by Survival Blog | Mar 14, 2022 | SurvivalBlog.com
The following oatmeal bar recipe is from blog reader Ron X. It makes an 8″ x 8″ panful. Ron says: “This recipe is a great way to use some of your storage foods, and a good alternative use for your stored rolled oats, when breakfasts of oatmeal get boring and...
by Survival Blog | Mar 13, 2022 | SurvivalBlog.com
Today is the anniversary of The Great Quebec Blackout. On March 13, 1989, the Hydro-Québec power grid failed after a solar storm — a coronal mass ejection (CME) — struck the Earth’s magnetosphere. The blackout lasted nine hours. “It was the biggest geomagnetic storm...
by Survival Blog | Mar 13, 2022 | SurvivalBlog.com
(Continued from Part 2. This concludes the article.) 11. NECK CORD KNOT This isn’t one of the 10 basic knots but since it’s nearly impossible to untie, it’s useful for tying a cord to hang around your neck for carrying a small ferro rod, hand lens, compass, or...
by Survival Blog | Mar 12, 2022 | SurvivalBlog.com
On March 12, 1850 the first US $20 gold piece was issued. — Today is the birthday of science fiction author Harry Harrison, who is best known for his Deathworld trilogy. (He was born in 1920 and died in 2012.) — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another...
by Survival Blog | Mar 12, 2022 | SurvivalBlog.com
(Continued from Part 1.) 6. FIGURE-EIGHT KNOT I use this knot mostly as a “stopper knot” but occasionally for other uses as well. An overhand knot makes a good stopper knot but if it’s too small for the hole size, a figure-eight knot is the next step up. It’s similar...
by Survival Blog | Mar 11, 2022 | SurvivalBlog.com
Today is the birthday of author Douglas Adams (born 1952). He is the author of Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Also on this day, the Great Blizzard of ’88 struck the northeastern United States (1888). March 11th is the birthday of the late actor Anton Yelchin (born...
by Survival Blog | Mar 11, 2022 | SurvivalBlog.com
Several articles posted in SurvivalBlog in the past year have mentioned various cordage, knot books, and knot tying. But as far as I know, nobody has actually demonstrated how to tie the ten most basic knots and how to use each one around the homestead. For those who...
by Survival Blog | Mar 10, 2022 | SurvivalBlog.com
On March 10, 1910, China officially ended slavery. But unofficially, China now has one of the world’s largest slave populations. These are mostly political prisoners, working in prison factories. Sadly, there is no way of reliably knowing whether or not most of the...
by Survival Blog | Mar 10, 2022 | SurvivalBlog.com
This article was written a bit “Tongue in cheek”. I will compare two types of preppers- the Red Shirt and the Gray Man. The Red Shirt Although I am neither a science fiction fan nor a Star Trek Trekkie, I live with several who are. When I watch these shows, there is...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Mar 9, 2022 | 4 Patriots
Hi there. Cade here. There are very few things more important in a life-threatening survival situation than communication. Be it gathering information, better understanding a potential/current situation, or calling for help. And the degree to how accurate this...
