Methylhydrate ($2.50 / litre, available in 4L jugs at Canadian Tire stores) is a more affordable alternative to isopropyl alcohol, for use in spirit b...

The coffee, fresh fruit and vegetables we have flown in from across the world; cheap, readily-available fuel and electricity; easily-accessible health...

Hey, Jane and Pilgrim;Shortly after posting to this thread, I resumed my training with Glen, and recertified as an instructor in Doyle Clan ISF. If yo...

FYI: In the winter of 2012-13 (shortly after all of the above "controversy" got stirred up), I attended several free workshops hosted by Allen Charron...

It is pretty much impossible to predict which - if any - crisis will be "the BIG one", or how it will impact the lives of Canadians. With this in mind...

Sacraed: I concur with your sentiments on "bikers" in general, but I think David was referring to OUTLAW bikers. Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs (OMG's) - as ...

Thanks for the heads-up, Systema. I'm going to check these folks out.

Susannah;I have trained for over 20 years with a cane-length "half-staff". It is, IMHO, one of the most user-friendly and versatile defensive weapons ...

Hey, Rachel;You're definitely on the right track - and the feedback you've received is also spot-on for the most part (IMHO) - so I don't have much to...

Hey, 'Mule' (et al);Great thread. This is something I have discussed with my local prepper friends. The phrase "Experience is the best teacher" applie...

Watched an on-line documentary on tiny homes last night. Compelling stuff. Got my wheels turning - BIG TIME!

This week...* 12 lg cans of ready-to-eat soups ($0.88 each)* 96 rolls of toilet paper* Inventoried / replenished all four of our first aid kits* Repla...

Greetings, fellow preppers;It is a pleasure to make your e-quaintance. My name is Brian. I am a 42-year-old husband, father, Humanist and federal peac...