Making Your Own Walking Stick
by Pearl A walking stick serves a number of uses. It is often used in hiking, to help navigate uneven terrain. It can also be used by those injured and the elderly for support and balance. […]
Month: March 2016
Survival Items that Fit in Your Wallet
by Karen The worst case scenario for any emergency situation is that you get caught away from home and with nothing on you except your wallet. What happens if your wallet is all you have? […]
What is TEOTWAWKI and How to Survive it
by Megan “TEOTWAWKI” means The End Of The World As We Know It. Wow, that sounds pretty bad, right? The truth is not many of us can truly have a real idea of what TEOTWAWKI […]
Keep Breath Fresh and Germs at Bay Post-SHTF with DIY Mouthwash
by Megan When planning for post-SHTF, a do-it-yourself (DIY) mouthwash recipe is one way to keep your breath fresh, keep nasty bacteria at bay, and help your gums and teeth stay healthy. Sure, your stockpile […]
How to Make Your Own Survival Equipment
by Karen Part of survival is having enough food, water, and supplies to ensure you can survive for a period of time in any emergency situation, such as a natural disaster or any major catastrophic […]
On Situational Awareness
by Megan One of the things that is so chaotic about emergencies, including criminal acts like home invasions, riots, and other disasters like tornados, floods, power outages, or even a SHTF event, is that they […]
Clothing Yourself for Post-SHTF
by Megan You’ve been prepping for months now, maybe even years. But how much thought have you give to clothing yourself and your family post-SHTF? If you’re planning to bug out, you won’t have much […]
Giveaway from GearBest.com (Update: check comments to find out who won)
Sponsored by GearBest.com Good news: GearBest.com is supporting a giveaway to MSO members! You can win a MecArmy SGN3 CREE XP – G2 Keychain LED Flashlight. A very nice little light for your keychain, 160 lumens, a red light and a UV light. How to enter? 1) Leave a message like “I WANT IT” and 2) Share your impressive flashlight […]
The Top 25 Rope Knots You Need to Know for Survival
by Anna I can’t tell you how many situations I’ve been in with people who’ve needed to tie something and have absolutely no clue how to efficiently nor correctly. Knot tying is something that […]
Interesting Threats Your Body Armor Can Protect You Against
Body armor is a useful product that can provide protection in a range of circumstances. It will seem obvious to most that personal protection is important to consider when preparing for the end of the […]