Uncategorized Survival Tips

Here is where we put all the survival related stuff that has no related category.

Uses for a Padded Underwire Bra

by Guest Blogger — January 30, 2013 — 36 comments

The usefulness of a underwire bra is not in its ability to provide a boost and keep things in place but that it is a true multiple-use survival tool.

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Attention Ladies!

by Guest Blogger — January 29, 2013 — 101 comments

Okay Guys… time for a break. This article is really directed at the women in your lives and some prepping items that don’t get discussed too often.

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Now that is a good idea!

by M.D. Creekmore — January 29, 2013 — 16 comments

A neat idea to make your life a little easier…

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3 Tips For Working In The Cold

by Guest Blogger — January 28, 2013 — 13 comments

This is a guest post by Marjory Wildcraft As you start to live more sustainably you will be spending more time outdoors. And in the winter it can be tough. Getting or cutting firewood, tending livestock, taking care of the orchards or greenhouse – all of these activities means you’ll be getting outside in the

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Crash and burn or why I’m not a web designer…

by M.D. Creekmore — January 26, 2013 — 151 comments

To be honest, I’ve never cared much for any of the headers that have topped this blog over the years, unfortunately, I’ve never been very good at designing, graphics or headers. I know this to be a fact because every time I’ve put up a new header image over the past couple of day, it only takes about 5 minutes for someone to tell me how much that they hate it…

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A truly Innovative way to hide your money while on vacation

by M.D. Creekmore — January 25, 2013 — 31 comments

How to hide your emergency money, while on vacation… Like they say, a pic is worth a thousand words…

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Eternal Salvation and Survival

by Guest Blogger — January 23, 2013 — 76 comments

Without doubt we all know that these are turbulent, tumultuous times with violence, treachery and all manner of evil that is growing exponentially. Reading The Survivalist Blog has been helpful to me and my family with all the informative reports, reviews and articles regarding the many facets of survival and prudent preparations, some of which I enjoy passing along to my family, friends and neighbors.

As a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ and as a patriotic American and former military man, by the grace of God, I see life and that which is transpiring before us today through a biblical world-view.

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News from the Eastern Redoubt

by M.D. Creekmore — January 23, 2013 — 9 comments

Tennessee State Representative Joe Carr speaking about H.B. 0042 Outside the Capital in Nashville Tennessee. January 19, 2013 Please contact your Tennessee State representative and let them know that you support Representative Joe Carr and H.B. 0042.

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Approaching food storage with Skillet Stretchers

by Guest Blogger — January 22, 2013 — 64 comments

When I first started my food storage and rotation, I was overwhelmed by the sheer amount of food necessary to feed an average family of four for an extended time. I took the yearly plan, broke it down, and then multiplied it by the numbers of persons who would likely be on my doorstep.

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Suggestions for Dealing with a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO)

by Guest Blogger — January 17, 2013 — 65 comments

This guest post by Scott G and entry in our non-fiction writing contest. This contest will end on February 16 2013  – prizes include: First Place winner will receive Two cases of MRE’s courtesy of Camping Survival, A Wonder Junior Deluxe hand-mill courtesy of Kitchen Kneads, $150 gift certificate for Fiocchi Ammo courtesy of LuckyGunner Ammo, A Big Berkey Water Filter System

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My Adventures in Reloading

by M.D. Creekmore — January 16, 2013 — 43 comments

This guest post by JP in MT and entry in our non-fiction writing contest. My reloading started almost 40 years ago. I had no one to show me what to do (or more importantly what not to do) so it has been an interesting process. This is not meant to be an exhausting discussion on reloading, just what has

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Using a modern phones for survival

by Guest Blogger — January 8, 2013 — 14 comments

This is a guest post by James C Hi Guys, I wanna talk about using modern technology to aid survival. No im not talking about emergency transmitters or anything like that. Something more humble – the Mobile Phone. I never before liked the idea of using modern technology along side primitive skills, I always prefered the idea

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Storing Nickels

by Guest Blogger — January 4, 2013 — 64 comments

Guest post by David Hathaway Are you doing due diligence with nickels? As many LRC readers know, nickels are the only real “money” being distributed by the U.S. Government at this point in time. The value of the metal in a nickel equals the fiat value assigned to it by the state. This cannot be said

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What is a “Faraday Cage” and How You Can Build Your Own

by Guest Blogger — January 3, 2013 — 113 comments

by blogRot What is a “Faraday Cage” and How You Can Build Your Own Cheaply and Easily from Common Everyday Items. This is a bubba-fied explanation of what it is, what it does, and how to build an effective one.  If you’re going to cite this as a source in your college research paper, you’re nuts.

