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TWELTH WILDERNESS GATHERING 2015 13th to 16th August
The Wilderness
Gathering has over the years become a firm date in the diaries of
those who enjoy bushcraft, nature and wilderness survival skills. The
previous ten years have seen this event grow from a small event in
one field with some traders and schools sharing bushcraft skills and
knowledge to a festival of wilderness living skills encompassing
bushcraft/survival and woodland crafts.
The show has grown into an event with something for all the family with stories and music by the campfire in the evenings and skills workshops and activities throughout the three whole days of the festival.
The Wilderness Gathering has without a doubt become the premier family event for all those interested in bush crafts and the great outdoors.
The show has bushcraft clubs for all age groups of children to get involved in plus more activities for all including den building and wilderness skills classes for all.
There are hands on demonstrations of game preparation, knife sharpening, basha boat building, bowmaking, greenwood working, archery and axe throwing and primitive fire lighting to name just a few. There are talks on survival phycology, classes on falconry and wilderness survival fishing. All of these skills are there for everybody and anybody to participate in.
You can probably pick up information on nearly all the skills needed to live in the wilderness and prosper at The Wilderness Gathering.
There is a wealth of good quality trade stands that are carefully selected to be in theme for the show selling everything from custom knives to tipis and outdoor clothing to primitive tools. The organisers have even laid on a free service bring and buy stall where you can bring along your used and unwanted kit and they’ll sell it for you.
There are local scout and explorer groups on site promoting the World Wide Scouting Movement as well helping out with some of the classes and site logistics.
The catering is within the theme of the event with venison and game featuring on the menus plus organic cakes and drinks. The woodland and open field camping facilities (with hot showers) giving you the option to visit for the whole weekend or just to attend as a day visitor.
Check out www.wildernessgathering.co.uk or call 0845 8387062 you really won’t regret it.
The show has grown into an event with something for all the family with stories and music by the campfire in the evenings and skills workshops and activities throughout the three whole days of the festival.
The Wilderness Gathering has without a doubt become the premier family event for all those interested in bush crafts and the great outdoors.
The show has bushcraft clubs for all age groups of children to get involved in plus more activities for all including den building and wilderness skills classes for all.
There are hands on demonstrations of game preparation, knife sharpening, basha boat building, bowmaking, greenwood working, archery and axe throwing and primitive fire lighting to name just a few. There are talks on survival phycology, classes on falconry and wilderness survival fishing. All of these skills are there for everybody and anybody to participate in.
You can probably pick up information on nearly all the skills needed to live in the wilderness and prosper at The Wilderness Gathering.
There is a wealth of good quality trade stands that are carefully selected to be in theme for the show selling everything from custom knives to tipis and outdoor clothing to primitive tools. The organisers have even laid on a free service bring and buy stall where you can bring along your used and unwanted kit and they’ll sell it for you.
There are local scout and explorer groups on site promoting the World Wide Scouting Movement as well helping out with some of the classes and site logistics.
The catering is within the theme of the event with venison and game featuring on the menus plus organic cakes and drinks. The woodland and open field camping facilities (with hot showers) giving you the option to visit for the whole weekend or just to attend as a day visitor.
Check out www.wildernessgathering.co.uk or call 0845 8387062 you really won’t regret it.
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BASIC PREP
LIST FOR ONE MONTH/ONE ADULT
I
thought that I would come up with a very basic but practical list of
preps that only need to be multiplied by the number of people in your
family or group.Water:
30 gallons per person minimumCanned
meals:
30 cans per person (Pasta meat mixes; Chunky type soups; Chili;
etc.)Canned/Tinned
meat
spreads and similar items for sandwiches: 12 cansPeanut
Butter:
2-3 lbs per personJam/Jelly:
1-2 lbs per personCrackers:
4 1 lb. boxes per person (for sandwiches and snacks)Canned
fruit:
12 cans per personInstant
breakfast cereal:
30 packs per personVegetable/fruit
juices:
1 gallon per personCoffee,
(2 lb) tea, hot chocolate etc.
Consider instant in case no electricity.Dry
milk:
Large box, increase if frequent milk drinker; 2 per childDessert
items:
Canned or single serve puddings and similar , hard candy, or similar
comfort foods and "treats", if funds allowSugar:
5 lbsSalt:
1 lb; other spices/condiments as desiredBaking
soda:
1 boxIbuprofen:
bottle 100Multiple
Vitamin:
1 bottle/30 day supplyPrescription
Medications: minimum
30 days supplyAntibacterial
soap:
1 per sinkHand
sanitizer:minimum
1 pocket size and one large to refill fromBleach-
unscented, 1 gallonVinegar:
plain, 1 gallon for disinfectant purposesToilet
paper
10-15 rollsPaper
towels;
6 rollsPaper
plates, cups, disposable silverware
Manual can opener
Camp Stove, or other alternative heating method to boil water and fuelFlashlights: One per person minimum, consider LED lights to reduce battery usage. Additional LED headlamps extremely useful.Radio: battery poweredBatteries: 3 to 4 sets per battery powered itemFire extinguishers
Battery operated smoke detectors Children specific items: Food, formula, nappies, OTC medicines.
Manual can opener
Camp Stove, or other alternative heating method to boil water and fuelFlashlights: One per person minimum, consider LED lights to reduce battery usage. Additional LED headlamps extremely useful.Radio: battery poweredBatteries: 3 to 4 sets per battery powered itemFire extinguishers
Battery operated smoke detectors Children specific items: Food, formula, nappies, OTC medicines.
No HGV Drivers
No Food
As preppers and
survivalists we prep for natural and man made disasters and even
nuclear war, but it appears that with our "Just in time"
economy and supermarket ordering system we could be at risk of a
total disruption of food deliveries which could turn into looting and
even food rioting.
The reason is there
are not enough HGV drivers in the UK.
Britain is on the
brink of a food crisis caused by a shortage lorry drivers which could
lead to empty shelves this summer.
Shoppers could
literally be faced with empty shelves without urgent action to
recruit an army of lorry drivers, it was warned today.
Chancellor George
Osborne is under pressure to announce support for training in the
haulage industry in the Budget this week, amid warnings of a worrying
shortage of 45,000 drivers.
The crisis in in the
industry could mean food shortages at peak times, including this
Easter and the summer months.
New training rules
mean the logistics industry is thousands of drivers short, according
to the UK Commission for Employment and Skills.
The Freight
Transport Association claims more than 20,000 drivers have quit since
September.
It comes after a new
Driver Certificate of Professional Competence was introduced across
the EU, which meant drivers had to complete an extra 35 hours
training, costing some £500.
Hauliers say the
rules mean there are not enough people to drive lorries across the
country, raising the prospect of 'empty shelves'.
Mr Osborne is being
urged to find £150million to increase training for thousands of
drivers before the shortages hit vital supplies.
Richard Burnett, the
chief executive of the Road Haulage Association, told the Telegraph:
'We need George Osborne to dig deep and find a way through this.
The problem isn't
going to go away. If it's not tackled in this Budget, then whoever
comes in to government are going to have to wake up and recognise
that this is a significant issue and it's growing. We've no young
people coming through into the industry.
Six weeks before
Christmas, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin urged people to
'get their shopping done' in case the driver shortage hit the supply
of food and presents.
He defended the new
EU rules, arguing that drivers need to know how to drive their
lorries properly.
But he urged people
not to leave their shopping until the last minute, in case supply
lines are affected.
I think people must
accept that everything on a shelf was delivered by a truck and
anything can prevent that truck from either setting off or actually
arriving. Surely this must be seen as another reason to prep, I hope
so anyway.
The U.K mock
SHTF scenario DX w/e (part 3)
The U.K mock SHTF
scenario DX w/e (part 3) will be holding their 3rd year event on June
the 27th.
It is an event for
preppers and people like minded to get together over the air through
CB and PMR for a weekend.
They have chosen CB and
PMR as they are license free and simple to work and legal for anyone
to use in the UK.
