear. What I refer to here is lashing or otherwise affixing your knife to a sapling pole to create an ad-hoc spear. Since no one I know practices spear techniques for defense against people, I will defer to our previous discussion. The practical side of this I can see would be defense against animals. Wild hogs are thick and ugly where I live. If I had to face a hog without a firearm, a spear would be my next choice. I can see a similar issue in areas with big cats or wolves. My concern with the concept is the actual lashing. Many knives have touted their abilities as spears. Most have holes at various points to enable lashing to a pole. The problem is that most people cannot tie the knife securely enough to a pole to prevent loss of the knife once you jab the animal in question. Once you lose your knife, all you have is an unsharpened stick. This leaves you in something less than an enviable position. I have not made this issue one of the decision criteria for my carry knife. If, in your evaluation of your situation, you see the spear concept as necessary, then select a knife with multiple attachment points and have the proper cord available. Then practice it and check how secure the knife is. Practice some more, and check again. Or maybe just go with a sharpened stick and keep your knife on your belt.


Skinning and processing wild game is an important skill you need to practice. Large animals, like elk and moose, lend themselves to the use of a large knife. Small game, like rabbits and squirrels, though need a small- to medium-sized blade. Conflicting requirements? Yes, but there is a solution.


  1. In your retreat you should have knives of several sizes, so that you can have the right knife for the job, whether it’s large or small. Regardless of size, all these knives should be razor sharp.

  2. Your experience hunting will guide your choice of knives. Where I live, whitetail deer are the biggest game animal I will typically have to skin and process. Many friends carry a 4” Pendleton-style hunting knife while deer hunting. Too small? It works for them. The more important question is whether your big survival knife will do the job? There is a great deal of room in this function for different blade shapes and lengths. If you don’t hunt now, you really should start. It will allow you to practice many skills you will need later. If you do hunt, do you carry your survival knife? Why not? If you cannot use your survival knife for skinning and processing game, you probably ought to reconsider your choice, in my humble opinion. Of course the issue of only one knife arises here again. Even when hunting, I carry several knives because each does a particular job well. There are several quality folding knives that could help, particularly if your choice of survival knife does not lend itself to skinning or gutting.

General cutting chores around camp include such actions as cutting string and cord, meal preparation (outside of processing game), cutting material for repairs, cutting bandages, slicing bread, spreading peanut butter, and just about anything else you do with a knife that has not been covered elsewhere. Most of these chores can be accomplished with any size of knife, as long as it is sharp. So while your knife will do a lot of work in this category, it is probably not one upon which to base your decision. I recommend going camping for the weekend to see all the things you do with a knife; then evaluate your potential choices in light of this. If you already have a survival knife, how often did you choose to use something else for cutting? Why? What did you do that was better done with a longer blade? What did you do that was better done with a shorter or thinner blade? How can you resolve these issues in your situation?


Somewhere between the last two categories comes preparing fish. Most folks immediately jump to the classic filet knife with its long, thin, flexible blade. While excellent for fileting fish, this type of knife is generally not very useful in many other functions. Don’t worry; many other knife blade styles will work adequately. The Scandinavian Mora-style blades are traditionally only about 4” long and stiff rather than flexible, yet their fishermen have used them for centuries. I fileted a crappy once with a Ka-Bar. It’s not pretty but functional. Unless you anticipate eating fish almost exclusively, this is probably not a decision criterion for new folks.


Chopping, hacking, and splitting are all different functions that often get lumped together. We will define chopping here to be the cutting in the classic “V” shape and requiring multiple strokes of the blade. Chopping of vegetables for food preparation or small branches with one stroke is not what we are talking about. When on the trail away from your retreat or in a more everyday survival situation, chopping is not an activity you should do a lot. It simply expends too much energy. Sawing is a much better answer. Generically, chopping requires a heavy head, like an axe. No knife blade is really a good axe, although a kukhri is a very functional chopper. This is the category where blades other than knives come into use. Blades such as machetes, hatchets, tomahawks, and shingle hatchets make much better choppers than virtually any knife. Even the largest Bowie-style Rambo knife just does not have enough weight or leverage behind the cutting blade for efficient chopping. That being said, the size of the material you are chopping really determines the blade you need to chop it. What are your likely situations? I have used a kukhri, a machete, and a shingle hatchet for chopping duties while camping over the years. I still own them all, but I don’t carry them hiking. The machete is in my truck, because I use it all the time while the others are at home. In the areas I go, I don’t anticipate a major chopping requirement. If you do, you should consider a tomahawk, machete, or kukhri.