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Useful tools for any occasion – What’s in your toolbox?

by Guest Blogger — December 28, 2012 — 39 comments

This guest post is by Warmongerel  and entry in our non-fiction writing contest. My job title is “Maintenance Technician”. I’ve fixed industrial machinery and building equipment for a living for about 25 years. I’ve probably sourced and ordered $500,000 worth of tools in the past year alone. It’s fun spending other people’s money. Unfortunately, I don’t get to

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Top 11 Things to Know About Your Home Before Crisis Strikes

by Guest Blogger — December 14, 2012 — 40 comments

This guest post is by Buuurr in Ohio and entry in our non-fiction writing contest. The recent arrival of Sandy had many of us who consider ourselves prepared making the usual checks. Those that were not did not fair so well. May our prayers be with them. But for those of us who do make the case of being prepared and

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The Amazing Chickpea

by Guest Blogger — December 13, 2012 — 9 comments

Recipe submitted by Penny Pincher Chickpeas are rich in fat, which while dieting ladies may pooh-pooh the fat, you will appreciate it if you adopt a more active lifestyle and need calories. You can soak or sprout them and eat them raw. So you don’t need any fuel to enjoy your chickpeas, if it came to

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Lions and Tigers and Bears… Oh my!

by Guest Blogger — December 11, 2012 — 132 comments

This guest post is by Victoria S and entry in our non-fiction writing contest.   While as we all know that as preppers we should be preparing for all sorts of disasters, including the everyday disasters like losing a job or a snowstorm, there is an undeniable interest in the doomsday type events. With some effort, it’s not

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Mental Preparedness

by Guest Blogger — December 10, 2012 — 46 comments

This guest post is by Scott G and entry in our non-fiction writing contest. In many years of law enforcement experience, I’ve been in some pretty hairy incidents where I had to think quickly to resolve some bad situations. In spring 1989, I had a contract out on my life after I put a man’s wife in jail.

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The Tarp

by M.D. Creekmore — December 7, 2012 — 34 comments

Guest post written by Thomas T. Tinker An ode to the humble ‘Tarp’. “Tarpaulin” (tar-po’-lin) Noun. 1. Waterproof material such as canvas, used to cover and protect from moisture. 2. A sheet of tarpaulin. 3. Awning or rooflike structure that serves as a shelter. The humble tarp is generally found in ragged, threadbare, paint splattered

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How to Survive in a Snowstorm

by M.D. Creekmore — December 6, 2012 — 16 comments

By Karen Anyone who has ever witnessed a snowstorm knows they can be some of the most brutal storms mother nature has to offer. With that said, becoming stranded outdoors or in your vehicle during a snowstorm can be an incredibly scary and dangerous experience. You must take the proper steps if you want to

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Weather Emergency: Four Non-Intuitive Disaster Kit Necessities

by Guest Blogger — November 28, 2012 — 34 comments

by Briana Davis Just a few weeks ago Superstorm Sandy engulfed the east coast, destroying homes and wiping out entire communities. In the wake of 90 mph winds, torrential rains and 13-foot storm surges, extreme weather preparedness is on everyone’s mind. Even if you don’t live in a region typically affected by extreme weather, it’s

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Monday miscellany

by M.D. Creekmore — November 19, 2012 — 44 comments

Could this be part of the 47% former presidential candidate Mitt Romney refered to in his speech now famous speech? I voted for Obama and this is why… Warning : watching this video made me feel physically sick… :sick: And good news for you Obama fans – Obama’s Approval Rating, Popularity Spike After Election : according to

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Thursday miscellany

by M.D. Creekmore — November 15, 2012 — 41 comments

Budget deficit rises to $120 billion in October : “The Treasury said on Tuesday the October deficit was $120 billion, larger than economist forecasts for a $114 billion gap and up from $98 billion in October of 2011.” Immigration reform to start early next year : “The president says comprehensive immigration reform should include a

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Living in a High-Risk Environment: My childhood in Lebanon during the Lebanese Civil War of 1975-1990

by M.D. Creekmore — November 13, 2012 — 92 comments

This guest post is by By Georges Fahmy and entry in our non-fiction writing contest . Hello guys and gals, my name is Georges Fahmy, I’m a Lebanese national, and a long time lurker of this wonderful blog. I read this blog on a weekly basis and find most of the articles to be very informative and well-written. After

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