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These Bushcraft Items Will Disappear First in a Crisis
These Bushcraft Items Will Disappear First in a Crisis
by Nicholas Oetken
August 15, 2024
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Bushcraft is the knowledge and practice of using almost entirely non-man made resources to survive and thrive in a natural environment.
While bushcraft almost always does involve the use of human-made tools (such as knives or hatchets), these tools are used to help the bushcrafter utilize non-man made resources.
For example, someone who truly practices bushcraft may use a knife or hatchet to help them build a shelter out of poles, sticks, and tree boughs gathered from their environment instead of using a tent or a tarp for their shelter instead.
Contrary to what many people think, bushcraft and survival are not necessarily the same thing, although they can overlap. For example, bushcraft skills can be immensely valuable to somebody in a survival situation, but just because somebody is practicing bushcraft in the woods doesn’t mean that they are in a survival situation. Conversely, people who find themselves in a survival situation may have no knowledge of bushcraft skills.
In other words, a person who specializes in bushcraft is more self-reliant than a traditional ‘survivalist,’ but they still rely on certain tools. However, these tools may very well disappear and go out of stock in the stores the next time a major crisis hits.
Let’s say that a major disaster on a scale even greater than the previous pandemic hit. As before, people flock to the stores in a frenzy and purchase as much supplies and necessities as fast as they can.
In a matter of days, the store shelves are stripped clean. While food, toilet paper, and personal hygiene items may go first, it won’t take long for tools favored by bushcraft practitioners to get bought up too.
Compass
https://www.askaprepper.com/wp-conte...n-a-Crisis.jpg While someone who is truly adept as bushcraft will know their directions by other techniques, many bushcraft people will still keep a compass handy in their pocket just as extra assurance of knowing where they’re going.
Related: 5 Maps You Should Have at Home
In their everyday lives, people typically know their sense of direction via compass apps on their smartphones. But what will happen in a grid down disaster or EMP attack where we can no longer use our phones?
That’s right: people will be forced to use actual compasses instead of their smartphone apps, and that’s why it won’t take long for them to fly off the shelves.
Hatchets
One of the most important tools for someone who practices bushcraft (behind only the knife), is the hatchet.
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While the knife is an excellent precision tool for intricate cutting work, a hatchet is better suited for heavy-duty tasks.
The hatchet excels at chopping firewood, cutting ice for melting over a fire, and hacking limbs from branches to use as poles for building shelters.
If a grid down disaster were to ever occur, hatchets (along with axes and sledgehammers) will be bought in droves by people who will recognize their usefulness for tasks around their property such as chopping firewood. Try to buy a few hatchets now while you still can.
Knives
https://www.askaprepper.com/wp-conte...a-Crisis-2.jpg The knife is perhaps the single most important tool for someone who practices bushcraft.
That’s because a simple knife can be utilized for almost all kinds of bushcraft-related projects, including building shelter, getting a fire going, creating traps and snares, making rope out of vine, and so on.
Knives are also items that are heavily valued by virtually everybody for their versatility in everyday lives. People use knives to prepare food in the kitchen, for outdoor projects, and just as general handy tools to have for random everyday items.
That’s why in a true grid down scenario that results in stores becoming looted, knives of all types will fly off the shelves quickly. This includes pocket knives, fixed blade knives, kitchen knives, and so on.
Wilderness Long-Term Survival Guide
https://www.askaprepper.com/wp-conte...-300x275-1.jpg Although not a traditional bushcraft item, the Wilderness Long-Term Survival Guide by Nicole Apelian is an invaluable resource for anyone serious about mastering survival skills. This book goes beyond mere survival; it teaches you how to truly thrive in the wilderness.
It provides step-by-step instructions to turn the wild into your second home, offering strategies to become self-reliant and well-prepared for long-term living in nature.
If a major crisis hits and you need to head for the woods, with the knowledge in this book you can rebuild everything from scratch, just like our ancestors who chose a piece of land in the middle of nowhere and restarted their lives. This manual is a crucial addition to your bushcraft arsenal, ensuring you’re ready to face any extended wilderness challenge.
Magnesium Flint Strikers
https://www.askaprepper.com/wp-conte...a-Crisis-3.jpg If you practice bushcraft, a magnesium flint striker will be your best friend. The main advantage of a flint striker over matches or lighters is that they can last longer than both (a match box can run out of matches and a lighter can run out of fuel faster than you may anticipate) and can also get sparks going even when they are completely wet.
In a grid down disaster where the stores are looted, all kinds of fire starting devices will become prime targets by people due to the necessity of getting a fire going for warmth and cooking food. Matches and lighters may go first, but magnesium flint strikers will likely be taken next.
