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Is The Oak Tree A Viable Survival Food Source? A full-grown tree is one of the magnificent trees in nature. Below are a few facts about the magnificent oak tree: • There are over 90 Species of oak in North America and 600 oak species worldwide • Al oaks grow acorns (this includes poison oak) • Fully grow oak trees can get up 148 feet tall…...

Can You Eat Oak Leaves and Acorns? Is The Oak Tree A Viable Survival Food Source? A full-grown tree is one of the magnificent trees in nature. Below are a few facts about the magnificent oak tree: • There are over 90 Species of oak in North America and 600 oak species worldwide • Al oaks grow acorns (this includes poison oak) [.....

Can You Eat Moss for Survival? There are over 12,000 different species of moss and over 3,600 lichen species. The good news is that most mosses and/or liches are not poisonous. However, just because it is not poisonous doesn't mean that either is a viable food source. This article will investigate mosses and lichens and do the following: List the Differences between Mosses and lichen…...

Is Moss Poisonous? Can You Eat Moss? Can You Eat Moss for Survival? There are over 12,000 different species of moss and over 3,600 lichen species. The good news is that most mosses and/or liches are not poisonous. However, just because it is not poisonous doesn’t mean that either is a viable food source. This article will investigate...

All Need To Know About DIY (Buttermilk, Baking Soda) Treatment, and More This article is for those city-slickers or suburban dwellers who have always had the luxury of using municipal sewer systems and are now considering buying a property that uses septic systems technology instead of centralized, city-owned, sewer. This article will help you with the following: 1. Tell you what septic tank does (I will get into what it does and the basic science on how it works)...

Buttermilk For Septic Tank, Baking Soda, Vinegar, and Other Septic Tank Hacks All Need To Know About DIY (Buttermilk, Baking Soda) Treatment, and More This article is for those city-slickers or suburban dwellers who have always had the luxury of using municipal sewer systems and are now considering buying a property that uses septic systems technology instead of centralized,....

Why Engine Oil Matters Motor oil and engines is a subject that the average male is expected to know about. However, because of embarrassment, or other reasons you might never learn about the various types of oil and the differences between two common engines-4 Cycle Engine, and the 2-Cycle Engine. Not knowing these basics can result in ruined equipment, that can cost you hundreds or thousands to fix....

In Search of a Substitute For 2 Cycle Engine Oil and More . . . Why Engine Oil Matters Motor oil and engines is a subject that the average male is expected to know about. However, because of embarrassment, or other reasons you might never learn about the various types of oil and the differences between two common engines-4 Cycle Engine, and the 2-Cycle Engine. N...

Hexamine Vs. Trioxane-What Is The Best Overall, Emergency Fuel Source? Hexamine and Trioxane are both artificial fuel sources that are designed for outdoor use. Each of these fuel sources is commonly used by hikers, backpackers, hunters, etc. As such, they are also a potential excellent addition to your disaster prep supplies. Both of these products will be examined and afterward, I will go into the advantages and disadvantages of both trioxane and hexamine....

Hexamine Vs Trioxane Fuel Tablets Hexamine Vs. Trioxane-What Is The Best Overall, Emergency Fuel Source? Hexamine and Trioxane are both artificial fuel sources that are designed for outdoor use. Each of these fuel sources is commonly used by hikers, backpackers, hunters, etc. As such, they are also a potential excellent addition to....

Should Strike Anywhere Matches Be Part Of Your Prepper Supplies? The Ohio Blue Tip Match is an extremely popular strike anywhere match brand. In fact, Ohio Blue Tip Matches are so popular that many use the Ohio Blue Tip name in place of "Strike Anywhere Matches". ("Anywhere Matches") Ohio Blue Tip Matches and all strike anywhere matches are extremely hard to find....

Are Blue Tip Matches Outlawed in the US? (“Strike Anywhere Match”) Should Strike Anywhere Matches Be Part Of Your Prepper Supplies? The Ohio Blue Tip Match is an extremely popular strike anywhere match brand. In fact, Ohio Blue Tip Matches are so popular that many use the Ohio Blue Tip name in place of “Strike Anywhere Matches”. (“Anywhere Matches”) Ohio Bl...