All people taking part
get listed on a google map on line and giving a call sign for the
weekend.
There will also be a
time table so people can find each other over the 2 days and the
night.
Most people take part
and BUG OUT for the weekend but some just join in from a parked car
on a hill or from home if they are not able to get out and about.
On their Face Book page
you can see past events at Uk shtf preppers and all so one or two
uploaded to you tube.
The idea is as
follows.
It’s a SHTF scenario
of your choice.... zombie attack, a world war or a flood has took out
your town/city and all land lines, mobile networks and the internet
is down due to whatever you are prepping for and you need to make a
call for whatever reason...
So what do you
do????
Grab your BUG OUT BAG
and head for the hills!!!!!! Radios normally work better from high
ground so the plan would be to bug out to high ground and see who you
can find on the radio.
More information will
be handed out closer to the weekend.
But there are a few
rules......
If you bug out please
make sure you have permission to be on that land.
After the weekend
please clean up your location before going home (LNT)
The radios used are
open for anyone to use in the UK so please be polite and respectful
to ALL other operators.
Make sure you are safe,
you do not want to call out for help for real.
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Front packs first and foremost allow for easy access of gear without
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In many adventure
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ability to reach essential gear fast without the removal of a
backpack. Simplicity is the foremost purpose of the front pack but
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In all there are
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Bugging Out
When the situation around you is so bad that you
have to leave, then go. The military referred to it as "Bugging
Out".
This can be a complete disaster all by itself, but
a little prior planning will certainly help. There are three things
that you should consider before going anywhere:
Where are you going?
How are you going to get there?
What will you do when you get there?
You should plan for the worst possible situation.
If you live in a highly populated area the roads will be jammed up.
The airlines may or may not be flying in or out of your area.
Buses, trains and taxis will be full, if
working. Walking may be dangerous. So what do you do?
Consider first: Stay at home. Bunker In.
Everything you have is already there. You and your family know where
everything is, and you are in an area you are familiar with. But are
you safe staying at home? Is there a raging fire close by heading
your way? Is there a flood? Terrorist threat or actual terrorist
activity?
Is there a nuclear, biological or chemical
problem in your area?
Is the electricity and water still working? Are
thugs running rampant? Is it summer or winter with lots of snow? Is
there a wild elephant in the yard? You have to consider all the facts
before you decide to bug out. If, after all this thinking, you still
have to leave, what do you take with you?
Most travel today has to be by private vehicle.
Even with the streets jammed with others trying to get away, it is
still your best bet for getting out safely. If you haven't already
done it, prepare an vehicle emergency kit.
This kit depends a lot on the size of your
vehicle, and the number of people in your party. Here's a list of
some items you may want to include in your own vehicle emergency kit:
VEHICLE EMERGENCY KIT CONTENTS (Minimum)
Extra fuel in an approved container.
Warm clothing for everyone in your party.
Maps of the area you are leaving/going to.
12 Volt tire inflation pump.
Spare tire... a real one.
Blankets, towels, pillows.
Roll of plastic sheeting or large plastic bags.
Torch with spare bulbs and batteries.
Fire extinguisher.
Small shelter or tent.
Small cooking set & charcoal briquettes.
Individualized personal non-perishable items.
Snow Chains for tires.
Folding shovel.
Compass
Tools for vehicle repair
Extra oil for engine and transmission
Change of clothing for everyone in your party.
1 Gallon of water per person in your party, per
day. Plan on 3 days
Emergency food for up to 3 days without re-supply,
preferably dehydrated types.
Books suitable for all members of your party.
A heavy knife, axe, or machete.
Weapons of choice.
All the above items, except the water, can be kept
locked in your car all year long. Water can only be included when the
outside temperatures will stay above freezing. A frozen water
container will crack, and when it thaws will leak out all over your
stuff. Space permitting, feel free to add any other items you think
you will need.
KEEP YOUR VEHICLE IN TOP MECHANICAL CONDITION,
ALL THE TIME. KEEP THE TANK FILLED. NEVER LET THE TANK GO BELOW 1/4
FULL.
The Best Place to go is the place you've already
set up.
Where are you going? And for how long? If you can
safely travel, try for a safe place the shortest distance away from
your home that you can find.
Is it a hotel on the other side of town, or
Grandma's house in another county? The shortest distance to safety
gets you off the roads the quickest.
Did you make arrangements with a friend or
relative, in advance, to use their home as a "bug out"
location? Did you agree for him/her to come to your house if they
have an emergency? You should have.
Consider the following when deciding WHERE to
go:
Is the location you have pre-arranged under the
same threat as you are? Floods and bad weather will cover huge areas,
but forest fires are generally smaller in area.
Does the location you choose have all the
facilities that you need in order to survive? Is their water and
electricity still on, or is it questionable? Are hospitals available?
Can every member of your party agree to where you
plan to go?
Is food and water available where you plan to go?
Is the shelter large enough to handle you, your
party, and everyone else who may show up to use the same facility?
Is the area you pick in a relatively safe
location, or will the situation later deteriorate and force you to
pack up and move again?
Are you comfortable with your decision?
Once you've considered all the items above, and
you've made your decision, it's time to pack up. Everyone in your
party must know ahead of time how much space they will be allotted in
your vehicle.
If you have a small car and someone shows up with
a trunk full of clothes, you've got a problem. Like a ship at sea, if
it's your car, you are the Captain. Your decisions stand...don't back
down. Pack all the things you absolutely HAVE to have first.
Then add all those "nice to have"
items next. Don't forget important items.
PACKING CHECKLIST ("Need to Have" items)
The relevant maps with or without a sat nav
Medications for a 30-day supply. Prescriptions for
refill, if necessary.
Glasses and spare glasses, sunglasses.
Warm clothing for cold weather, regardless of the
time of year.
Extra shoes, belts, gloves, and hats.
Mobile phone/s and 12 volt charger.
At least one change of clothing each.
Extra shoes and shoelaces
Dental care items. Includes false teeth care.
List of names, addresses and telephone numbers for
family, friends, co-workers
Elderly care products, hearing aid batteries.
MONEY. As much as you can get. Hide it.
Female hygiene products.
Baby care items: nappies, food/milk mix, bottles,
etc.
Personal hygiene items: Top of list: Toilet Paper
Laundry detergent, softeners, personal soap.
Lose change for vending machines and telephones.
Credit cards, ID cards, Insurance papers.
NHS card/number and National Insurance number
Handicapped persons - special equipment and
supplies needed for daily life.
Any special item of apparel that anyone in your
party needs to live day-to-day.
Everything else is on the "Nice to Have"
list. There are just a few items that I include on my "Nice to
Have" list. Most of them involve entertaining children. But, in
planning for any trip, water, food, and shelter have to be
considered:
WATER: The number one priority on your list of
survival items. One gallon per person per day. There must be a means
of refilling or re-supplying your water while you travel. If your
travel is planned for 1 day...and the roads are jammed...it may take
3 days.
You must have water to live. If the electricity is
out all along your route, you will not be able to get either food or
fuel. Most of the stores and restaurants on the route will be
closed.
Don't depend on someone else to help you...they're
probably worse off than you are.
FOOD: Dehydrated food requires water to re-hydrate
it so it can be eaten. Pre-plan what foods you ALL can eat, and add
them to your car. Plan at least for 3 days’ worth of food.
You can live a long time without food, but only a
short time without water. Do not take foods that are overly salty or
make people thirsty. An ice chest of fresh fruit and sandwiches goes
a long way.
Small children need milk, so don't forget that
item.
Include some snacks to augment the above supply.
Don't be afraid to have the same thing 3 days in a row. It's boring
but it cuts down on buying supplies. If you include perishable food,
you must eat it the first day out, or it will spoil.
The ice in even the best quality chest will
eventually melt. (Melted ice = water.) You can wash using melted
water from the ice chest...it's very "refreshing"...and
cold.
Every car should already have an emergency
first aid kit.
