by CdV on September 25, 2010
On my way out the door a few minutes ago, I grabbed a handful of popcorn to munch on the drive. Sure enough, one of the shards of husk got itself stuck in my teeth. The entire 10-minute drive was focused on trying to work it free with my tongue.
I was unsuccessful, of course, but it made me think about life after teotwawki — we’re going to miss a lot of simple things. Dental floss is going to one of them. At least it will after my stockpile runs out. It’s not that simple an item to manufacture. Without it, however, we’re back in the middle ages. Well, maybe a bit later than that.
Dental floss was “invented” in 1815 and was made from silk threads. (Making silk is certainly something the ultimate hard-core survivalist should know about.) Floss wasn’t made commercially until 1882 and it wasn’t until after World War II that it was made from nylon and other plastics, materials made from hydrocarbons that would be extremely hard to make with primative technology. [click to continue…]
by CdV on February 21, 2010
By Mike Kerrigan
There are 9 possible 2012 disaster scenarios predicted by the Sumerian Nibiru Prophecy, Nostradamus’s Doomsday Prophecy and others. The challenge is to find a sanctuary to be with your family when it all gets ugly. Fortunately the 
USA is blessed with an immense land area, much of it in high elevations, so finding a remote safe place with the necessary topography is possible if you know where to look. Taking a look at the ‘Lights of the US’ on the website darksky.org will show you very clearly where the major population concentrations are by the lights at night, and where the empty spaces are too. That’s where you’ll find your 2012 survival sanctuary.
Here are the best 2012 survival sanctuaries in the continental U.S. in alphabetical order, not order of preference. [click to continue…]
by CdV on February 21, 2010
By Phil Washington
If you are going on a camping trip, make sure that your survival kit has an emergency blanket included. In case of unexpected downpours and windstorms, using them is sure to keep you toasty warm throughout the night.
Shopping tips for emergency blankets
With so many bogus products crowding the market today, authentic emergency blankets, which may also be referred to as space blankets, are harder to find. Use the tips below to make sure that your purchase is 100% capable of keeping you safe and warm in whatever weather condition you find yourself in.
The right materials
Basic emergency blankets are made of aluminized non-stretch polyester. Anything else will not be able to effectively or sufficiently reflect your body heat and provide you with the extra warmth you need. [click to continue…]
by CdV on February 16, 2010
By Matt Danilov
Just because a company declares its survival kit to be “emergency gear,” there’s really no guarantee that these items will actually be of good quality, or will be effective in a dire situation. There’s nothing worse than reaching for your survival kit during a power blackout in hurricane season, and realizing that the flashlights come with weak batteries.
Here are a few of the things to look for when you buy a survival kit.
The kit should contain all basic supplies
You would be surprised at the number of kits out there that neglect to pack water. No matter what the emergency, water is one of the biggest necessities you will face. It’s also common to have kits that don’t contain other bare essentials, like torch lights or matches. Always look at the accompanying picture of your survival kit to determine if it has all the things you’ll need.
Items must be of high quality
The items in your kit should be top of the line. Before ordering a kit, don’t hesitate to ask the company where they source their items from. Compasses must not be mere showpieces, but must function well. A knife must be a high quality one, with a fixed blade and sturdy handles. Buying a poor quality kit may be cheaper, but ultimately, it all comes down to the price you’re willing to pay for your survival. [click to continue…]