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  • 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

  • Maps

    Maps

    One very important prep that is often overlooked are good area maps on Paper …. everyone should maintain a map and you would be wise to create an overlay made of clear plastic with a permanent marker and a dry wipe marker with notes on areas on interest . the local military bases, Food supply Read more

  • Trapping and Fishing vs Hunting

    The progression from hunter/gatherer, to formal agriculture is a major reason for man’s success, Hunting, however, is a great start when agriculture fails. Hunting is a great sport but ultimately trapping and fishing are going to feed a family a lot for longer and with much less effort, as they multiply the effort of a Read more

  • Review of the Zebra Cooking kit

    Review of the Zebra Cooking kit

    I bought this great little Kit for around US$6 a few months back — its SUPER solid — if a little Heavy … but it fits my bug out gear well … and my lunch .. and with having moved to New Zealand – with a threat of major earth quakes, its always good to Read more

  • How good is an Air rifle for long term Survival?

    Air rifles are often seen as weak, and not very effective hunting weapons, and  while the smaller caliber modern air rifles ( under .25 ) are not great against human targets, they have some merit. Firstly I’m talking exclusively about single shot spring / gas piston guns. Air rifle pellets are cheap and light. Air Read more