There are many commercially available kits out
there that have adequate supplies for up to 3 days, barring
catastrophic accidents.
However, most kits only include enough plasters
for one person, for 2 or 3 days. Consider buying extras and throwing
them in the kit.
You don't have a first aid kit...get one.
SHELTER: Shelter includes the time you are
travelling as well as when you get there. Nobody can drive
continuously for 3 days without relief. Eventually, you will have to
stop, eat a meal, and sleep.
Hotels and motels may not be available. The
roadside rest areas will already be full, if you're allowed in them
at all. What to do? If you can find a friendly local in the area off
the main road (particularly farmers), you can ask to camp on their
property.
Be sure to assure them you will clean up your mess
before you leave. You can even offer to pay them for their
inconvenience. Private property is safer than public areas in a mass
evacuation. But public camp-sites (parks, forests, etc.) may still be
open.
OK: You've got your vehicle fully packed with
everything you need to travel. You've counted heads, and everyone is
present and ready to go. Are you ready? Not yet.
HOW TO GET THERE? The route of travel between two
places in the UK is almost infinitely variable. . Remember there's a
lot to think about on how you are going to travel to your
destination:
Route Planning Considerations
Does your planned route avoid major populated
areas? More people = more problems.
Are all the roads open?
How many drivers are available you trust?
Are there places available where you can
reasonably expect to get water, fuel, and food?
Are the civil authorities still available to
direct traffic and provide emergency services?
Is another route available, even if it's longer?
Are all the bridges and tunnels open?
Does this route avoid bad weather conditions, or
take them into account?
Can this route safely be driven at night?
Can anyone unfamiliar with the route drive it
while you are resting?
Does an alternative route offer better conditions
and safety than the originally proposed route?
Are there safe areas within a reasonable drive
that you can use for emergency sheltering, including camping
overnight, if required?
Is driving time a planning factor?
Are mountains, or hazardous terrain a problem for
your vehicle?
Can you safely get to "A" from "B"?
You made your decision, you're on the road. You
left word with friends in the area you just left on where you were
going, and how you plan to get there. You promise to keep others
informed of departure and arrival times.
You know someone will miss you if you don't show
up in a reasonable time period. Your plan works perfectly, and now
you have arrived where you were supposed to be.
Once at your destination, quickly evaluate the
shelter arrangements. Is it too crowded? Is it safe or unsafe. Are
there people there you don't trust? Evaluate everything.
If something doesn't "smell right", move
on to another shelter.
The last resort is to sleep on the side of the
road or in the car park of a shopping centre.
Ask the local police if there is a safe place to
park and sleep. You probably will not be allowed to cook over a
camp-fire in the local shopping centre car park.
Putting tent pegs in concrete is very difficult
too. But, assuming the current shelter will be OK, they next logical
step is to ask "NOW WHAT?"...
YOUR GUESS IS AS GOOD AS MINE!
You're alive and well. You have money and the
tools to survive. Get on with your life. Post-Disaster Recovery is an
entirely different problem.
What
is a BOV, and Do I Need One?
A BOV or Bug Out Vehicle is some form of transport
that will take you away from your current location in a time of
crisis or distress. Almost anything that will move can be considered
a potential BOV candidate.
That includes motor vehicles, animals, human
powered devices or anything that can carry or tow some kind of load.
The next question is "do I need one?"
The simple answer is yes, it is very likely that
you will need something to move you and your stuff around at one time
or another. Even if you are well set up in a great location, there
may come a time you will need to move.
I can’t elaborate on what the circumstances may
be to make you move, but I can make some suggestions that will help
you decide what you may require when that time comes.
Firstly, how many, how far, how much, how often?
This is where you start to question what you need to move and how far
you need to move it. If it is just one person, and they have a small
bag of things, then the demands are not great.
However, if it is your whole family, and
everything goes with you including the kitchen sink, then you will
need something more substantial.
How many?
So, how many people are included in the group that
are willing and able to move from your established location? Take
into consideration that if your group is large, some might not wish
to go even if it is against their better judgement.
Some of the group may have special requirements
that will take up more space, things that cannot be left behind like
medical equipment or wheelchairs.
Also consider that you may even have extra people
to move around. You never know what might happen, and if you can make
provision for these possibilities, within reason, more power to you.
How far?
Is your new location across the road, across the
city, across the county, across the country, maybe even across the
world! You will need to identify the location you wish to get to, and
what might be required to get there.
That includes consumables, possible repairs and
any chance you might have to adjust your course. Make allowances in
your plan to get there via the ‘scenic route’.
How much?
This is what you plan to take with you if you do
have to move. If you are in a set location with good resources and a
chance of living well, then your absence may be short, until you can
return.
In that case, short term items are of prime
consideration, with a few longer term items thrown in just in case.
If you plan to bug out, and stay bugged out, then
you will have to take a lot of gear with you. You must make plans to
take all that gear with you safely and efficiently.
You may have to leave some of it behind, or hide
it until the time is right to retrieve it. You may have to hide some
of your gear beforehand to lessen the burden later on. This must all
be considered and factored into your plan.
How often?
Do you plan to move once, a few times or be
continually on the move? If it is just once, think about where that
one move is going to, and will you have to move again?
If the answer is yes, then your plans for the one
move have already failed. Also, if you plan to continually move, will
you be able to stay for an extended period in one spot if the
circumstance permit?
You must be willing to be flexible in these plans,
even if you have no thoughts of going anywhere, it is wise to be
prepared ahead of time if the unthinkable occurs and you do have to
move.
Different styles of travel require different modes
of transport, and the transport you select must be able to follow
those plans, or you aren’t going anywhere!
In the end, if you plan to survive for a long
time, you will very likely have to move around a little no matter how
well prepared you are, as even the best-laid plans sometimes fail.
Whichever way you decide to go, a good reliable
BOV should always be placed high on the list of needs, even if it is
just as an emergency.
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Choosing a BOL
Location
If your BOL comes under attack here is the
priority of defence – Person(s), Water, Food, Fire making,
Shelter.
It may sound illogical not to include
weapons in the top 5 however a resourceful prepper/survival should be
able to make a make shift weapon.
Accessibility to food and water is critical to a
BOL. The strong preference is to have the water and food source(s)
within the confines of the actual BOL. If not on the BOL very nearby,
since going to get the food/water consumes energy and time. Both will
be in short supply once SHTF.
Stored Food – Store food in a location that is
at the core of your BOL. The location should be a critical OpSec item
and not discussed with anyone that has not been vetted. I highly
recommend that your stored food be stored in more than one location.
Your stored food location should be temperature controlled if
possible (cellar, bunker, insulation, air flow), water proof (or at
least the containers the food is in)
Grown food supplies should be spaced out to
conceal the crops, not to mention hide the numbers in the retreat.
One can take an educated guess of your numbers based on the amount of
food being grown, even the amount of waste being produced.
Raising livestock takes special care when looking
for a BOL. One has to ensure proper draining and terrain types for
the livestock they plan on raising. My preference is unless the BOL
can be well defended stick with smaller livestock that can be mobile
such as chickens, ducks, rabbits and goats.
As for wildlife when looking for a BOL look at
maps to see surrounding water sources and places where wildlife is
likely to be. Also look for signs of wildlife such as droppings,
tracks and rubbing s. Also talking with local hunters will yield
clues of where the local wildlife is.
Water is almost as critical as shelter for
survival.
Well Water – Is the best source one can have
since in most prepper events the underground water table will be
intact. The well needs to be well defended since the well water can
be accessed and tampered with in a surgical strike. Also just because
it’s from a water table does not mean it’s safe to drink (ask
anyone that has had a gasoline leak near their well). If possible dig
a well in sandy soil since the sand will act as a natural filter
A stream, river or pond is a good thing to have on
one’s BOL (a spring fed pond or stream being the best). The major
issue with running water is lack of control since most will run
through one’s BOL and not start and stop on it. Also it is not a
source you can for the most part locate where it’s tactically
sound.
