Typically, natural springs can be found in hilly or mountainous terrain. The common definition is a "place where natural outflow of groundwater occurs". Water from natural springs is ground water, and not surface water and thus, is typically free of contaminates that would … [Read more...] about Locating and Utilizing a Natural Spring as a Drinking Water Source
Preparedness
Preppers: Looters and Marauders Aside What About Your Friends and Neighbors
As stated in earlier articles survival comes down to the individual. Life and death is at the individual level and so the minute-by-minute struggles are yours and yours alone in most cases. Your decisions, your actions have an impact on your survivability, and some of those … [Read more...] about Preppers: Looters and Marauders Aside What About Your Friends and Neighbors
Storage Handling and Disposal of Smokeless Powder
Smokeless powder is not to be confused with what is considered true black powder. There are muzzleloaders today that use true black powder but "synthetic" black powder is becoming more acceptable. True black powder is considered an explosive while smokeless powder is considered … [Read more...] about Storage Handling and Disposal of Smokeless Powder
15 Uses for Baking Soda Every Prepper Should Know
Survival Uses for Baking Soda Sodium bicarbonate has a slightly salty, alkaline taste and in its natural mineral form, it is called nahcolite. It is a component of the mineral natron and is found dissolved in many mineral springs. It is often called baking soda, bread soda, … [Read more...] about 15 Uses for Baking Soda Every Prepper Should Know
Dependency on Gear, Gizmos and Gadgets: Will It Be Your Downfall?
Can You Replace One Source of Energy with Another and Do You Even Want To The Internet is full of information and advice on how to maintain the same quality of living during a SHTF scenario as you had before the crisis. Some retailers will try to convince you if you only had … [Read more...] about Dependency on Gear, Gizmos and Gadgets: Will It Be Your Downfall?