A Survivalist's Guide To The Pocket Gopher When the SHTF and you are out of food, beggars can't be choosers. You cannot eat food that will get you or your companions sick. But, to survive, you will need to be open-minded when it comes to food. One overlooked protein source is the gopher. (AKA-"Pocket Gopher). Gophers are abundant in North America and Central America, and the gopher population is abundant....

Are Gophers Edible? A Survivalist’s Guide To The Pocket Gopher When the SHTF and you are out of food, beggars can’t be choosers. You cannot eat food that will get you or your companions sick. But, to survive, you will need to be open-minded when it comes to food. One overlooked protein source is the gopher. (AKA-.....

Should the Liquid Bandage Be A Part Of Your First Aid Kit? Liquid bandages (AKA Adhesive Bandage) are first aid supplies that you might know much about. When used correctly, they can be a valuable addition to your disaster, first aid kit. This article will explore the pros and cons of the liquid bandage and also guide you when and where to use either first aid supply....

Does Liquid Bandage Expire? And Other Questions Answered . . . Should the Liquid Bandage Be A Part Of Your First Aid Kit? Liquid bandages (AKA Adhesive Bandage) are first aid supplies that you might know much about. When used correctly, they can be a valuable addition to your disaster, first aid kit. This article will explore the pros and cons of the liquid ban...

What's the Better Option-Multi Tool or Pocket Knife? The multitool and the pocketknife are invaluable tools for everyday life, outdoor adventures, and during a disaster. The Leatherman and the Victorionix Swiss Army knife are two of the most iconic and best representations of both the pocket knife and multitool. The multitool and the Swiss Army pocket knife aren’t substitutes for a toolbox....

Multi Tool Vs Pocket Knife What’s the Better Option-Multi Tool or Pocket Knife? The multitool and the pocketknife are invaluable tools for everyday life, outdoor adventures, and during a disaster. The Leatherman and the Victorionix Swiss Army knife are two of the most iconic and best representations of both the pocket knife...

Hatchet vs Machete-Which Should You Choose? Whether in your bug-out bag, SHTF backpack, or just a recreational camping trip, you'll likely have little room to carry survival equipment. That's why you'll need to make a choice on what you should put in your bag and what you should leave at home. As many outdoorsmen feel that the survival knife does it all, the hatchet, especially the machete, often overlooked survival tools....

Hatchet vs Machete Hatchet vs Machete-Which Should You Choose? Whether in your bug-out bag, SHTF backpack, or just a recreational camping trip, you’ll likely have little room to carry survival equipment. That’s why you’ll need to make a choice on what you should put in your bag and what you should leave at home....

Guide To Buying The Best Candle For Disaster Prep A candle is definitely, what you would consider old-school survival gear. And despite new technology, many survival kit lists recommend a candle. It makes sense as the candle doesn't need batteries, and if taken care of, it will not physically break. And anyone can use a candle. But, as candles are so simple, the importance of picking the correct one for your survival kit is often overlooked....

Do Candles Expire?-And Other Answers This Overlooked Survival Gear Guide To Buying The Best Candle For Disaster Prep A candle is definitely, what you would consider old-school survival gear. And despite new technology, many survival kit lists recommend a candle. It makes sense as the candle doesn’t need batteries, and if taken care of, it will not physically brea...

Is WD-40 Water Treatment "Fake News"? Wet feet, especially in the winter months, to put it mildly, "Not Good". In outdoor survival though having leaky winter boots could result in dire consequences. I.E. Frostbite. So, it should go without saying, you need waterproof your leather work boots, leather hiking shoes, leather jacket, etc. But, how do you do this? Should you buy commercial waterproof treatment?...

Is Waterproofing Boots With WD40 Recommended or Even Possible? Is WD-40 Water Treatment “Fake News”? Wet feet, especially in the winter months, to put it mildly, “Not Good”. In outdoor survival though having leaky winter boots could result in dire consequences. I.E. Frostbite. So, it should go without saying, you need waterproof your leather work boots,...