Multi-Tools
Multi-tools are ‘handy dandy’ pocket items that are already immensely popular and commonly carried by everyday people due to their versatility.
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Much like Swiss Army Knives, they provide a diverse array of tools within a single, compact package.
In the event of a grid-down disaster, when people rush to stores to stock up on critical supplies, multi-tools are likely to be among the first items to disappear from the shelves.
Related: Off-Grid Tools You Need to Look for at Flea Markets
Their ability to perform various tasks—from opening bottles and cutting wire to handling minor repairs—makes them invaluable in an emergency situation, leading to a rapid depletion of stock as individuals scramble to prepare for the challenges ahead.
Paracord
https://www.askaprepper.com/wp-conte...a-Crisis-6.jpg Paracord is a versatile and durable tool that is highly valued in bushcraft and survival situations. It can be used for a variety of tasks, such as building shelter, securing gear, and even making makeshift clotheslines.
Its strength and adaptability make it indispensable for bushcrafters.
In the event of a major crisis, paracord will be in high demand as people realize its potential for numerous survival applications. Like other essential bushcraft items, expect paracord to disappear quickly from store shelves once people start preparing for extended emergencies.
Saws
https://www.askaprepper.com/wp-conte...a-Crisis-5.jpgThe folding saw is another very useful item for bushcraft.
It’s arguably more efficient than a hatchet or ax for making a clean cut to logs and poles for the purposes of building shelter, rafts, traps, and so on.
Related: 12 Types of Wood You Should Never Burn
Everyday people will likewise recognize the value of saws as useful tools when they go into survival mode after a grid down disaster has struck. This is why folding saws are likely to vanish off the shelves fast in this scenario.
Shovels
https://www.askaprepper.com/wp-conte...a-Crisis-7.jpg Shovels are very common yard tools, and for good reason: they are by far the most useful tool for digging holes and trenches outside. When it comes to bushcraft and survival as a whole, shovels can be used for making outdoor latrines, defensive trenches, or underground shelters. In the winter time, they can also be used for shoveling snow to create pathways.
In a grid down disaster where people take to the stores, shovels will likely be among the first tools to disappear from the hardware section.
If you’re someone who wants to get into bushcraft, make sure you purchase the above items while you can. The time will come where we no longer have the luxury to walk into a store or shop online and order anything we want when we want it.
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Top canned foods with the longest shelf life
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When it comes to long-term food storage, many preppers prefer canned food. It's cheap, versatile, easy to store and there are many kinds to choose from.
But if you want to make each dollar count, you should stock up on canned food with a long shelf life. Store your supplies properly and use the FIFO (first in, first out) method to make the most of your supplies. (h/t to TruePrepper.com)
If you have a busy schedule, you can also start building your stockpile by getting extra cans of food while doing your regular shopping. Before you know it, you should have at least one week's worth of food in your stockpile.
You can also stock up on other items like beans, grains and freeze-dried fruits and vegetables to add more variety to your survival meals.
Baked beans
Rice and beans are usually stored dry and do not need to be canned, but baked beans are a good option if you would like to add variety to your food supply.
Beef stew
Beef stew is versatile and can be combined with other ingredients to make a filling meal.
Chunk chicken breast
Chunk/cubed chicken breast or canned chicken is a great option if you are looking for canned meat that's also a great source of protein.
Chili with beans
Canned chili with beans is a great option if you don't have a lot of time to cook a full meal.
Corn
Corn is great for different meals, and children often like corn even if they don't like other vegetables.
Corn also contains dietary fiber and potassium, which is great if you want to prepare healthy, filling meals for the family.
Diced tomatoes
You can use diced tomatoes to make salsa with some peppers.
While they aren't as nutritious as other canned vegetable, diced tomatoes still contain some potassium and fiber. It's also great when paired with meat or other vegetables. (Related: Debunking the TOP 5 MYTHS about emergency food storage.)
Green beans
If you don't have enough space to grow green beans in a home garden, the next best thing to do is stock up on canned green beans.
Roast beef
Canned roast beef is an ideal emergency entree because you only need to heat it before serving.
You can serve canned roast beef with hardtack, a type of survival bread.
Spam
Spam is another versatile canned meat.
Tuna in oil
Tuna in oil is a great alternative if you prefer something lighter than Spam or beef stew.
Before SHTF, stock up on a variety of canned food so you don't have to worry about what your family is going to eat after disaster strikes.
Where to buy clean, lab-verified food for your stockpile
The Health Ranger Store is committed to helping you prepare for any emergency, especially if you are looking for lab-verified canned foods with a long shelf life. That's why we're proud to introduce a variety of freeze-dried and canned fruits and vegetables.