Much like stored food, make sure it’s in a core
location. Also make sure the container that you are using is designed
for long term liquid storage and if possible use layered storage
methods so if one layer is breached the other layer keeps the
water/food intact.
This is a large and vague topic, the main reason
is how Defendable a BOL is depend on so many factors and is heavily
dependent on the person as well. In general you want a location in
which access can be controlled, in a location that is off the main
path or blends in well with the environment.
If you are low on manpower the object will be to
make the BOL as shabby and unoccupied as possible. If you have the
manpower then you want to do the opposite and make the BOL as
impressive as possible.
A hill is a double edged sword in that it makes
one able to see a greater distance however bad guys can see the BOL
from a greater distance.
Prepper
Training
As more catastrophes seem to be accelerating more
and more I am becoming convinced that the collapse of society is only
a matter of time.
The true survivalist can feel that they are ready
for the chaos, but without actually experiencing these extreme
adversities first hand are they?
In the military soldiers are conditioned and
trained beforehand and made to be as prepared as possible for the
real hardships on and off the battlefield. The survivalist can to be
more mentally and physically prepared for the falling apart of
civilization that so many survivalists and the general public feel is
inevitable.
Self-reliance also has to do with being ready for
the sudden loss of everything we all have become way too accustomed
to.
Experiencing a type of mock realism can get you
more mentally prepared for when society starts to quickly
disintegrate around you.
The following tips (suggestions) should help you,
‘the survivalist/prepper cope better when things do start to fall
apart.
See what it is like to go without the utilities
such as electricity by turning them off for at least a couple of
hours.
Go at least 24 hours without electronic
conveniences; no computer, no television, no cell phone, etc. This
will be a wakeup call for many.
The internet will not be there after many
catastrophes, become use to receiving information from other sources
such as books.
Spend some nights using only candles and or
battery operated lights to illuminate the darkness.
Start storing rainwater and start watering your
plants and garden with it.
Try cooking some of your meals using a solar oven,
barbecue, fire pit, something not dependent on the electric or gas
companies.
Flush the toilet for one day or more using only
water you have previously stored, or use a portable toilet.
Instead of throwing away a piece of damaged
clothing, try to repair it, sew it, then wear it again.
Take any household item and write down every
creative way you can use it.
Find other means of some of your trash disposal,
something else rather than the city or county trash pick up services.
Have a fake imaginary illness and fictionally
treat that sickness with only what you have available to you in your
home.
Gather your family and even your friends together
that feel like you do, and see what it like for all of you to be
confined to a smaller space.
Use ‘other” means of cooling or heating your
home for a few days that is of course safe.
Actually walk or bicycle to run some of your
errands other than using a motor vehicle.
Start spending some very quiet time alone. You may
have to be alone after ‘it’ happens.
Try using alternative means of bathing
occasionally, like using one of those solar showers, or heating water
over a fire to be used to bathe with.
See what ingenious gadget made from junk you can
think of to make hard times easier.
Try washing dishes and clothes on occasion without
using the dishwasher or washing machine, dry clothes on a clothes
line.
Experiment by trying to purify dirty polluted
water, without drinking it, and see how clean you can get it.
Scavenger hunt. Take some time and collect
everything, not hazardous, you find on the ground and ask yourself,
what can I do and use what I have?
Take along a pad of paper and write down
everything you see at a park or recreation area. Observation skills
will help you stay alive better after chaos breaks loose.
Try to locate some place off the beaten path using
only a paper map, compass, or landmarks.
Spend some days outdoors when the weather is
miserable (not dangerous), like raining all day long, you may have to
live this way in the future.
See how fast you can get your essentials together
and ready to leave.
If you plan to stay where you are, thoroughly
become familiar with every street, landmark, trees, houses, etc.
within 2 miles of your home, walk the area often.
The truly “ready” survivalist should be
training themselves to be prepared to undergo things that are going
to be vastly different and very difficult to adjust to and handle. By
using some or all of these prep tips now and before the
aftermath of “the nightmare” that is coming, you will be more
adapt at handling it.
Add your personal preparation exercises to this to
make you even more mega disaster ready.
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The Humble
Dandelion
Before we get to the dandelion coffee,
let's learn a bit about dandelion.
Volumes could be written on the many
uses of Dandelion, indeed they have been!
This common weed is often hated and
poisoned by those preferring a “weed free” lawn, while those of
us in love with dandelion and its many uses happily support it taking
over our lawns.
This plant was purposefully brought to
North America by Europeans not wanting to leave this valuable
resource behind.
Every part of the dandelion can be used
as food or medicine, making back door herbalism simple and easy, as
it should be.
When the first spring leaves pop up out
of the ground they can be harvested heavily and eaten fresh with
salads, made into a delicious pesto, or dried for tea.
The leaves are highly nutritious,
containing large amounts of vitamin A, calcium, potassium, and many
more vitamins and minerals.
The French call this plant
pissenlit, which alludes to its strong diuretic properties.
A tea of dandelion leaves is a great
way to flush excess water from the system. (Of course, before using
this effective remedy we always want to make sure the water retention
is caused by a non-serious condition like sitting on an airplane too
long.)
When eaten with meals, the bitter taste
of the leaves helps to promote digestion by stimulating bile to
relieve indigestion and other digestive disturbances.
The root is a great ally for the liver.
It can be eaten fresh in a variety of recipes. Dandelion root can
help clear up acne and other skin disruptions with the root cause
being a stagnant liver.
Most herbalists agree that
long-term use of dandelion is needed for best results.
The flower can be eaten in salads, or
fried up as fritters as below. An oil made from dandelion flowers is
warming and can be applied externally to relieve arthritis and other
aches and pains.
Lastly the latex, or sap, from the
dandelion stems can be used topically on warts. Apply several times
daily for best results.
My favourite way to enjoy dandelion is
by making dandelion coffee with the roots. This beverage doesn’t
contain the caffeine found in coffee, but does have a rich, dark
taste similar to coffee.
Like burdock, dandelion’s strong
diuretic activity makes it an inappropriate choice for someone with
low blood pressure or excessive urination.
Dandelion Coffee
Prior to decocting the dandelion root,
roast the dried chopped root in a cast iron pan until it fragrant and
has changed colour from being off-white to light and dark brown.
For each 8 oz of water you are making,
use 1-2 teaspoons of the roasted root.
Add the root to simmering water and
continue to simmer while covered for 7–15 minutes
The resulting brew will be darkly
coloured.
I enjoy my dandelion coffee with
cream, and many people enjoy adding honey as well.
Dandelion Fritters
This time of year, one of my favourite
activities is making and eating dandelion flower fritters. The
simple dandelion is one of my favourite herbs.
Did I just say herb in reference to
dandelion Yep! This plant is tenacious, despite many peoples
best efforts to eradicate it from their lawns, and thankfully so
since she has so much to offer.
But, I was going to tell you about
fritters.
First of all I love gathering the
dandelion flowers – just the tops for fritters.
They are easy to pick and so bright and
cheery on a sunny day. Usually, I want to pick more than I
need, just because the gathering is so fun. Pick them in the sunshine
when they are open, and when you have time to make the fritters right
after gathering.
Bring your basket of flowers inside,
find a bowl, and mix together one egg and one cup of milk. Stir
in a cup of flour and your fritter batter is ready to go.
(If you like your fritters sweet you
can add a little maple syrup or honey.)
Now, prepare a skillet on the stove
with gently warmed olive oil – keep it over medium heat.
Take one of the flowers and hold it by
the greens at the base of the flower petals. Dip the petals into the
batter and twirl until the flower is covered.
Drop it into the skillet, flower side
down. Continue dipping and dropping flowers, checking the first
ones every once in a while to see if they are brown.
When they’ve lightly browned, flip
them over and brown them on the other side.
When they’re brown on both sides
remove them from the skillet and drain the excess oil on paper towel.
For a sweet treat, drizzle them with
maple syrup, honey, jam, or powdered sugar.
