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How to Fix a Flat Tire
Posted by Sdprep in Automotive Skills on January 21st, 2012
My first job was in a tire shop when I was 13 years old but I learned how to fix a flat tire well before then but I have seen many people that cannot even change a tire. An experience today reminded me that I need to pay more attention to teaching my wife.
When I picked my daughter up from school today there was a woman standing by her SUV phone to ear with a flat. It was obvious she.. Read the rest of this entry »
5 Gallon Bucket With Lid – Want a Free One?
Posted by Sdprep in Food Storage, Water Purification & Storage on November 10th, 2011
5 Gallon Bucket with Lid
This is one of those things that actually can come free in life. To get your free 5 gallon bucket with lid you only need two things:
1) A winning smile
2) A Deli, Bakery or Supermarket
Here’s how you get that bucket:
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Start With Food, Water and Finances
Posted by Sdprep in Preparedness on October 2nd, 2011
So you have decided to start preparing for TMTZI (The Mutant Turtle Zombie Invasion) , TEOTWAWKI or something more likely such as Job Loss, Earth(quake), Wind(think hurricane) & Fire(house) have you? The task was a little overwhelming for me at first and I had no idea where to begin.
For me, after everything was said or done, the first 3 items on my list of what to do were Food, Finances and Water. Pretty much every “most likely” event I could come up with would be made easier with preparation in edible and financial areas. Water was just a given as my body stops to work when I don’t consume it.
Think about it. . . .
Take the Red Pill
Introduction to Medical Preparedness
Posted by Sdprep in Medical Preparedness on September 29th, 2011
Medical preparedness planning is not a task to take lightly. Everyone’s needs are different and as a result their plan and supply cache will be too. Reading articles and watching videos are great ways to get started with medical preparedness but they will not help you lock down the specific needs of your family or mutual assistance group.
One may even go so far as to say that medical preparedness planning will affect your food storage plan, alternate power setup, the skills you choose to learn and of course your medical supplies.
Medical issues post collapse can be broken down into three categories;, emergency issues, non-emergency issues and issues that existed prior to the event. The goal of these articles and the theories laid out in them is to help you prepare for all three as efficiently as possible.
In order to start your medical preparedness planning you will need a few things.
1) Potential Events List.
2) Current Medical Evaluation
Current medical evaluation means getting everyone in your group to see a doctor and a dentist. The intel you gather about yourself from these visits gives you a place to start and an opportunity to address issues before a survival event takes place.
Number two came to mind again recently for me when I read an article about a 24 year old man who died from a tooth infection in Cincinnati while dental and medical care was available. Granted he did not make great choices with the information that was offered to him but problems that can be fixed now and aren’t may kill you once the care is not available.
After everyone has learned their current medical status the real planning can begin. This planning phase will help you put together everything you need to handle short term or emergency issues as well as let you manage larger issues through diet, alternate power, skills and other techniques.
The best scenario would be to have a group of individuals that show up to at the retreat with no illness or medical issues but the reality is that this might not be the case. Proper medical preparedness planning can lessen the blow of this problem.
Saltine Cracker Recipe
Posted by Sdprep in Cooking, Survival Food on September 24th, 2011
Saltine Cracker Recipe
This saltine cracker recipe is a great one to memorize. It’s simple and can be baked in a Dutch oven. This can be made from mostly members of the basic four items and pair well with various other food storage items. Tuna or peanut butter go very well with this saltine cracker recipe. If you’re a soup lover then this saltine cracker recipe is probably one you will love too.
Saltine Cracker Recipe
Bug Out Bag Contents: Influencing Factors
Posted by Sdprep in Bug Out Bags on September 18th, 2011
Bug Out Bag Contents?
I am sure you have heard it said that survival kits should be tailored to your personal but this needs to be stressed again when determining a Bug Out Bag List.
Also, let me clarify that today we are talking about a Bug Out Bag that is planned and packed in order for you to make it a set distance to a pre-determined location. Whether this is a Get Home Bag or the Bug Out Bag that is going to be with you the full 140 miles to your retreat, the thought process behind selecting your Bug Out Bag Contents, and amounts of those contents, remains the same.
Before you begin selecting your Bug Out Bag contents I would suggest you make a Bug Out Bag Checklist. This checklist is different than a Bug Out Bag checklist of items. It will contain a list of factors that will help you determine how much of and what you need to pack.
Bug Out Bag Contents Factors
Cheaper Than Dirt
Posted by Sdprep in Survival Reviews on September 15th, 2011
Cheaper Than Dirt
My experiences with Cheaper Than Dirt thus far have been completely positive and while I have only placed a couple of orders with them I am impressed with Cheaper Than Dirt.
Both orders were put in for surplus ammo. I chose cheaper than dirt after doing an ammunition price comparison search and realizing that, after taking shipping into consideration, Cheaper Than Dirt was the way to go for what I needed.
My orders shipped within 24 hours and arrived on time with no damage whatsoever. The great thing was that I received an ammo can opener even though I was told I would not. That definitely has made life easier time and time again.
Overall I would recommend Cheaper Than Dirt to a friend and will order from them again.
Energy Free Refrigeration?
Posted by Sdprep in Food Storage, Uncategorized on September 7th, 2010
There is a test going on over at The Survival Podcast Forums on using pots as an energy free refrigeration unit.
As seen at New Media Explorer; two pots (one smaller an inside of the larger) are separated by wet sand and a wet cloth is placed over the unit. According to the New Media report this can keep perishable food for up to three weeks.
Survival Food: Nurtrients from Bone Broth
Posted by Sdprep in Survival Food on September 2nd, 2010
Nutrition is key to optimal physical performance, more so in a disaster/survival situation and if you are lucky enough to be eating fresh meat then you should be using everything you can from the carcass in your efforts to stay energized.
Bone broth with a great way to do this and, especially when prepared with acidic water, is rich in calcium, magnesium, phosphours, glucosamine and chondroiton. The gelatin produced while making the broth is a great source of protein as well.
The broth needs a heat source for 24 hours optimally so fuel is a major consideration as well.
Empty Store Shelves, Cooking and OpSec
Particularly in Urban areas, empty store shelves may spell extreme violence as unprepared mothers and fathers head out to find ways to feed their children.
As a father myself, there is little I wouldn’t do to ensure my daughters survival and while my morals do not allow for stealing or murder, there are many citizens out there who’s morals put them in future raider or looter status.