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  • Thinking about building some Tracks for my Car

    Thinking about building some Tracks for my Car

    When speaking with some of my friends from the 4×4 community, they were rather scathing of my choice of off road vehicle. I have a 2001 RAV4 4WD as my hunting/general day to day car. and apparently this isn’t very good in “real off-road” bashing But, the thing is .. I already own it. Its… Read more

  • Surveillance of a homestead

    Surveillance of a homestead

    Ultimately surveillance is about using ears and eyes to gather information about a possible enemy and your surroundings, to get forewarning, to give you the largest tactical advantage, to plan an ambush or evacuate with as much warning as possible. Extending coverage of these senses gives a longer warning, and more time for reacting to,… Read more

  • Nuclear War and Pandemic Survival tips

    Nuclear War and Pandemic Survival tips

    First off get a Gieger counter NOW …. you can get cheap ones that will do well enough that plug into the audio jack of a cell phone  .. and cost under $35. Decide whether you will  bug in and convert a basement room into a bunker, or setup a bug out fall out shelter… Read more

  • Are You Obsessed with Bug Out?

    Are You Obsessed with Bug Out?

    Do you have 5 bug out bags and keeps of bug out vehicles? Ever wonder why you felt the need to do this? I found one reason the other day … the training manual for Nuclear survival from FEMA suggests that you should have them. The main reason would be that, in case of nuclear… Read more

  • Lessons in First aid for Bullet Wounds during the past World Wars

    Lessons in First aid for Bullet Wounds during the past World Wars

    Treating large Puncture wounds/shrapnel and bullet wounds  in the past was a rather difficult affair. I went to the war museum the other day, and I paid careful attention to the past medical procedures, looking at how things were done in the past, because the more “low tech” you can go, the more sustainable your… Read more

  • Why you should buy a “Potjie Pot” or a three Legged Dutch Oven

    Why you should buy a “Potjie Pot” or a three Legged Dutch Oven

    Why should you buy a “Potjie Pot” or a three Legged Dutch Oven? I finally had some time to put pen to paper ( or finger to keyboard lol ) and give a little info why you should get one. these are heavy three-legged cast iron pots used in south africa to cook food …… Read more