For savoury fritters try dipping in
mustard or adding some savoury herbs to the batter.
Fish Farming
as a Source of Protein
Fish farming has become an increasingly
popular way for people to raise their own source of edible fish,
right in their backyard.
The idea of fish farming may have once
sounded like a silky, eccentric concept, but today it can be a
lucrative business. Do you think that lobster at the seafood
restaurant and all that shrimp will just continue to come from the
ocean?
Not even mother nature is an unlimited
supply of fish, which is why we see an increase today in lobster
farms or shrimp farms, etc. We are simply using the vast supply given
to us by nature faster than it can reproduce itself.
As interesting as "aquaculture"
is, large scale fish farming is not what will be covered here. We
will be looking at fish farming for the single family, from the
benefits of raising your own supply of fish to the equipment needed
to do so.
So, with the abundance of fish on the
market shelves, in whatever form, why would anyone want to go to the
trouble of sustaining their own fish farm?
First of all, the alleged "fresh"
fish in stores can be rather pricey, and if fish is a major source of
your protein requirements, then you may want to consider investing in
your own continual supply.
Secondly, commercial fish is more
likely to contain high amounts of pesticides. If you raise your own
fish properly, they are guaranteed to be healthier, without
additional pollution residues.
Third, farmed fish has a higher fat
content than commercial fish, but it is monounsaturated so it helps
raise good cholesterol (HDL) levels but not the bad (LDL).
To raise your own fish you will need
good water with a pH of 7, a temperature of 55 degrees F, and a high
oxygen content. There is simple equipment that can be used to achieve
these ideal conditions.
To begin with, you need a tank. A
tank can be a small swimming pool the size of 12 feet across and up
to 3 feet high.
Or, you can make a more permanent
concrete structure and coat it with waterproof compound.
Along with the tank you will also need
an aerator and a filter. An aerator is needed as fish need plenty of
oxygen to survive, and studies have shown that constant aeration can
double fish production.
You can find commercial aerators at a
few farm supply stores that carry aquaculture supplies and set it up
in your tank, or you can purchase a submersible spray fountain.
Home-made filters are made from a large
metal drum filled with gravel or rock. The filter needs to be set up
with a hose from a pump going into the filter at the top, and then a
hose or pvc pipe at the bottom for the water to come out of and drop
back into the tank.
To keep your water in optimum condition
you must regularly check the pH. As stated previously, it should stay
at 7. If it becomes too alkaline (8 or above) add gypsum. If it
becomes too acidic (6 or below) add lime.
The overall water temperature should
remain at 55 degrees, but it honestly depends on what type of fish
you are farming. The two most popular types of home farmed fish are
carp and trout. Carp do well at temperatures of 85 degrees while
trout thrive at 55 degrees.
Some raise trout in the Autumn and
spring and Carp in summer.
These types of fish should not be
raised together. Not only because of the difference preferred in
water temperature, but because they will not get along.
To actually begin farming your fish,
you need to set up your tank with aerator and filter and run it for
at least 10 days to get the water in optimum condition for the fish.
The best place to get your initial
supply of fish is a fish hatchery, or someone else you know in the
business. The best source for fish hatcheries near you is Dept. of
the environment.
When you get your fish they will more
than likely be in plastic bags, and, just as you do with indoor
goldfish, set the bags, unopened, in your tank until they reach the
same temperature and then the fish may be released.
Fish can be fed with a commercial food
supply and or fish scraps. Portions should increase as the fish grow
but it is very important not to overfeed.
To harvest only a few fish at a
time, use a net. If you desire to harvest them all at once you can
drain your tank.
Fish farming is not a project that can
be undertaken hastily or lightly. It requires commitment and work,
but if you're a fish lover the rewards are well worth it.
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My Mum
It is getting really
bad here in the UK food prices are taking off and many ordinary
people are unable to put enough food on their children’s plates
every day of the week, the old time recipes of Mum and Mum’s mum
have been lost or to be more accurate “Never learnt” in the first
place.
A whole generation
of cooking knowledge has been abandoned to fast food junk and TV
meals, to burgers and chips, to so called chicken nuggets and chips.
When was the last
time you sat down with your family and ate a Sunday lunch?
I remember sitting
around the dinner table for an evening meal with the whole family
every day, it was prepared and cooked by mum and it tasted great as
well.
But it was more than
tasty, it was nutritious, healthy and was simply meat and two veg as
the old saying goes. The meals where rotated so that there was
variety and to some extent they were controlled by budget but never
the less due to Mum’s ability to prepare and plan interesting menus
we survived.
It seems to me that
these days young Mum’s buy pre-packed food for their kids and by
doing so they have no control over what their children are actually
eating and therefore they ingest high quantities of salt, sugar and
goodness knows how many E’s.
Old preparation
skills have also been forgotten or not even learned, for example, how
many young Mum’s can dress game, clean fish, make soup, make
pastry, make bread, buns, scones, remember these are all the skills
that Mum’s where taught by their Mum’s and passed from generation
to generation.
These skills are
every day survival skills, these skills are the very skills that we
as a people will be forced to use when SHTF, but there is now a whole
generation that cannot do these things anymore.
How will they and
their kids survive when the pre-packed food and tins run out, what
will they eat.
There are many
different ways that my Mum used to bulk out our meals when times were
hard, she used to put barley and or lentils in to soups to make them
more filling, she used to use chicken carcasses to make soup, she
even bought vegetable cuttings to make soups as well and you know
once she had put the barley and or lentils into the soup it tasted
great and really filled you up, what I remember is that there was
always enough for seconds.
The preparing of
foods and the idea of bulking it out are survival skills that my Mum
used every day without thinking; she just got on with it and
survived.
Perhaps it was
because Mum had gone through the war (she was in fighter command) and
carried on her frugal ways after the war I used to think that made
her such a great cook and provider, but you know I was wrong it was
her Mum she once told me that had shown her how to go on.
My Mum’s
generation all knew how to make do and they accepted that having to
do so was a way of life and nothing special.
Survivalists and
Preppers alike should embrace these make do methods as not only do
they work, they are very economic too and I feel that they should now
be included in all our prepping and planning as they make sense..
Thanks Mum, I
miss you.
Dirty Bomb
Attack
A Dirty bomb attack is now a 'real threat' to
Britain as nuclear waste smugglers swap tips online, Foreign Office
warns
Foreign Office minister Alistair Burt used a
speech in London to warn of the dangers posed by a rise nuclear
weapons being smuggled around the world.
Alistair Burt said countries around the world face
a 'real and global threat' of a nuclear terror attack. South Korean
radiologists have been pictured taking part in an exercise in dealing
with a possible radioactive terror attack at the Kimpo airport
He warned that information freely available
on the internet combined with nuclear material becoming more widely
available means an attack, once ‘unthinkable’ is not a ‘real
and global threat’.
Mr Burt, who has responsibility for our
counter-terrorism policy, said the UK’s National Security Strategy
identified nuclear terrorism as a primary danger to Britain.
He said: ‘Nuclear terrorism is a real and global
threat. A successful attack, no matter where in the world it
came, would be catastrophic.
Catastrophic for the immediate devastation and
terrible loss of life, and for the far-reaching consequences –
psychological, economic, political, and environmental.
Such an attack was unthinkable just a
generation ago. But it is now a possibility we need to confront
with the utmost vigilance.’
In today’s world of modern communication,
information is spreading faster. Like nuclear energy, this
brings huge benefits, but it also brings significant risks.
There is more information about nuclear weapons on the internet than
there ever has been.
As is the case in cyberspace, the danger is
stateless in geographical space. It is impossible for any
national government or police force, no matter how advanced, to
contain on its own.
Global smuggling networks are thriving.
Criminal cells operate across borders and across continents.’
He said the UK has been at the ‘forefront’ of
tackling illicit trafficking of nuclear material.
