I was recently in France for a short trip and while there I couldn’t resist heading to some of the knife shops in Paris. I know, I have a problem. While there I got hold of a knife for a few days to quaff my ...
Doomsday prepping on a budget
Have you wondered who these doomsday preppers are and what doomsday preppers really do? Few years back the idea of doomsday prepping may have sounded crazy to many of us. But given the increasing number of world calamities today, the idea of preparing ourselves for ...
Scorpion Crossbow Review
We start this review after I have sweated profusely putting the bow together. I don’t know what sort of hulk they had in the picture, but I could not string it with one hand. I couldn’t even string it with two hands so I caved ...
Petromax FK2 Kettle Review
This is a 1.2 litre aluminium kettle, which is plenty to serve a family of 4 with a good hot brew, although they do offer a 0.5 litre version for solo hikers who value space and weight a little more. Like other kettles of this ...
UK Knife Laws Explained: A Comprehensive Overview
Knife laws in the United Kingdom regulate the sale, possession, and use of knives. It is illegal to carry a knife in public without good reason, and it is illegal to sell a knife to anyone under the age of 18. In addition to these ...
Hacks to Start Homesteading Even if You Have Almost No Money!
Homesteading is all about self sufficiency, sustainability and lifestyle change. It is about no longer being reliant on service delivery but being resourceful and living off the land and with nature. These ten hacks will have you homesteading for cheap! Planting a Vegetable Garden This ...
How To Render Tallow
Tallow is a type of rendered animal fat that has been used for cooking and other purposes for centuries. It is a cheap, versatile, and long-lasting fat that can be used as a substitute for butter, lard, or other cooking fats. It is also a ...
The Grey Man’s Philosophy: The Benefits and Limitations of Blending In
The concept of “becoming the grey man” refers to the idea of blending into one’s surroundings and avoiding attracting unwanted attention or standing out. This can be useful in a variety of situations, including travel, urban survival, and even in everyday life. In this article, ...
Flint knapping for beginners
*This article was submitted as a guest publication by an outside source.* Making a knife from a flint stone is easier than you think, it only takes a few minutes to make a razor sharp edge. It’s called knapping, don’t worry it’s just a posh ...
Choosing the Right Survival Shelters
Choosing the Right Survival Shelters If when SHTF you are planning to bugout or your bug-in plan has been compromised you may be forced to take shelter elsewhere and Choosing the Right Survival Shelters could be a matter of life and death. Survival shelters are as ...