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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 →

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 →

Why Now?

There is nothing in particular which spiked my current curiosity with all things survival and post-apocalyptic but there has been an amalgamation of stimuli which has caused a seemingly immediate and urgent desire to research and prepare myself. I love… Continue Reading →

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