He also lifted the lid on the UK’s secretive
Atomic Weapons Establishment which works on detecting the trade in
nuclear material. ‘This is a rare opportunity to publically
acknowledge that their work has been central to the defence of the
United Kingdom for over 50 years,’ he said.
Mr Burt’s stark warning came as he addressed a
meeting in London of experts from around the world discussing ways to
prevent a devastating attack.
His warning comes as global experts gather in
London to plot how to thwart catastrophic attacks that could kill
thousands.
Fears were high that a bomb attack would target
the London Olympics this summer. Last month Senior Foreign Office
Minister Baroness Warsi warned: ‘Nuclear terrorism remains
one of the greatest threats to our global peace and security.
The Foreign Office is working with dozens of
countries to bolster the UN Convention for the Suppression of Acts of
Nuclear Terrorism.
The convention allows for international
cooperation in the investigation, prosecution and extradition of
anyone plotting terrorist acts involving radioactive material or a
nuclear device.
You know I believe that we cannot prevent these
terrorists from attempting a “dirty bomb” attack, but as preppers
and survivalists we can bloody well learn what to do if it does
happen.
Remember that a dirty bomb is not a nuclear
bomb OK, it is in fact a chemical explosion with radioactive material
and or either mixed in to the explosive or encasing the explosive so
that when detonated the blast throws the radioactive material into
the air which is then spread by the wind downwind.
The initial causalities would be very low as the
explosion would not need to be large, and in any case the objective
of the explosion is not to kill but to disperse the radioactive
material around the explosion site.
It is for this reason that I classify a “Dirty
Bomb” as a denial weapon, by that I mean denial of access to an
area for some length of time, i.e. a Dirty Bomb detonated in Dover
for example with its 7,000 lorries alone coming into the UK everyday
would do what the German U-boats failed to do in one fell swoop.
And don’t forget the tourist and business travel
from our busiest channel seaport.
The same denial effect would cause absolute
economic havoc if a Dirty Bomb was detonated in and around the City
of London square mile, at Canary wharf or indeed the centre of any
major city in the UK.
The length of the denial period would depend on
the levels of radioactive materials used in the explosion and the
delivery method.
By this I mean that if a Dirty Bomb was detonated
in a confined area say a ships hold or an underground car park its
effects would be reduced in relation to one that was detonated on a
ship’s deck or on a street in a city centre.
Remember that our first line of defence against
a Dirty Bomb is the wind as the radioactive material can only go were
the wind blows it so it you are upwind then you are OK.
If however you are downwind then you must react as
if it was radioactive fallout heading your way and stay indoors until
the all clear is given.
This period I
would have thought would be quite short as the radioactive material
will not be blown too high in the air so it will naturally settle
closed to ground zero in any case and also it will be less intense in
radioactivity.
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The Bug out Week
2015 is Coming
Details and information.Please
read the information on their FB page before you say that you are
going as there is a £5 deposit to pay for your place and all the
places are limited.
They are now taking deposits; £5 per person
All deposits are non-refundable.
You must say what the deposit is for in the notes on paypal before you send payment and what system you are using to bug out.
Here is the paypal address to make payments to;ijc1197@yahoo.co.uk
Community of UK Preppers (Bug out Weekend)Come and join us on the 2nd to the 4th may 2015 to share and learn ideas with other likeminded people.Location is near Scunthorpe Winteringham Lane, West Halton. DN15 9AX
The location is nice 16 acre spot with a variation of different types if terrain, from a wooded area, good for hammocks, tents and bug out vehicles. Then an open area used for summer grazing that is also good for tents and tarps with poles and bug out vehicles.
Just follow your sat nav and pick up the signs to the meeting as you approach, the signs will say BUG and there will be an arrow that will point in the right direction.Here are the spaces that are still available.
All spaces are designated specific areas of the Bug out Weekend location that are suitable for that type of bugging out system as the location is a wild managed area and has a range of different types of ground.
All the places listed here are for the tree covered areas of the location.
Hammocks 15 spaces. 09 left
Tarps and tents 30 Places 27 left
4x4 and off road vehicles 20 places. 16 left
Campervans and trailers 15 places 12 left
There is a large open ground area of the location for the Bug Out Weekend to use whatever system you choose, but this area will be limiting to 40 spaces. Admission Fee£20.00 for adult over 16 years
£10.00 for child under 16 years
Free for child under 10 years
Traders and promoters are welcome for no extra cost to the entrance fee.
Anyone who says they are going to the event must pay a non-refundable £5.00 deposit per person to secure their place.
Once payment has been made you will receive your payment receipt reference number. This number is to be presented on entry to the Bug out Weekend where the deposit will be deducted from the admission cost that is to be paid upon entry. ArrangementsPlease arrange any train Tickets to Scunthorpe as soon as possible (ASAP) as this will save you money and could be cheaper than your own car.
The organisers can arrange to pick you up from Scunthorpe Train Station and drop you back off for a fee of £3.00. Please let them know as soon as possible if you require this service. FacilitiesThere will be a toilet facility in place.
There will be ranges for Archery, Crossbow, Air rifle, live round rifles and shotgun too.
There will be a solar Shower available with hot water available if needed.
There will be a Marquee set up in case of any wet weather so it won't stop people who want to do a bit of socialising
There will be a BBQ for anyone who wants to have a good old meat feast at the cost of £5.00 per headUK Firearms Licensing ActFor anyone who wishes to bring along a gun or rifle that requires to be licensed under the UK Firearms licensing act 1968.
It is every owner’s responsibility to ensure they are covered under the UK Firearms licensing act and proof of cover for any such firearms must be shown before you are allowed entry to the Bug out Weekend meeting.
The organisers or associates will not be held responsible for any transportation of unlicensed Firearms to or from the Bug out Weekend.
See the link below and click on it or copy and paste it to your browser.https://www.gov.uk/firearms-licensing-police-guidance
Ranges
Strict safety rules and timing guidelines at the range points must be followed at all times.
DisclaimerAll guidelines and disclaimers will be presented on entry to the Bug out Weekend meeting by security staff.
All guidelines and disclaimers must be read and understood before signing and entry to the Bug out Weekend.
Just a quick one
I do hope to see you there as we had a great time with the Bug out Weekend meeting Back in May 2014.
The weather was amazing even though the Met Office said it was going to pour down with strong winds and low temperatures,
That put a lot of people off. That was annoying as it takes a bit of effort to say the least to organise the thing and make it work.
So just come along and Bug out Weekend with us and try out your survival systems and learn some new things along the way.
Even if you have never done anything like this before, just bring your camping gear and see what people do.
There are plenty of us to help and give advice. That's what the Bug out Weekend is all about.
If you need to borrow anything I am sure we can help.
Just let us know in advance.
Make some friends and have a laugh in the sun or in the marque and the Bug Out Weekend will be what we make it.
We do appreciate your support.
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They are now taking deposits; £5 per person
All deposits are non-refundable.
You must say what the deposit is for in the notes on paypal before you send payment and what system you are using to bug out.
Here is the paypal address to make payments to;ijc1197@yahoo.co.uk
Community of UK Preppers (Bug out Weekend)Come and join us on the 2nd to the 4th may 2015 to share and learn ideas with other likeminded people.Location is near Scunthorpe Winteringham Lane, West Halton. DN15 9AX
The location is nice 16 acre spot with a variation of different types if terrain, from a wooded area, good for hammocks, tents and bug out vehicles. Then an open area used for summer grazing that is also good for tents and tarps with poles and bug out vehicles.
Just follow your sat nav and pick up the signs to the meeting as you approach, the signs will say BUG and there will be an arrow that will point in the right direction.Here are the spaces that are still available.
All spaces are designated specific areas of the Bug out Weekend location that are suitable for that type of bugging out system as the location is a wild managed area and has a range of different types of ground.
All the places listed here are for the tree covered areas of the location.