Splitting typically requires a heavy, wide blade. Splitting firewood on the trail is typically not an issue, since if you have a fire it should be small. Small pieces of wood can be split effectively with a Ka-Bar or similar knife if you feel the need. I have used my machete for splitting wood for various projects but obviously not on big logs. Splitting cattails, yucca shoots, and the like for food, materials, and such can be accomplished with pretty much any knife. Typically, whatever you use to chop, you will use to split.


Hacking, as used here, is the function of clearing brush, vines, branches, and other plant growth from trails, campsites, shooting lanes, and such. Since you are typically not chopping big timber, this is the province of the machete, brush knife, or kukhri. Axes are too heavy to be functional here. Tomahawks might work. I don’t have one, but they look light enough. At your retreat, have the right tool. A machete works, but so does a ditch axe and brush hook. On the trail, only the machete is light enough to make sense. Still, your camping experience here will help you decide if you need it in your situation. In a survival situation, a large camp area is not necessary and often undesirable. You need to eliminate unnecessary expenditure of energy. I have never cleared a campsite; I found a site that was clear enough. Even in the thick woods in my Southern mountains, I’ve never needed a machete to clear a path. I just found a clear path. What will work for your situation?


So what do you, as someone new to survival and prepping, need? I cannot say definitively what your answer will be, because I do not know your situation. Let me offer this guidance: Get some experience hunting, hiking, or camping. I recommend these activities because you will get out into nature and be around people who have used knives for many years. There are camping and hiking clubs in most areas. These folks may not be knife experts, but they are a good source of practical information. Most hunters today understand that expanding the hunter population is the only way the sport can survive, so many are open minded about teaching someone new. Ask around. Someone you know probably hunts and can help you with the details. You will likely get a lot of conflicting guidance. That’s okay. Everyone has their own perspective and priorities. Always ask why, when getting opinions; it can be very illuminating.


Instead of trying to find one knife that can do everything, many people group similar tasks and find a blade optimized for those tasks. For example, chopping, hacking, and splitting can be accomplished by a machete, a kukhri, or a tomahawk. While lousy at fine cutting tasks, any of those tools are far superior than a small to medium blade at chopping, hacking, or splitting.


Please do not rush out and get an expensive custom-made knife right off the bat. It may be a great knife, but it may not be the right knife for you. Experience will tell you what you need. Until you get that experience, I recommend buying a quality knife at a reasonable price. I recommend your top end be the Ka-Bar. It is an excellent quality knife currently priced between $103 and $123 on their website. There are many good knives on the market, priced between $50 and $100 from reputable manufacturers, like Gerber, Ontario, Cold Steel, SOG, and Kershaw. If you have to talk to a salesman, just use the term “belt knife” or “camp knife”. Look for a knife with a full tang, meaning the blade steel goes all the way to the end of the handle. Your first blade should probably be medium size, 5–7” long. The sheath, regardless of the material, should hold the blade securely, without allowing any of the blade to slip out.


As a matter of perspective, let me offer what I carry, in case it’s of use to you. Every day, I carry a Wenger Swiss Army Knife and an A.G. Russell lockback folder. I carry these two knives 24/7/365, whether in jeans or a business suit. The Russell is an excellent knife with a solid steel handle and excellent steel blade. Its edge is literally a razor. The Wenger is my all-purpose tool. I use it for everything, and I have for decades. Together they give me the sharp cutting blade with near fixed blade strength and the functionality of the saw, screwdrivers, scissors, and file of the Wenger. When hiking, camping, and exploring the wilderness, I add a Puma brand Bowie-style belt knife. It has a hollow ground 7” blade that holds an edge better than most knives I have owned. It came with an excellent heavy leather scabbard with multiple lash points in case I want it on my web gear or rucksack. Occasionally, I carry my old aircrew survival knife, more for old time’s sake than necessity. It’s still sharp as a razor and tough as ever.


I would love to tell you exactly which knife you should carry, but that would be foolish. You may get lucky and buy the perfect knife for you the first time out. I hope you do, but I would not bet on it. Experience is your best teacher. Good luck.



Survival Blades – Part 2, by R.H.


Survival Blades – Part 2, by R.H.



