In my previous article, Paper Making after the SHTF, I provided instructions on how an industrious survivalist could create paper using foraged materials. This time, I will cover how to make ink, so you can actually write (or print) on that paper. As with the previous article, we're only using natural materials that can be …
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Paper Making after the SHTF
About 3 years ago, I wrote an article titled, How to Make a Living after the SHTF, where I outlined what I believe are the easiest ways to earn a living after the fall of civilization. Recently, I had the opportunity to visit a papermaking museum, which inspired me to consider how papermaking could be …
Survivalist Cookbook
I’m excited to announce that I published a new book this year titled Survivalist Cookbook under the pen name Sir Vivaliste. I looked at my stockpile of food and asked myself … how will I keep meals interesting without my family getting bored of eating the same-old thing over and over again? I initially started …
Bathing after the SHTF
Photo by Ron Lach on Pexels.com About two years ago, I published an article explaining what a survivalist could use to practice good Hygiene after the SHTF. Running water may not exist, and water could be so scarce or remote that it's difficult or dangerous to acquire. In this article, I want to delve into …
Toilet Use After the SHTF
Photo by Jojo Tesini on Pexels.com CAUTION: This article may not be a good read for those who are squeamish. If you happen to be one of those people, I hope you somehow manage to survive. For the rest of you… read on. There will be a lot of changes after the SHTF, including the …
SHTF Experiment: Cooking with an Automobile Cigarette Lighter?
When I was a kid, my parents took me to see A Goofy Movie[1]. I don’t remember much about that movie, but the scene when Goofy heats a can of soup using an automobile cigarette lighter stuck with me. At the time, I thought it was a cool way to use an ordinary object found …
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Survivalist Stereotype?
Photo by dogadakisakal on Pexels.com Anyone can be a survivalist. We’re everywhere, but for some strange reason certain people won’t take you seriously unless you look like a survivalist. What the hell does that mean? If a person has the knowledge and regularly practices survival skills, what does a profile photo have anything to do …
Tech Items in my Preps
Photo collage by author using content from myself and the following creators on Pexels.com: Dids, Hardy Iyank, Mati Mango, and PhotoMIX Company. Most preppers have a list of must-haves when it comes to their preparations for if/when the SHTF or civilization ends. I’ve stocked the typical survival items, but have included some electronics in my …
Survivalists can use Rubber Bands
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com This is the 3rd installment of a 4-part series, regarding odd or often overlooked items that may be useful during a survival situation. So far, I’ve described how a wise survivalist can use a towel and wire hangers to make survival easier. This time we’ll explore how rubber bands can …
Air Conditioning after the SHTF
Photo by Tom Fisk on Pexels.com Our modern society lets us maintain our homes and workplaces at comfortable temperatures at all times. There are adults living today, who’ve never had to live without air conditioning for longer than a few hours. We take this modern marvel for granted now, but what if civilization were to …
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