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News & Articles By Edsel Cook
06/20/2018
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By Edsel Cook
How to properly sight in a rifle scope
Mounting optics on your rifle will let you get the most bang for your buck. In an article from The Prepper Journal, a properly installed and sighted rifle scope is an immense boon to your marksmanship. The typical shoulder gun has two ways of mounting a scope: Drilled and tapped holes, or a rail interface […]
06/18/2018
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By Edsel Cook
A short list on primitive survival tools to use when SHTF
Primitive humans were adept at turning naturally available materials into useful tools. An article in Survivor Sullivan covers a list of simple survival equipment that could prove their worth in a SHTF scenario. A primitive toolset starts off with the basics. These literal sticks and stones will help build better implements. Small pebbles are used […]
06/18/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Tourniquet practice proven to improve survival in civilian trauma victims
Tourniquets are finally getting some good press, an article in News Wise stated. A newly published study showed that a properly fitted tourniquet can increase the chances of survival for a civilian victim who has suffered traumatic injuries. The technique was originally developed to stop wounded soldiers from bleeding to death. It was one of […]
06/16/2018
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By Edsel Cook
A how-to guide to harvesting rainwater
No homestead is truly off-grid and self-reliant if it doesn’t have a way to collect and store rainwater for later use. An article in The Prepping Guide shared four effective ways to harvest rainwater. The first and simplest technique is to place a rain barrel beneath a downspout. Make sure the barrel is resting on a flat […]
06/15/2018
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By Edsel Cook
How to SWAT-proof your security door
If your house is a castle, your front door is the portcullis. An article in Survivopedia states that you should build and install your own security door that can withstand violent forces – including a SWAT team. You will need the following tools and materials to make your own DIY-door: Band saw or table saw Caulk […]
06/14/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Setting up an air filtration system for your shelter during pandemic outbreaks
Pandemics caused by terrifying pathogens – such as the Ebola virus – are one of the possible disasters looming over the horizon as humankind careens towards its destruction. In order to survive such a virulent crisis, you must know how to filter out airborne contaminants from your shelter, an article in Backdoor Survival states. Airborne […]
06/13/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Are you prepared for an EMP attack? Stock up on these items that will continue to work after one
An electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack by a hostile nation would wreak absolute chaos by taking out vital services and systems that we take for granted. To survive the aftermath of such an attack, an article from Smart Prepper Gear listed a number of vital items that will remain usable and useful. First on the list […]
06/10/2018
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By Edsel Cook
A prepper’s guide to applying and storing a tourniquet
When you get badly injured and are bleeding out, having a tourniquet handy and knowing how to apply it within seconds can save your life. A prepper should, therefore, learn the right way to use and store it, an article in Imminent Threat Solutions (ITS) states. The very first thing to do is buy proper […]
06/09/2018
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By Edsel Cook
How to read the weather correctly and prepare for it properly
One of the more useful skills for a prepper is reading the weather. Knowing how to predict the weather will let you prepare accordingly. (h/t to PreppersWill.com.) The services of a weather forecaster will not always be available. There are areas and times where you have no access to outside communication. The weather can also diverge from […]
06/04/2018
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By Edsel Cook
What most preppers forget: How to disaster-proof your important documents
You may have prepared yourself, your loved ones, and even your home for disasters. But have you taken steps to securing valuable documents like your identification? A Preppers Survive article tackles how you can protect these vulnerable and vital documents when SHTF. Take a leaf out of the playbook of policemen, soldiers, and other people […]
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