What is a Faraday Cage? Whether you’re a survivalist, or you’re just interested in physics, you might have already heard of a Faraday cage and what it does. However, not everyone knows of the potentially practical and even life-saving use of Faraday cages in day-to-day life. Understanding the basic principles that allow these devices to … Read more
Nowadays, because indoor heating is widespread and we no longer struggle to stay warm during cold winters, the issue of choosing between kerosene and propane heaters has become a non-issue! Nevertheless, it’s important not to take our heating systems for granted. While electric systems are considered by some to be adequate, most experts agree that … Read more
Some emergency situations simply can’t be overcome without a good chemical toilet. When you’re dealing with a SHTF emergency (literally!), you can’t leave the house and the sewer becomes unusable, you have to consider all aspects of how to manage everyday aspects – including going to the toilet. Chemical toilets are an excellent choice for … Read more
I hope you have read my previous post, ‘How Does an Emergency Crisis Affect a City‘, and therefore be fully aware of the dangers you WILL face by staying put in the city when the SHTF, if not I suggest you do so before you read this post. I am guessing then that you have … Read more
Installing booby traps is an integral part of the home defense process, regardless of whether there’s a global catastrophe going on or not. A booby trap is designed to detect, deter or prevent intruders from coming near to your home or physically entering it. Typically, most booby traps are non-lethal, especially those used in times … Read more
An outdoor perimeter alarm system is your trusted protector, notifying you when the bad guys arrive even while you sleep. Whether you set it up for your home, a camp site or your bug out location, this type of alarm is absolutely essential for your survival, and could, quite possibly, save your life one day. … Read more
Pepper spray is considered to be one of the best choices for self defense as it will temporarily stun an assailant, quickly making them incapable of carrying out an assault even if they wanted to, and it is 100% non-lethal method. Generally, pepper spray is dispensed from a spay can and is aimed directly at … Read more
Whether you’re traveling through remote areas, or dealing with the hardships of a natural disaster during which drinkable water is scarcely available, water purification tablets can really help you out. These tablets are used to kill off bacteria and purify water obtained from freshwater sources such as streams, rivers and certain lakes, as well as … Read more
Unlike domesticated rabbits, wild rabbits are notoriously difficult to catch, and you can spend a better part of the day running around trying to catch them the old-fashioned way – with your bare hands. Fortunately, there are a lot of relatively modern and practical approaches you can take in this regard. Using a Live Trap … Read more