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I just blogged at Prepper Daily News - Notes for Thursday – April 30, 2015

Today is the birthday of sci-fi novelist Larry Niven (born April 30, 1938). Along with Jerry Pournelle, he co-authored the survivalist classic Lucifer’s Hammer. April 30th is also the birthday of Ed Yourdon, who was born in 1944.


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Today, we present another entry for Round 58 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The $12,000+ worth of prizes for this round include:


First Prize:


  1. A Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate, good for any one, two, or three course (a $1,195 value),

  2. A course certificate from onPoint Tactical. This certificate will be for the prize winner’s choice of three-day civilian courses. (Excluding those restricted for military or government teams.) Three day onPoint courses normally cost $795,

  3. DRD Tactical is providing a 5.56 Nato QD Billet upper with a hammer forged, chromlined barrel and a hard case to go with your own AR lower. It will allow any standard AR type rifle to have quick change barrel, which can be assembled in less than one minute without the use of any tools, and a compact carry capability in a hard case or 3-day pack (an $1,100 value),

  4. Gun Mag Warehouse is providing 20 Magpul pmags 30rd Magazines (a value of $300) and a Gun Mag Warehouse T-Shirt. (An equivalent prize will be awarded for residents in states with magazine restrictions.),

  5. Two cases of Mountain House freeze dried assorted entrees in #10 cans, courtesy of Ready Made Resources (a $350 value),

  6. A pre-selected assortment of military surplus gear from CJL Enterprize (a $300 value),

  7. A Model 120 Series Solar Generator provided by Quantum Harvest LLC (a $340 value),

  8. A $300 gift certificate from Freeze Dry Guy,

  9. A $250 gift certificate from Sunflower Ammo,

  10. KellyKettleUSA.com is donating both an AquaBrick water filtration kit and a Stainless Medium Scout Kelly Kettle Complete Kit with a combined retail value of $304,

  11. TexasgiBrass.com is providing a $300 gift certificate, and

  12. Two cases of meals, Ready to Eat (MREs), courtesy of CampingSurvival.com (a $180 value).

Second Prize:


  1. A Glock form factor SIRT laser training pistol and a SIRT AR-15/M4 Laser Training Bolt, courtesy of Next Level Training, which have a combined retail value of $589,

  2. A FloJak EarthStraw “Code Red” 100-foot well pump system (a $500 value), courtesy of FloJak.com,

  3. Acorn Supplies is donating a Deluxe Food Storage Survival Kit with a retail value of $350,

  4. The Ark Institute is donating a non-GMO, non-hybrid vegetable seed package–enough for two families of four, seed storage materials, a CD-ROM of Geri Guidetti’s book “Build Your Ark! How to Prepare for Self Reliance in Uncertain Times”, and two bottles of Potassium Iodate– a $325 retail value,

  5. A $250 gift card from Emergency Essentials,

  6. Twenty Five books, of the winners choice, of any books published by PrepperPress.com (a $270 value),

  7. TexasgiBrass.com is providing a $150 gift certificate, and

  8. RepackBox is providing a $300 gift certificate to their site.

Third Prize:


  1. A Royal Berkey water filter, courtesy of Directive 21 (a $275 value),

  2. A large handmade clothes drying rack, a washboard, and a Homesteading for Beginners DVD, all courtesy of The Homestead Store, with a combined value of $206,

  3. *Expanded sets of both washable feminine pads and liners, donated by Naturally Cozy (a $185 retail value),

  4. Two Super Survival Pack seed collections, a $150 value, courtesy of Seed for Security,

  5. Mayflower Trading is donating a $200 gift certificate for homesteading appliances,

  6. APEX Gun Parts is donating a $250 purchase credit,

  7. Montie Gear is donating a Y-Shot Slingshot and a Locking Rifle Rack (a $379 value), and

  8. Two 1,000-foot spools of full mil-spec U.S.-made 750 paracord (in-stock colors only) from www.TOUGHGRID.com (a $240 value).

Round 58 ends on May 31st, so get busy writing and e-mail us your entry. Remember that there is a 1,500-word minimum, and that articles on practical “how to” skills for survival have an advantage in the judging.



