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Handy EDC Item: Mini-Tins For Bushcraft or Small Item Storage

Another handy EDC item turned up when I came across these bushcraft tins on Ebay which might come in quite handy for use inside an EDC tin. They are well made and have a sliding lid which clicks nicely into… Continue Reading →

My EDC/Car/GHB: Stage 1 – The Bag

I was looking at my options for an EDC bag as well as a get-home bag and it soon struck me that I am very rarely more than a mile from my car so apart from a very few essentials… Continue Reading →

Current Projects

Probably like a lot of people new to prepping, I started out quite focused on putting together a Bug-Out-Bag as I believe it concentrates your mind on what is needed for short term survival and gets you thinking about the… Continue Reading →

It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change. Charles Darwin

Where to Prep – Part 2 – Options

I am approaching this from a UK view where the vast majority of us cannot simply move to a ranch with a few acres of cheap land where we can build a prep store out of site and mind of… Continue Reading →

Where to Prep – Part 1 – Criteria

Once you’ve decided to start prepping one of the first things you need to decide is where to store your supplies and equipment. I am assuming for the purpose of this article that we are talking about your home or… Continue Reading →

Who do you provide for when prepping?

Along with who to tell about your prepping, you have the tougher decision of who you provide for. Depending upon your resources and generosity, you need to decide how many people you plan to be responsible for. Will it just… Continue Reading →

Who do you tell?

If you’re new to prepping like I am, the thought of who to tell has probably already crossed your mind. General advice is to tell as few people as possible to reduce the chances of people trying to take advantage… Continue Reading →

Solar Envy

The number of houses with solar panels fitted is increasing to the point where they are a common sight along many streets. In our current situation, they can offer free power and/or reduced electricity bills. I was wondering what effect… Continue Reading →

How to Tie Knots – An Animated Guide

knots Animated guides for all kinds of knots, essential prepping knowledge.  It covers the following knot types:
  • Trilene fishing knot
  • Surgeon's knot
  • Blood knot
  • Albright knot
  • Twisted dropper loop
  • Surgeon's loop knot
  • Slim beauty
  • Improved clinch knot
  • Dropper loop
  • Non-slip mono knot
  • Orvis knot
  • Davy knot
  • Double day knot
  • Uni knot
  • Palomar knot
There aree also links to other catgories including loops, bends, hitches, stoppers, binding knots and riction hitches (slide & grip). The variety of knots available for all kinds of rope and binding work is fascinating in itself.

Animated guides for all kinds of knots, essential prepping knowledge.  It covers the following knot types: Trilene fishing knot Surgeon’s knot Blood knot Albright knot Twisted dropper loop Surgeon’s loop knot Slim beauty Improved clinch knot Dropper loop Non-slip mono… Continue Reading →

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