Hammocks 15 spaces. 09 left
Tarps and tents 30 Places 27 left
4x4 and off road vehicles 20 places. 16 left
Campervans and trailers 15 places 12 left
There is a large open ground area of the location for the Bug Out Weekend to use whatever system you choose, but this area will be limiting to 40 spaces. Admission Fee£20.00 for adult over 16 years
£10.00 for child under 16 years
Free for child under 10 years
Traders and promoters are welcome for no extra cost to the entrance fee.
Anyone who says they are going to the event must pay a non-refundable £5.00 deposit per person to secure their place.
Once payment has been made you will receive your payment receipt reference number. This number is to be presented on entry to the Bug out Weekend where the deposit will be deducted from the admission cost that is to be paid upon entry. ArrangementsPlease arrange any train Tickets to Scunthorpe as soon as possible (ASAP) as this will save you money and could be cheaper than your own car.
The organisers can arrange to pick you up from Scunthorpe Train Station and drop you back off for a fee of £3.00. Please let them know as soon as possible if you require this service. FacilitiesThere will be a toilet facility in place.
There will be ranges for Archery, Crossbow, Air rifle, live round rifles and shotgun too.
There will be a solar Shower available with hot water available if needed.
There will be a Marquee set up in case of any wet weather so it won't stop people who want to do a bit of socialising
There will be a BBQ for anyone who wants to have a good old meat feast at the cost of £5.00 per headUK Firearms Licensing ActFor anyone who wishes to bring along a gun or rifle that requires to be licensed under the UK Firearms licensing act 1968.
It is every owner’s responsibility to ensure they are covered under the UK Firearms licensing act and proof of cover for any such firearms must be shown before you are allowed entry to the Bug out Weekend meeting.
The organisers or associates will not be held responsible for any transportation of unlicensed Firearms to or from the Bug out Weekend.
See the link below and click on it or copy and paste it to your browser.https://www.gov.uk/firearms-licensing-police-guidance
Ranges
Strict safety rules and timing guidelines at the range points must be followed at all times.
DisclaimerAll guidelines and disclaimers will be presented on entry to the Bug out Weekend meeting by security staff.
All guidelines and disclaimers must be read and understood before signing and entry to the Bug out Weekend.
Just a quick one
I do hope to see you there as we had a great time with the Bug out Weekend meeting Back in May 2014.
The weather was amazing even though the Met Office said it was going to pour down with strong winds and low temperatures,
That put a lot of people off. That was annoying as it takes a bit of effort to say the least to organise the thing and make it work.
So just come along and Bug out Weekend with us and try out your survival systems and learn some new things along the way.
Even if you have never done anything like this before, just bring your camping gear and see what people do.
There are plenty of us to help and give advice. That's what the Bug out Weekend is all about.
If you need to borrow anything I am sure we can help.
Just let us know in advance.
Make some friends and have a laugh in the sun or in the marque and the Bug Out Weekend will be what we make it.
We do appreciate your support.
Bug Out Weekend (CUP)Peter at Buggrub is not only sponsoring the competition on my website he is also offering a 10% discount on all his products, by using the word PREPPER. So have you got the gonads, can you walk the walk, dare you, I dear you to buy some buggrub and then eat it, go on I dare you. Peter’s website is www.buggrub.com
Bugout
Coffee Review
Coffee production
varies significantly across the world, but on average, a coffee tree
produces about five pounds of fruit per year, called cherries due to
their red colour and round shape.
The cherries contain
two facing seeds, though 5 to 10% of the cherries will contain only
one seed, called a Peaberry In Hawaii trees produce up to 60 pounds
of fruit a year; in other areas trees may produce only two and a half
pounds.
The scent of the
flowers resembles that of jasmine, though the flowers only last a
couple of days before dropping.
The coffee tree can produce one or two crops per year depending on the region where it is grown. The fruit, which takes about nine months to mature, does not mature all at once. The harvest requires hand-picking so that only the red, ripe cherries are picked.
The coffee tree can produce one or two crops per year depending on the region where it is grown. The fruit, which takes about nine months to mature, does not mature all at once. The harvest requires hand-picking so that only the red, ripe cherries are picked.
The fruit is either
dry processed in the sun, allowing a limited amount of fermentation
to help remove the fruit, or wet processed in which the fruit pulp is
removed by using water to press the cherries through a sieve.
How much coffee
does a coffee tree produce?
It produces 5 pounds
of coffee cherries
Which produces 1
pound of green coffee
Which produces just
over 13 ounces of roasted coffee
Which produces
around 45 cups of coffee
Caffeine works by
changing the chemistry of the brain. It blocks the action of a
natural brain chemical that is associated with sleep. So if you need
to stay alert then its a cup of coffee that you need.
It is even
recommended that on a long drive you should stop and have a coffee as
a way of preventing dryness.
Coffee also has its
place in the prepping and survivalist communities as we too at times
must maintain alertness, either in a true survival situation or on
guard at night around camp
Coffee and prepping
seem to go together, so go ahead and prescribe yourself some
coffee in the name of emergency preparedness! Certainly coffee is a survival food
and an ideal prep for your food storage plan.
coffee in the name of emergency preparedness! Certainly coffee is a survival food
and an ideal prep for your food storage plan.
If history repeats
itself, then coffee is,
indeed, a survival tool as coffee was a staple of pioneers in North America, as well
as the military!
indeed, a survival tool as coffee was a staple of pioneers in North America, as well
as the military!
Coffee for survival is something to consider even if you don't ordinarily drink coffee,
because coffee has several benefits. Here is the truth about coffee and survival of
an economic collapse:Coffee improves the flavour of poor quality water.Filtering water doesn't always improve taste. Coffee enhances the quality of your
hydration.
Did you know it was
the pioneers who drank coffee who were the ones
to survive the 2000-mile journey along the Oregon Trail? Contaminated water
brought water-borne disease of cholera with symptoms of high fever, vomiting and
diarrhoea.
to survive the 2000-mile journey along the Oregon Trail? Contaminated water
brought water-borne disease of cholera with symptoms of high fever, vomiting and
diarrhoea.
Cholera and
dysentery were the leading causes of death along the route.
Pioneers prevented sickness by drinking coffee. It was the process of boiling water
that helped purify the water and make it taste better.
Preppers can certainly learn lots from the old Pioneers about water quality.
Pioneers prevented sickness by drinking coffee. It was the process of boiling water
that helped purify the water and make it taste better.
Preppers can certainly learn lots from the old Pioneers about water quality.
Coffee
increases energy and alertness.
Coffee provides mental alertness and simultaneously increases energy. Coffee has
indeed been a military favourite.
For Civil War soldiers (1861-1865), coffee was the primary ration. Soldiers of World War I (1914-1918) were issued dehydrated coffee packets as standard military rations.
Coffee provides mental alertness and simultaneously increases energy. Coffee has
indeed been a military favourite.
For Civil War soldiers (1861-1865), coffee was the primary ration. Soldiers of World War I (1914-1918) were issued dehydrated coffee packets as standard military rations.
African tribes have
been known to create "energy balls" by wrapping fat around
coffee berries to provide hunters with an added source of energy
while on the go.
while on the go.
Enhances
Morale.During
an economic collapse, you'll feel richer having coffee in your preps.
Why?
Coffee is an excellent morale booster to provide a sense of normalcy to stressful
situations. The smells of coffee provide an uplift in addition to the taste. Preppers
may also feel more full between meals, drinking coffee, which can be satisfying as
well.Coffee barters well.
Coffee is an import, which means that this staple will be all the more valuable in terms of bartering when SHTF. Coffee will surely be a good item to barter: it will be short in supply and there will be plenty of people who want it.Coffee changes the acidity of your soil.
Coffee grounds can help add nitrogen's and can acidify your soil and help with your
composting efforts.Coffee provides many health benefits including:
Coffee is an excellent morale booster to provide a sense of normalcy to stressful
situations. The smells of coffee provide an uplift in addition to the taste. Preppers
may also feel more full between meals, drinking coffee, which can be satisfying as
well.Coffee barters well.
