Some Pictures from the gallery
Jul 01 2009
Maxpedition proteus versipack
The Maxpedition Proteus Versipack is an excellent choice for day hikes.
maxpedition proteus versipack
Jun 30 2009
Lemons on a lemon tree
Lemons are an excellent choice for the urban survivalist garden.
Lemon Tree
Jun 30 2009
Fire pits
Fire Pit
Fire pits give people the chance to sit outside and enjoy some family time together. Some areas have banned open fires, so the fire pit with a screen cover might be an alternative.
During periods of power outages, these fire pits can provide a way to cook, provide light, and some form of security for the family. Prowlers and thieves are less likely to go around where they can be seen. From the dawn of mankind, fire has provided warmth and security. These days, you just have to adapt to your surroundings. Instead of building a fire in the middle of the yard, these pits provide a defined area where its safe to build a fire.
Instead of using tree limbs or firewood, collect oak timbers from construction zones. But make sure the wood has not been treated. Burning treated wood will release chemicals that you do not really want in your food.
Jun 29 2009
Water wells and urban survival
Water well
Water, water everywhere and nar a drop to drink – is a classic statement from the rhyme of the ancient mariner. But in the case of urban survival, there is no water and there is nothing to drink.
Most urbanites depend on water supplied by the city – through the cities water system. However, this is also a weak point in disaster planning. Most cities and towns have prohibited their citizens from digging private wells. If that is the case in your area, its time to get the laws changed. Not being able to have your own water supply makes you and your family a slave to city. Free people do not ask permission to use something that is on their own property – or in the case of ground water, under their property. Slaves ask permission, freemen use what is theirs as they see fit.
Depending on the area where you live, that will define how deep the well has to be. If you are planning on installing a water pump, go ahead and set it up for an electric water pump as well as a hand powered pump. This would include a housing for the pump to go in, ground rod and maybe electrical wiring.
Instead of a hand powered pump, a solar powered unit could be installed and the solar cells could be placed on top of the pump house. But in this article, we will just be discussing hand powered pumps.
Jun 23 2009
The Survivalist Mentality
Video that I made in February of 2008. I’am just rambling about the mentality of survivalist.
Jun 22 2009
Written disaster plans
Flooding from Hurricane Ike
While planning for a disaster, an important consideration should be to write your plans down, make copies and then send those copies to your friends and family members. The plans should include destination during the evacuations, contact phone number, routes you plan on taking during the evacuation and backup phone numbers – plus your usual stuff.
Destinations: This is your predefined “bug out location”. If you have to evacuate, where are you going? This should be planned out ahead of time, driven, and this information shared with your friends and family members.
Contact phone numbers: Pick a family member or friend that is several hundred miles from your location. Contact them and see if they will agree to be the messenger service. Before, during and after a disaster there is a good chance that phone lines will be overloaded. Use someone outside the area to relay messages between the affected parties.
Jun 21 2009
Whitetail deer pictures
Whitetail deer are a medium sized deer native to the United States. One feature that has ensured the species survival is that they can adapt to just about any kind of terrain, or food source. Some species do well in forest, or grasslands – but not both. Whitetail deer can adapt to woodlands, grassy plains and even newly developed neighborhoods.
One of the primary food sources for whitetail deer are acorns from oak trees. But they can graze on grass, twigs, and all kinds of foliage.
Even though bucks are usually considered males and does are considered females. Sometimes a female deer will grow antlers. When a female deer does grow antlers, they are considered hemorphidites. Because of hemorphidite deer, most regions issue hunting licenses with either “Antler” or “Anterless” stamped on them – instead of “Buck” or “Doe”.
Whitetail deer
Jun 20 2009
Hog hunting with dogs
Before we get started, each state and country is going to have its own laws on hunting with dogs. Before going hunting, make sure you have a clear understanding of the laws before you do anything. This video was filmed in Texas during the summer of 2008. During that time it was legal (and still is when this article was posted) to hunt hogs with dogs in Texas. If you have any questions about hunting hogs in Texas, visit the Texas Parks and Wildlife page on Feral Hogs.
Jun 19 2009
Tents
Whether your just going camping, or bugging out to a friends house, its important to have some tents on hand. Keep in mind that if you and your family need to leave your home, tents offer portable shelter. During hurricane season, hundreds of thousands of people evacuate, and have nowhere to go. Having your own portable shelter provides more options on where to spend the night at.
Tent
