No one can predict when an emergency will happen. It can be anything from as simple as having your vehicle break down, to a natural disaster that effects the entire area you are living in. One thing that is good to keep in a vehicle just for an emergency is a small kit filled with …
Category: Survival tips
The little things that will keep you alive in a blizzard or in a zombie apocalypse. Never be unprepared for any disaster that could happen
How to make a stove out of a soda can
If you have ever wanted to make your own stove this is your chance at an easy stove for day trips, hiking, or to cook after the zombies arrive. With all the trash that tends to be anywhere in the world you should be able to find some type of can that can be used …
Cold smoked jerky
All of my jerky recipes normally ask for putting liquid smoke into the brine. So in an experiment to make something a bit different I am going to brine the entire flank steak then use my cheese cold smoker and cold smoke it for two hours to add in the smoky flavor then slice and …
Foraging for Acorns
I have always wondered what acorns tasted like. It seems that everywhere you look in the Willamette valley you see oaks trees. Which is a remanent of the oak savanna that used to exist across the valley years ago. The most common one in the area is the Oregon white oak. During my daily lunch …
Dark Beer Jerky recipe
With one batch done of basic jerky it is time to make a different variety. This one goes with all my stout cheeses that I like to make. Beer marinated jerky! I always do the same type of jerky and need some variety. 2 pounds beef cut into strips 2 C Stout beer of choice …
Homemade Jerky
With hiking and fishing season starting it is nice to have a good high protean snack to take along with you. And it is a good survival food to know how to make. In the most basic form jerky is lean salted meat that has been air-dried. In the olden times many a traveler would …
Spring time Dandelion uses
Spring is a season of renewal and new beginnings. All of the trees break out in bright green growth as the leaves unfurl from their winter sleep. Ahh the joys of spring, I can go on and on about it. It is by far my favorite time of the year. One of the great things …
Emergency bag for your vehicle
An emergency bag is something that everyone should carry in their vehicle. Even if you will never need it will give you some peace of mind knowing you are ready. Since the only real natural disaster that the pacific northwest might have for long-term damage is a massive earthquake we will focus on a bag …
Emergency water filter
In the event of an emergency getting clean water is the most important thing you can do (other than shelter from the elements). After a natural disaster water lines maybe broken and local water sources would be contaminated. Boiling the water will destroy any microorganisms in the water, but you will still have bad flavors and murky bits in …
How to make Pemmican
This may be not be the healthiest food that you can eat (and it is sooo not). But it is a great high energy food to carry with you on long strenuous hikes. Pemmican is a Native American survival food that has an incredibly long shelf life, and it requires no refrigeration storage. It is …
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