Loaded with a variety of essential nutrients, Health Ranger Select Freeze-Dried Organic Whole Blueberries are an excellent healthy snack you can enjoy all year round. They have been carefully freeze-dried to preserve the taste, texture and nutrients of fresh produce without any chemical preservatives.
You can eat them directly or reconstitute them by adding a bit of water.
Health Ranger Select Freeze-Dried Organic Whole Blueberries contain no gluten or GMOs and have undergone extensive lab testing for glyphosate, heavy metals and microbiology. They are also vegan, non-China and certified Kosher and organic.
We also offer Freeze-Dried Organic Mango Diced (10.5oz, #10 can) (2-Pack), which can be stored for up to 10 to 15 years, depending on storage conditions.
Our freeze-dried mango pieces are grown in Mexico under strict organic standards. The freeze-drying method preserves the taste, texture and nutrients better than any other food preservation method ever invented.
Eat Freeze-Dried Organic Mango Diced as a snack, sprinkle them onto cereals, or rehydrate them by soaking them in water.
Keep Freeze-Dried Organic Mango Diced in a dark, cool, low-humidity location to ensure that it lasts for an extended duration. Note that factors such as heat, humidity and light will degrade all storable foods.
Don't forget to stock up on nutritious leafy greens like kale. It is one of the healthiest and most nutritious vegetables, but like most other leafy vegetables, kale doesn't stay fresh for very long.
To extend the shelf life of fresh kale, it can be carefully freeze-dried to retain maximum nutrition.
The Health Ranger Store wants you to enjoy the full nutritional benefits of fresh organic kale, which is why we've gone to great lengths to bring you clean and certified Freeze-Dried Organic Chopped Kale stored in long-term storable #10 cans.
Full of many essential nutrients, our premium chopped kale is carefully grown by our trusted suppliers under strict organic standards.
Available in convenient #10 cans, Health Ranger Select Freeze-Dried Organic Chopped Kale contains no gluten or GMOs and is lab-tested for glyphosate, heavy metals and microbiology. It is also non-China and has been certified Kosher and organic.
Visit FoodSupply.news for more tips on how to start your food stockpile. You can also check out Health Ranger Store and Brighteon Store for more clean food supplies for your prepping needs.
Click on this link to learn how to make a nutritious Green Goddess Smoothie with Health Ranger Select Freeze-Dried Organic Chopped Kale.
Watch this clip about Organic Whole Blueberries.
This video is from the Health Ranger Store channel on Brighteon.com.
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Prepping tips: Stockpiling non-perishable foods and water.
Prepping tips: How to prepare a food storage starter kit.
Survival essentials: Best budget-friendly foods for prepping.
Canning, drying and more: The art of food preservation across cultures.
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7 Medicines You Should Know How to Make at Home
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7 Medicines You Should Know How To Make At Home
by Diane
December 28, 2018
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It seemed like no matter what I went to the doctor for as a child, I received an antibiotic. This happened so regularly to so many people that it changed the way a whole generation, or maybe more, looked at medicine. When it came time to raise our own kids we looked at the doctor cross eyed when they would say things like:
“It’s a virus. It will just have to run its course.”
Forced to take the suffering child home and manage their fever, we began to realize that doctors didn’t hold the golden key to the medicine cabinet. It turns out we have just as much power as the doctor when it comes to preventative medicine and even healing. Sometimes, we have even more power!
Through a combination of digging out lost skills and the radical availability of raw materials, people have begun to stock their own medicine cabinets. Even easy to buy OTC meds are being replaced by safer natural methods of dealing with pain, infection and healing in general. You might think this kind of work belongs in a lab, but you’d be mistaken. In fact, we are going to go over some of the medicines you should know how to make at home.
From Propolis to Poultice you will learn the basics of making your own medicines at home.
Tools Of The Trade
Capsules
Many homemade medicines for internal use can be produced and made in capsule form. These capsules are readily available, and are great ways to transport things like essential oils.
Mason Jars
You are going to need a vessel for your concoctions, decoctions, tinctures and the like. Syrups and ciders all store very well in mason jars.
Bandages
A poultice will always benefit from a bandage covering it. Have plenty bandages on hand, so you can keep your homemade medicines in place.
Mortar and Pestles
The processing of plant material requires a good mortar and pestle. This is also a method that requires no electricity, which will help you out no matter how bad things get.
Related: 23 Survival Uses for Honey that You Didn’t Know About
Propolis
http://www.askaprepper.com/wp-conten...-At-Home-3.jpgPropolis is the “glue” used by bees to seal holes in the hive. It is a mixture of saliva, beeswax and botanical ingredients harvested by the bees. Propolis has incredible health benefits, and is claimed to have just about every ‘anti’ property you can imagine, from antimicrobial to anti-inflammatory.