Notes for Thursday – April 30, 2015


Notes for Thursday – April 30, 2015



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An Easy Survival Recipe from Egypt – 4/29/15



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POD: The Long Slow Socioeconomic Emergency – 4/29/15


POD: The Long Slow Socioeconomic Emergency – 4/29/15



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Ticking Down Doomsday Clock Do you have a Prepper Plan.wmv



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Urban Prepper"s 400 sub contest


Urban Prepper"s 400 sub contest



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sas summer retreat 2014



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WILL PREPPERS RULE???


WILL PREPPERS RULE???



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I just blogged at Prepper Daily News - Texas Ranger Drops Jade Helm Bombshell: “There Are Trains With Shackles On Them”

shacklesThe reports about the coming Jade Helm 15 operation across the southwest continue to suggest that this is not merely a standard training exercise to prepare our military personnel for foreign engagements as has been suggested by officials.


A letter sent to Dave Hodges at The Common Sense Show by a concerned Texas Ranger indicates that the government is preparing for a scenario similar to what has been described in William Forstchen’s recent novella Day of Wrath in which ISIS terrorists cross the southern border of the United States and simultaneously attack soft targets across the nation.


But the letter doesn’t stop there. The Ranger, who has kept his identify private for obvious reasons and makes clear that the scope of Jade Helm is so secret that the intent is not completely clear, says that the JH15 mission objectives may go much farther than just preparing for terrorists. According to the law enforcement insider there are trains moving throughout Texas and some of them have been outfitted with shackles, presumably to “transport prisoners of some sort.” The claim adds further credence to a report about Jade Helm dissident roundups and arrests and widespread martial law declarations following an emergency.


His letter sheds some light on the Walmart store closings, suggesting at least one may be utilized in a national security capacity as a staging point for the Department of Homeland Security, an agency that is apparently not trusted by anyone within the Texas Rangers organization, according to the source.


The full letter follows:


Hello Mr. Hodges,


I have been a Texas Ranger for quite some time, and as such, I am privy to much of what is going on with regard to the Midland Walmart store closing, the presence of ISIS on Texas soil and our preparations to combat an insurgent threat.


I will not give you my rank or location because it would not be safe to do so. It is a waste of time to try and trace the IP#, etc., as I have taken steps to ensure that this note cannot be traced back to me.  I understand and  realize that you seem to have a growing issue with people who will not go on the record with their inside knowledge or first-hand observations, but you cannot understand the pressure and scrutiny that some of us are under. I am taking a big risk writing this email to you.


The main reason that I am writing to you is to encourage you to keep writing on the growing threat of infiltration in Texas and I suspect other states as well. The infiltration I am writing about is not just Special Forces that are going to conducting covert drills in our state. that is concerning and I agree with you this involves martial law.  For now I am talking about ISIS and the danger that they pose to all of us. Our intelligence indicates that they have enough manpower & firepower to subdue a small town. The Midland Walmart takeover by DHS is a national security move in which we have been told falls under the Continuity of Government provisions. The Threat Fusion Centers are providing related information on what it is we are facing but the information sharing is only in one direction and that is very concerning.


We expecting an attack on more than one Texas city or town by ISIS and/or any of their partners. I believe the information to be accurate. However, this makes the covert operations of groups like the Navy Seals and others under JH15 highly suspicious. We do not need the insertion of Special Ops into Texas towns and cities. I think that you are probably right about the intention of arresting political undesirables given what we know about JH15. I am of the opinion that whatever the mission objectives of JH15, they have nothing to do with the immediate threat. Therefore, I do not pretend to understand the full scope of JH 15 because there are unfolding operational details which are almost impossible to reconcile with what I already know to be fact based the evidence for what is going on.


Let me drop a bombshell that I have not seen you address. There are trains moving throughout Texas that have shackles inside some of the cars. I have not personally seen them, but I know personnel that have seen this. This indicates that these trains will be used to transport prisoners of some sort. I know from reading your articles that your default belief will be that these are for American political prisoners and will be transported to FEMA detention camps of some sort. We have been told by Homeland that these trains are slated for transporting captured terrorists, non-domestic. We are not sure we can trust this explanation because Homeland is keeping a lot from us and we are growing increasingly uncomfortable with their presence in Texas.


I wanted to tell also you that we believe that Pantex is a high value target for ISIS and much or our preparation is to thwart any action by terrorists against the facility.  I am wondering how in the hell you figured that out. Someone on the deep inside must be talking with you.


Keep writing Mr. Hodges, you and the underground media are making a difference. As I am sure you know, Colorado announced today that JH15 is suspended in that state. Unfortunately, we do not have that prerogative because we believe that we are under the threat of eminent attack here in Texas.


