Rambo Moe's Online Encyclopedia of Survival Knowledge
With the increasing popularity of the modern environmental and survival movements, as well as continually increasing food prices, urban gardening has seen a related rise in interest. About half of the world’s human inhabitants now live in cities, and people are starting to realize just how screwed they would be if their supply lines for food were ever to be severed. Having a garden offers an … [Read more...]
A site with articles written by Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy. The health/medical/holistic section is particularly full of interesting information, so I linked to that. http://www.doomandbloom.net/health-medical-holistic Good luck and stay prepared! … [Read more...]
It's been a while since we've had a recipe-style article here, so today let's go over one of my favorites: how to make homemade yogurt. Yogurt is a great food- it gives you the same protein, calcium and magnesium that other sources of dairy do, but is more versatile and, in my opinion, better tasting than those. So let's get started! Estimated Time: 1 hour active, 7-12 inactive. WHAT … [Read more...]
Irrigation is, simply put, the process of artificially applying water to land or soil. Sometimes an area of land will not naturally receive the amount of water it needs to serve a purpose. In such a case, extra water must be added by some other means. Irrigation is a widespread technique used in various different processes: It is used to assist in the growing of crops or maintain landscapes; it is … [Read more...]
Solar panels- are they the way of the future? Are they right for you? I have no idea. But this article is meant to be an introduction on the subject, so you can decide for yourself. In a solar power system (also known as a photovoltaic system), power is produced for your home using a 3-part system. Solar panels, usually placed on your roof and facing south in the northern hemisphere, absorb … [Read more...]
This kit is specifically designed for winter conditions. If you’re stranded in the winter, the best thing to do is contact 911, let them know your location, and wait in your car. Trying to dig your car out or trying to walk back to help can be very dangerous. While waiting, keep your engine off as much as possible. You can idle for a few minutes now and then, but keep it as little as possible … [Read more...]
An MRE (Meal, Ready-to-Eat) is a lightweight, self-contained field ration used by military forces in situations where regular food preparation isn’t an option. Modern MREs rely on food preparation and packaging technology to supply a meal that is safe to eat and can survive extreme conditions. MREs contain around 1200 calories, and are designed for extreme durability. They can withstand a … [Read more...]
If winter is around the corner, read this article on creating a winter emergency kit for your car, for additional items to add to your kit. GENERAL ITEMS FOR YOUR KIT Backpack- to house all of your items in one place where they can be found and accesses easily. First Aid Kit- in case of minor injury, having a first aid kit on hand is a good idea. Read this article to learn how to build your … [Read more...]
The point of this article is to demonstrate how to create small, compact survival kits that are easy to carry with you or store. POCKET-SIZED SURVIVAL KIT Our first is a pocket-sized survival kit (PSK). It’s light enough to fit in your pocket whenever you’re going out into the wilderness. All of these items should be able to fit into an Altoids tin, or an old tobacco tin. ITEMS FOR YOUR … [Read more...]
Earthquakes. Although they only last for a few seconds themselves, the damage they can cause can be severe, and the risk afterwards can be quite dangerous. This is an outline to help you prepare better for them, know how to act during them, and know how to handle the situation afterwards. BEFORE AN EARTHQUAKE Most of the things you can do to survive an earthquake happen before the earthquake … [Read more...]
