My boys love to hunt. I grew up around men that hunted and I know have my own men that hunt. I am not interested in hearing about how hunting is murder or how my boys are cruel for killing Read More …
There are several rules basic to survival. They’re known as “survival rules of three“. You can survive 3 minutes without oxygen, 3 hours without shelter, 3 days without water, 3 weeks without food, 3 months without hope. I go into Read More …
Living in the Pacific Northwest means seeing lots of rain throughout the year. With the notion of being able to capture some of the rain that would normally hit the roof, flow through the gutters, out the downspout, then into Read More …
Square lashing is a simple and effective method to use to connect pieces together in the form of a square. You see this type of lashing in a variety of different applications, from building walls, frames and supports to making Read More …
Many people love the natural beauty of a snowy day. However, a severe winter storm is something that very few people are happy to see coming. Not only does a winter storm bring traveling to a sudden halt, it could Read More …
Priorities For Survival You are in a survival situation — a winter storm, a flood, a blackout, a plane crash, etc. What are your top priorities? Water Food Shelter You can debate the order of the three items above, Read More …
BIOLOGICAL ATTACK There are two “camps” on the use of or need for gas masks in these troubled times. Some say they are essential, and others say “You’re crazy!” The decision of their value is one that only you can Read More …
Did you know that a home water heater can have more than 60 gallons of water stored inside? During an emergency, this could provide you with backup supply of potable water that can be used to compliment whatever reserves that Read More …
Philip Mahan demonstrates how a fish is transferred from the fry tank to the barrel. A biological food chain in the back yard produces fresh fish for the table and compost for the garden. By Philip and Joyce Mahan After Read More …
Here’s an idea for a fire pit that is great for gathering around a campfire and for cooking in any season. We’ll use it all year round even in the cold winters of Vermont. The floor of the pit is Read More …
