The Apartment Prepper's Blog | Family Preparedness in an Apartment Setting by Bernie Carr Bug Out Bag – The 7 Types of Gear You Must Have to Survive Bug Out Bag For someone new to being a Survivalist building your first Bug Out Bag can seem like a big task. Everybody you read about has been tweaking theirs for months or even years and has a pile of gear built up. A Bug Out Bag, also called a BOB, I.N.C.H Bag (I’m Never Coming Home Bag),Get Out of Dodge Bag (GOOD Bag), or 72 Hour Bag is usually designed to get you out of an emergency situation and allow you to survive self-contained for up to 3 days. Here are the 7 basic types of gear you will need for your Bug Out Bag: 1. It should go without saying that water is a survival basic for any situation. 1 Liter per day per person is really the bare minimum. To expand your capability or survive longer than a couple of days you will need a water purification system. 2. Backpack Meals For a 3 Day Bug Out Bag Backpack Meals and Energy Bars can be sufficient. 3. Your Bug Out Bag clothes should be similar to what you would pack for a weekend backpacking trip. 4. They Don’t have a ground tarp… 5.
Nifty Food & Plants To Grow Indoors {May Surprise You If you don’t have any garden space or you live in a climate with a short growing season, you can still exercise your green thumb with these indoor plant ideas…a few will even produce fresh produce too! You’ll find tips for growing assorted herbs, a couple vegetables and a few neat-o plants to try your hand at. You can grow them inside year round but many will thrive outdoors during the summer months (if you have the space) but move them indoors once it gets a little chilly and before the first frost (imagine having garden fresh tomatoes over the winter!). Never Pay For Onions Again Enjoy Garden Fresh Onions Year Round With This Tip Here’s a great tip from MyByrdHouse: Onion Recycling Tutorial: I learned this tip a couple of years ago and have tried it and found that it works and is quite marvelous. The trick is to take the cut end (root side) and plant it in a pot, water well, give it some time and voila! Please visit the site for complete details, great tip! Bean Sprouts In A Jar
Homemade Firewood: How to Make Logs from Newspaper | Tactical Intelligence I’m always looking for new ways of of using common household materials in a survival situation. The other day I came across how you can take old newspapers and turn them into logs that can be used for fuel similar to any other log. How to Make Logs from Newspaper Step 1: Soak the Newspaper Step 2: Drain and Lay Out the Paper Step 3: Roll the Wet Newspaper Around a Dowel Step 4: Continue Rolling Until Desired Thickness is Acheived Step 5: Thoroughly Dry your New Newspaper Log Lighting Your Newspaper Firewood If you’ve made these correctly, they should be pretty dense. These paper “logs” will also produce more ash than traditional logs.
Hiking, Backpacking and Survival Tips Bandannas can be an excellent addition to any pack. They can be used as emergency headgear, a potholder, napkin, towel, dish cloth, washcloth, emergency headgear, neck protector, and even a sleeping mask. Read the full story » A $1.00 plastic poncho can be a life saver if a freak storm comes along, it is a lot easier to stay warm when your not soaking wet. The pack weight is so little there really is no reason not to have one. Read the full story » Gorp Recipes to keep you going outdoors Read the full story » Don’t get caught in a sticky situation without a basic survival kit. Read the full story » When your outdoors on a hike make sure you pack enough food. Read the full story »
The 2012 Survival Guide (Other Post & Pre Apocalyptic Survival Guides)Will You Survive Doomsday?Survival SheltersFood StorageWater Storage Table of Content Note: About this writing This is an unedited draft that I wrote and may contain errors in punctuation and spelling. Preface - The End Of The World As We Know It – (T.E.O.T.W.A.W.K.I.) T.E.O.T.W.A.W.K.I. T.E.O.T.W.A.W.K.I. scenarios includes but is not limited to: A major political shift that effects the stability of world super powers, and leads to wide spread panic and financial instability worldwide financial crisis worldwide famine worldwide pandemic Nuclear war A mega volcano eruption An asteroid impact Personal T.E.O.T.W.A.W.K.I. scenarios happen for people everyday, ask any victim of a natural disaster; their world changed. The fact that your reading this probably means that you live in a country that has some stability. T.E.O.T.W.A.W.K.I. What to expect in 2012 Searching the internet you will find many views on what to expect in the year 2012.
Alternative Energy The GoalZero Adventure Kit is a small portable solar kit that can keep just about any USB powered device going indefinitely, without ever having to rely on the power grid. Read the full story » Before buying an emergency generator for your home, you need to take a couple things into consideration. Check out our Emergency Generator Worksheet to determine the right size generator for your home. Read the full story » In another attempt to outlaw the off grid lifestyle, the Environmental Protection Agency is now going after home owners who use Wood Burning Stoves to heat their homes. Read the full story » An introduction on simple solar homesteading. Read the full story » Knowing how to make things is an important survival skill, check out this DIY Video on making a mini power generator with a hand crank flashlight. Read the full story »
Preserving Fruit Flavors in Alcohol: Homemade Liqueurs | Growing A Greener World When we discuss food preservation, we are usually talking about canning, dehydrating, freezing or fermenting. But did you know that you can also preserve fruit in alcohol, such as brandy or vodka? It is a way of preserving the flavor or essence of the fruit for later use. This method consists of steeping fresh or frozen fruit in alcohol for several weeks. Homemade Raspberry Liqueur: This little gem is versatile in the kitchen and so easy to make. Better than store bought and packed with flavor, these little liqueur gems are versatile in the kitchen and very easy to make. And guess what? Fruit: You can make liqueur from just about any fruit: apples, apricots, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, citrus, cranberries, peaches, pineapple, raspberries or even a mixture of fruit. Alcohol: I prefer to use vodka for most liqueurs because it allows the flavors and the colors of the fruit to really shine. Spices: Bottles: Basic Homemade Fruit Liqueur Recipe: Imagine that! About Theresa Loe