Coffee is an import, which means that this staple will be all the more valuable in terms of bartering when SHTF. Coffee will surely be a good item to barter: it will be short in supply and there will be plenty of people who want it.Coffee changes the acidity of your soil.
Coffee grounds can help add nitrogen's and can acidify your soil and help with your
composting efforts.Coffee provides many health benefits including:
A lowered risk of
cancer and Type II diabetes
Boost of metabolism
Reduced depression
An improved vascular
health
A lowered risk of
heart disease
Antioxidant benefits
Improved cholesterol
levels
Certainly coffee is
a stimulant, but it's also a diuretic, which means you'll urinate
more than without it. According to Web MD, drinking coffee means you'll be "less
likely to have type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and dementia."
Caffeine will keep you mentally alert and awake when you need to stand guard of
your preps.
Bug-Out Coffee was born out of necessity
more than without it. According to Web MD, drinking coffee means you'll be "less
likely to have type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and dementia."
Caffeine will keep you mentally alert and awake when you need to stand guard of
your preps.
Bug-Out Coffee was born out of necessity
Two years after
starting their own retail coffee business Blakes Coffee they realized
it was time to marry their two passions, great coffee and the reach
for self sufficiency by being prepared !
Bug-out coffee
believe the most important resource in a time of crisis is a clear
mind.
Mistakes can be made
if you are not thinking clearly! If you are a coffee drinker you do
not want to be combating caffeine withdrawal when you need to be
focusing on other targets.
Designed to last
whole bean or chocolate covered eat and run for Preppers, Sportsman &
.
The company is owned
and run by survivalists
Jay L Blake
Hailing From Wales
U.K. Jay Blake is a Mechanical Engineer, Father of 3 and true
Survivalist. Macgyver of machines, professor of all things zombie and
the prepared provider you want at your back when the s.h.t.f.
Jenny Blake
Canadian girl, spent
her youth stalking Algonquin Park, Bushcraft apprentice ,chartered
herbalist & gear girl with a passion for sharp things. Definitely
the girl you want beside you in a crisis.
Bug-Out Coffee was
even trailed by The U.S. Army's Military Nutrition Division, during
"Hell Week" which is run by the Seals.
They found that 200
milligrams of caffeine significantly improves vigilance, alertness
and reaction time, even after half a week awake.
These guys are
extremely serious about getting things done. Their conclusion
recommends caffeine over amphetamines because it's legally and
medically easier to give to people.
It's also motivating
for regular people: If coffee can help Navy SEALs stay awake for 72
hours of torture, that morning coffee better not just wake you up --
you'd better karate chop through your desk and do a day's work before
lunch.
So what does it
taste like, surely that is the 64M dollar question and the answer it
fantastic, sharp, clean, chemical free, tasty, in fact it is without
doubt the best coffee I have even had the pleasure to drink.
Bugout Whole Bean
Coffee
Qualifications:
Designed to Last. Dark roast, organic & fair trade. Dressed in
heat sealed Mylar.
Stats:
227g
Approach:
Will arrive at your door and you are ready to brew!
Bugout
Chocolate Covered
Coffee
Beans
Qualifications: Eat
& Run.
Dark chocolate
covered coffee beans ready to consume in resealable heat sealed Mylar
bags.
Stats: 227 g
Bugout coffee are
offering listeners of my show a special offer price as well as FREE
delivery to the UK so using the code UKPRN here is the link.
The
Meats Snack Review
The
Jerky Group is the UK’s leading beef jerky and biltong supplier. We
offer a ‘one
stop shop’
solution for the supply of meat snacks. Our brands include the UK’s
number one and Europe’s longest established jerky brand, Wild
West.
As
they say it was a dirty job but some body had to do it, I was sent
one of each of the most tasty bags of Beef Jerky, Biltong and Pork
Scratchings I have ever eaten.
I
think firstly it would be good to tell you about each category in
turn.
BEEF
JERKY
is made using selected cuts of lean beef that are marinated, cooked
and slowly smoked. It is then sliced and packaged, and sold as a
tasty and nutritious snack.
BEEF
BILTONG
is
a similar product, but the main difference being that it’s air
dried rather than being cooked and smoked.
Both
jerky and biltong are highly popular with athletes and anyone looking
for an energy boost, as both products are high in protein and
relatively low in fat. This also makes jerky and biltong a relatively
healthy snack when compared to products such as crisps, biscuits and
chocolate, and hence why it’s also so popular as a snack at home or
for those on the move and at work.
Jerky
has its origins in North America with early settlers observing
indigenous people preparing and eating a type of dried meat, which
inspired them to develop the food we now know as jerky.
Biltong
comes from South Africa, and again it was a dried meat the indigenous
people produced which the settlers from Europe took a lead from, and
went on to develop biltong. Interestingly, the name biltong comes
from the Dutch words ‘bil’, meaning rump, and ‘tong’ meaning
strip or tongue.
The
name jerky seems less obvious when its roots are explored, but none
the less it comes from the Quechua (an ancient language spoken in the
Andes) word ch’arki which simply means ‘dried, salted meat’.
Another
reason for jerky and biltong’s popularity is the fact that it’s
so convenient to buy and store, as it doesn’t need refrigeration
and, certainly for the brands you’ll find on this website, doesn’t
need to be eaten straight away, and will keep for up to three days if
the packet is resealed.
Hogbites
has been added to the company’s already successful range of beef
jerky and beef biltong brands. Hogbites was launched in 2012 and is
an additive free version of the traditional Black Country snack.
Hogbites
Crackling has a softer bite than other brands, because of a double
hand-cooked process and the added touch of Cornish Sea Salt for extra
flavour.
I
must say that these are the very best and tastiest pork scratchings I
have ever eaten, and they will not en-danger your teeth either.
The
complete range is additive free and totally natural in every way, in
fact the Men's Health UK Magazine is using this jerky for a new range
called "Mens health fuel beef jerky".
I
usually have at least one pack of beef jerky ot biltong each wek as
well as some pork scratchings, and I am now hooked on these products
simply because of their clean and individual flavour. To be honest I
love them and I know you will too.
I
have now got some in my BOB just for the taste you understand,
nothing to do with the protein and calories.
This
is the full range
Wild
West Jereky
Europe’s
longest established Brand
Now
made in Scotland
Made
from whole muscle, marinated and naturally smoked
Free
from gluten containing ingredients (original, peppered and hot ‘n’
spicy)
Improved
softness & much more tender
High
in protein, low in carbs
HogBites
Premium
Pork Snack brand
Crackling
and Traditional Black Country Scratchings
Softer
bite with the crackling
Hand
cooked process
No
added MSG
High
in Protein
Made
with Cornish Sea Salt
Original,
Smokey Bacon and Chilli flavours
Available
in grab bag and sharing sizes
Made
in the UK
BULLOX
Bilton
Made
with an authentic South African recipe and spice mix from silverside
of beef
High
in protein and low in sugar
Perfect
snack for carnivores ‘on the go’
The
well-hung and meaty snack!
Prime cuts of beef marinated in a unique blend of spices, dried and
sliced
The
edgy snack – we love it, always talking BullOx with this one…
Bundu
Biltong
Made
with an authentic South African recipe and spice mix from silverside
of beef
High
in Protein and low in sugar
Perfect
snack for carnivores ‘on the go’
Bundu
Biltong comes in 3 flavours (Original, Chilli & Peppered)
Indigenous
to South Africa – compelling authentic packaging design
Made
in the UK in partnership with http://www.crugabiltong.co.uk/
Texas
Joe's
The
Jerky Group are very excited to announce that they have teamed up
with Dragon’s Den sensation – Texas Joe as they are making the
Jerky for him (Joe Walters) Joe is the main talk of the current
series, especially as he secured offers from 4 Dragons, but accepted
Peter Jones.
So
guy's there you have it a fantastic selection of the very best meat
snacks in many different flavours and in shops, petrol stations and
supermarkets up and down the country. But you could just order yours
online at http://thejerkygroup.com/
