Author: Damian Brindle
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Prepper To-Do List Time!
Because I’ve been stuck at home with nowhere to go, I decided to dust off my prepper to-do list this past weekend. Surprisingly, I hadn’t bothered to do anything on my list since fall of last year, which is much longer than normal. No matter. I’m glad I have some time on my hands to…
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The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Family Farm
Starting a family farm takes passion and hard work. Before you begin, establish what you hope to gain from this endeavor. Some people want to provide fresh food for their families, some want to engage in the lifestyle that farming offers and others want to build a meaningful business that provides for their livelihood. In…
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7 Toilet Paper Alternatives
Lately, YouTube has been recommending me prepping videos on how to find toilet paper in the woods. While this may seem like a viable option but, knowing my luck, I would end up with something that gave me a butt rash for weeks, lol. So, that’s a no-go for me and I’d suspect it’s the…
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I’m Coming to YOUR House! Not So Fast…
Lately, I’ve been a popular person among friends and family since they all know I’m a prepper. Surprisingly, I’ve yet to hear anyone say that they’re “coming to my house” for this coronavirus pandemic, especially since so many have said those very words to me in the past. It used to be that I wouldn’t…
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Gas Masks and Respirators for Pandemic
Think you need a face mask or respirator for the coronavirus? Maybe a full-face gas mask? Good luck trying to get something for a reasonable price right now, but if you insist then there’s more you should know about what type to get, which ones to avoid, how to wear them properly, and whether they’re…
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Got Toilet Paper? Be Prepared to Fight if You Don’t!
The other day, a friend of mine mentioned the following video of people fighting over toilet paper in Australia. Apparently, scenes like these have been going viral on the Internet lately: It’s shocking to me how ridiculous people can get over the possibility of not having their toilet paper, lol. And that’s not all, local…
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Off Grid Ammo Box DIY Heater Build
Well this is an interesting idea, transforming an ammo box, mason jar (not necessary), some copper coil, and a few odds and ends into a DIY heater using the principles of thermal siphoning. After some trial and error he got the portable heater to work great! Use it to heat water passively or as a…
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How to Hunt for Food Year-Round
Everyone talks about preparing for the end of the world and what they need to do to survive. They plan to collect food, water and other supplies, but they rarely think about what they’ll need to do to keep themselves and their families fed once the canned foods run out. Hunting is one way to…
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8 Simple and Easy Rocket Stoves
I really enjoy making rocket stoves. I’ve made several over the years, from really small stoves using vegetable cans to larger ones using bricks. They’re really fun to make! And, if you’re into survivalism, they can be a life-saver. I would encourage everyone to understand the concept and to try one of the builds from…