What are Survival Skills?

What are Survival Skills?

My thoughts on the definition of Survival Skills ranging from primitive to modern, depending the situation you’re preparing for.

The Many Ways of Preserving Meat

The Many Ways of Preserving Meat

Do you know additional ways of preserving meat? Here’s my list, including a number of older traditional ways before the modern age…

Overcome Your Normalcy Bias

Overcome Your Normalcy Bias

What is normalcy bias, and how it hinders a preparedness mindset…

How To Start A Fire With Wet Wood

How To Start A Fire With Wet Wood

It’s a good thing to know how to start a fire with wet wood, or damp wood. Here are some tips for fire starters, tinder, kindling…

Practical Skills That People Once Knew

Practical Skills That People Once Knew

A long list of practical skills. Some of these could be a career. Others, just good practical skills to know. Still others, maybe hobbies.

How To Find North At Night And Why It Works

How To Find North At Night And Why It Works

The North Star is NOT the brightest star at night (many people assume that it is). Here’s the trick how to find it, and why it works…

How To Flush A Toilet Without Running Water

How To Flush A Toilet Without Running Water

Instructions how to flush a toilet without running water, where to find other sources of water, and how much you need to get the job done…