I do believe the ISIS threat is legitimate. But you are also correct to suspect the motives behind the JH15 drills. They are clouded in secrecy and we have been shut out regarding their operational intent. The people of Texas and all of the United States of America should be pushing back against JH15.


I will support the Feds in their preparation against ISIS. But the moment that this action turns against our locals is the moment I will perform my oath of office. I am not alone in this feeling. None of my brothers trust Homeland. We will have to see where this is going but I have a bad feeling.


You do your job and keep writing and I will do my job in upholding the Constitution


Thank You



The suspicions of the public are quite justified, it seems. The operational commanders for Jade Helm have compartmentalized the “exercise” to such an extent that no one, not the local and state law enforcement officers involved or the majority of military personnel, has any idea what is actually going on.


As noted in the letter, a realistic threat from our southern border certainly exists and as we’ve written previously, Border Patrol and Homeland Security have been capturing suspected terrorist operatives crossing into the United States for years. But the Texas Ranger who penned the letter says this is not necessarily the full scope of the massive Summer exercise.


And given that people within his own organization report seeing shackles in trains, is it completely out of the question to suggest that the government does, in fact, have procedures in place to detain, transport and imprison those suspected of terrorism, or those who may be suspected of being suspected?


When Gerald Celente warned of the Auschwitz Express back in a 2012 interview he wasn’t joking:


First it was the Patriot Act. Now it’s the National Defense Authorization Act. And then it was Obama’s Executive Order giving El Presidente Los Estados Unidos the supreme right to call Martial Law at a potential threat – a potential threat.


Then there’s Big Bro over there, Attorney General Eric Holder, who just passed these guidelines that could let them listen in to what we’re saying right now, listen to you on your cell phone, watch every stroke of your keyboard, and they at the White House could then determine whether or not the algorythms add up to you being a terrorist or a potential terrorist.


Big Brother never had it so good.


…all aboard the Auschwitz Express…


…That’s what’s going on here… and the people don’t see it, and they’re afraid to speak up… People don’t want to believe it.


Full Interview Via SGT Report



We will soon find out if Jade Helm is just another military exercise. Some are of the opinion that it could be used to facilitate a false flag operation that would then be used as justification to implement nationwide martial law and to activate Doomsday Executive Orders recently signed by President Obama.


It may sound wildly conspiratorial, but it wouldn’t be the first time a government has purposefully engaged in such conduct.


 


Related Reading:


Where are the FEMA Camps? Right In Front of You…


Walmart ‘Plumbing’ Issue Related To DHS Underground Tunnel Network: “This Is A Very Real Situation”


Fusion Centers, FEMA Camps and Martial Law: Conspiracy Fact or Theory?


Prepare For Any Disaster



Texas Ranger Drops Jade Helm Bombshell: “There Are Trains With Shackles On Them”


Texas Ranger Drops Jade Helm Bombshell: “There Are Trains With Shackles On Them”



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New blogpost (Doomsday pepper"s bugout bag/ importance of silver) has been published on Prepper Daily News

Bag voice but im 15 year old prepper amd my parents think what im doing is stupid but i dont buy silver for doomsday i buy it as an investment but anyway enjoy.



Doomsday pepper"s bugout bag/ importance of silver


Doomsday pepper"s bugout bag/ importance of silver



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The Overnighters: Broken, desperate men chase their dreams and run from their demons in the North Dakota oil fields. A local Pastor risks everything to help them. Director: Jesse Moss Writer:...



The Overnighters (2015) - UK ( Documentary, Drama )


The Overnighters (2015) - UK ( Documentary, Drama )



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Bug Out Vehicle 101: Tips For Choosing The Best Bugout Vehicle!


Bug Out Vehicle 101: Tips For Choosing The Best Bugout Vehicle!



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I have traveled places and been told, consider no water safe to drink. The Aquamira Frontier Emergency Water Filter is a handy, light weight, and inexpensive personal water filter. These...



Aquamira Frontier Emergency Water Filter Product Review


Aquamira Frontier Emergency Water Filter Product Review



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Old military mess kit. These mess kits have been around for a long time ! For camping, hiking,bushcraft,survival. Water container.



Mess kit with spoon knife fork Eagle Jon


Mess kit with spoon knife fork Eagle Jon



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