Propolis can be purchased, and is most often used in tincture form. This tincture can be added to lard at a ratio of 1 tablespoon to 15 grams of lard and a little beeswax, to make a great ointment for external use.
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Triple Antibiotic Ointment
The healing oils and vitamin E in this natural version of Neosporin are going to give you all the benefits of a TAO, but without the antibiotics and the unnecessary ingredients.
Infection of wounds will be a massive concern when it comes to a SHTF scenario.
You have to have the ability to not just cover that wound, but to apply a healing ointment that will promote faster recovery.
Elderberry Syrup
These little berries, when reduced into a syrup, have the ability to do several things.
They boost immunity, help with flu recovery, and they have even been shown to reduce swelling in the nasal passages. Elderberry is no snake oil, and the syrup should be kept around to deal with all of your family’s winter ailments.
- 1/2 cup dried or 1 cup fresh elderberries
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup honey
http://www.askaprepper.com/wp-conten...-At-Home-2.jpgThis very simple recipe requires only that you mix the ingredients together, bring them to a simmer, reduce the mixture by half and then cool. Once the mixture is completely cool it will be ready to use. You can add things like turmeric, ginger, cinnamon and other spices to your syrup as well.
A homemade batch should last the full winter season.
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Willow Pain Reliever Fever Reducer
Containing the active ingredient of aspirin – salicylic acid – willow bark is a legitimate pain reliever and fever reducer.
Not only is the salicylic acid in there; its also pretty easy to get out. Willow bark should certainly be a means of pain relief that you create at home.
- The bark from younger branches will have more salicylic acid than bark from the trunk.
- Start by stripping some bark off these small branches.
- Gather yourself a nice bundle of bark that is about 3 inches in diameter when gathered together, loosely packed.
- The best practice is to let the bark dry out a bit. If you need the medicine now you can make it immediately, but it will produce more if its allowed to dry out.
- Add 1 tablespoon of bark for every 1 cup of water.
- Add the bark to boiling water and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Allow to cool, and drink with some food as the acid can be a stomach irritant
Fire Cider
Fire cider is a powerful mixture of raw apple cider, honey, lemon, chilis and a whole bunch of mean roots like onion, garlic, horseradish and maybe even some turmeric for good measure.
It can be a serious treatment for things like colds, congestion and flu recovery.http://www.askaprepper.com/wp-conten...re-cider-1.jpgThe best thing to do is try out a recipe and tweak it to your liking. Some people take it as raw shots, some drink it as tea or a base tea, and some people even marinate food in it! It’s a powerful little concoction.
Charcoal Poultice
Charcoal is highly absorbent. There is a reason that fine activated charcoal is used in high quality water filters. The beauty of charcoal is that it can be created and pulverized by hand, even in austere settings. What a charcoal poultice offers is an option to pack a wound with something that will absorb any bacteria or infection.http://www.askaprepper.com/wp-conten...ke-At-Home.jpgThe charcoal poultice can also be combined with other easy to find wild medicines like common plantain. This is another great poultice ingredient for healing wounds.
Combine them both in a mortar and pestle at a ration of about 4 to 1, charcoal to plantain, and pound the mix up. Cover your wound with the mix and apply a clean bandage.
Related: Medicinal Uses for Activated Charcoal
Immune Boosting Tea
While its hard to find an immune boosting medicine on the market, you can buy things like Emergen C or Airborne to help boost immunity. However, you are probably a short distance away from the plants you need to make a quick immune boosting tea.
When it comes to immunity Vitamin C is king. We used to think that oranges were the holy grail of natural Vitamin C. The truth is a single orange only contains about 70 mg of Vitamin C. To really get the most out of this Vitamin you want to take about 1,000 mg a day! More if you are sick.
A better source is pine needle tea. A variety of pines can be used for this tea, and you need only pick the youngest needles, wash them thoroughly, then boil 1 tsp if chopped needles in a cup of water for 20 minutes. Strain and you are ready to drink.
Unlike an orange, a cup of this pine needle tea contains nearly 350mg of Vitamin C and can be had several times a day.
Thanks to the oceans of knowledge at our fingertips, and the incredible access to resources that we have today, healing medicine is no longer just for doctors. As you can see, with just 7 simple medicines you can treat a whole host of issues.
I encourage you to just make one. Pull one of these natural medicines from this article and make it, use it and reproduce it. Be sure to gather the tools of the trade so you have the things you need.
When you have the right tools, everything is easier. Before long, you will have cabinets of dried willow bark and jars of elderberry syrup hanging around the house. It might even make you feel like some kind of witch or warlock!
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