These pages may get the random visitor from time to time who might ask the question; "Who would ever spend the time and effort to create a blog for the Nunavut, Yukon, or Northwest Territories Preppers Network, especially for a remote land where most do not even have internet access?" Well, my answer is directed more specifically to those living in these awe-inspiring Canadian Territories. While these blogs need not ever have words written on them for them to serve their purpose, I thought I'd take the time to explain. The answer is quite simple really, we wanted your names on the wall right along with the rest of us.
When we offered to help our Canadian friends set up these blogging networks, we didn't just want to cover the most populated parts, we wanted to include all of Canada. We know that every living human soul in your lands, by their very nature, are "Preppers". From the native peoples, to the hunters and fishermen, from the adventurers and explorers to the military, scientists and conversationalists, every one of you in your land is a true survivalist and we should all look to you for inspiration. While you may never see these sites, we wanted them here so that should you travel by sled, by snow machine, by boat or by ice road and should you find your way to the internet at a community hall, a base, a station or even if do you happen to live in a larger town where you are able to have access to the web, and should come online and stumble across these blogs by happenstance, that you would know while we were setting the dinner table, we reserved a seat just for you with your name on it.
From your friends to the south,
God Bless.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Friday, February 12, 2010
An Article by "Bow" Beauchamp: Fire Basics - General Steps to Make a Fire
The CPN is very proud to announce that we have a new contributing author - Allan "Bow" Beauchamp! To learn more about Bow's extensive expertise and extreme winter survival skills, see Bow's Welcome post here.
Bow has previously written articles for Wildwood Survival and the CPN has been granted permission to share some of these articles with our readers (a big Thanks to Walter Muma who runs Wildwood Survival!). So without further ado...we hope that you enjoy reading Bow's articles and learn some excellent tips for extreme winter survival! (and remember to watch for more of Bow's articles to appear here at the NWT Preppers Network, the Yukon Preppers Network and the Nunavut Preppers Network!)
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Fire Basics - General Steps to Make a Fire
Here are the general steps to make, maintain, and end a fire (any fire, any method):
1. Choose and prepare a location for the fire.
2. Gather fuel.
3. Pile some of the fuel in an appropriate manner where the fire is to be situated, ready to be lit.
4. Ignite some material, usually tinder. This is usually the most difficult (and critical) step.
5. If necessary, depending on the fire-starting method, blow the tinder into a small flame.
6. Transfer the flame from the tinder to the actual fire.
7. Build up the fire by adding fuel.
8. Maintain the fire as needed.
9. Put out the fire.
1. Location
Generally, the location for your fire is a balance of many different factors:
* close to fuel source
* located on a non-burnable surface (bare rock is best)
* located away from burnable materials (such as very dry branches close overhead, or dry grasses nearby)
* convenience of the location (for example, close to your camp)
* but not in the way, either -- you don't want to have to navigate carefully around a fire that is squarely in everyone's way.
* wind direction and speed (wind can blow the fire onto neighboring burnable materials, such as dry brush)
* whether you need to hide the fire or not
* proximity to a means of extinguishing the fire (such as water)
* safety
For the rest of the general steps to make, maintain and end a fire...be sure to check out Bow's complete article at Wildwood Survival here.
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Thanks Bow - we are super glad to have you here!
Bow has previously written articles for Wildwood Survival and the CPN has been granted permission to share some of these articles with our readers (a big Thanks to Walter Muma who runs Wildwood Survival!). So without further ado...we hope that you enjoy reading Bow's articles and learn some excellent tips for extreme winter survival! (and remember to watch for more of Bow's articles to appear here at the NWT Preppers Network, the Yukon Preppers Network and the Nunavut Preppers Network!)
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Fire Basics - General Steps to Make a Fire
Here are the general steps to make, maintain, and end a fire (any fire, any method):
1. Choose and prepare a location for the fire.
2. Gather fuel.
3. Pile some of the fuel in an appropriate manner where the fire is to be situated, ready to be lit.
4. Ignite some material, usually tinder. This is usually the most difficult (and critical) step.
5. If necessary, depending on the fire-starting method, blow the tinder into a small flame.
6. Transfer the flame from the tinder to the actual fire.
7. Build up the fire by adding fuel.
8. Maintain the fire as needed.
9. Put out the fire.
1. Location
Generally, the location for your fire is a balance of many different factors:
* close to fuel source
* located on a non-burnable surface (bare rock is best)
* located away from burnable materials (such as very dry branches close overhead, or dry grasses nearby)
* convenience of the location (for example, close to your camp)
* but not in the way, either -- you don't want to have to navigate carefully around a fire that is squarely in everyone's way.
* wind direction and speed (wind can blow the fire onto neighboring burnable materials, such as dry brush)
* whether you need to hide the fire or not
* proximity to a means of extinguishing the fire (such as water)
* safety
For the rest of the general steps to make, maintain and end a fire...be sure to check out Bow's complete article at Wildwood Survival here.
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Thanks Bow - we are super glad to have you here!
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Season's Greetings!
Season's Greetings to all NWT Preppers! All the best to each of you and your families over the holidays and in the new year!
Monday, November 30, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Calling all Northwest Territories' Preppers!!!
Are you currently living in Northwest Territories or plan to move/retire to Northwest Territories in the future? Are you in the early stages of prepping, have been prepping for a couple of years or are you a full-blown, full-time survivalist with a bunker and/or a tin-foil hat?
If so - we need you!!! The CPN is currently looking to attract new contributing authors to all of our province sites including this one!
If you are interested in contributing here to the NWTPN, or if you are interested in contributing to the CPN or any of the other province sites, you can leave me a comment here on this post or contact me via email here.
If so - we need you!!! The CPN is currently looking to attract new contributing authors to all of our province sites including this one!
If you are interested in contributing here to the NWTPN, or if you are interested in contributing to the CPN or any of the other province sites, you can leave me a comment here on this post or contact me via email here.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Don't you just hate tests?
(originally posted at the OPN by Scarecrow)
It's 6:30 am Saturday morning. You are a sleep. All through the house not a creature is stirring, not even a mouse...
You are suddenly awake. There is a loud pounding and some shouting at the front door. You get up, put on your housecoat and slippers and head to the door. Peering through the peep hole you see a fireman continuing to assault your reinforced steel ingress/egress system.
Upon opening the door, the fireman explains that your neighbourhood is being evacuated because [insert reason here]. He further explains this is a mandatory evacuation and transportation will be here in 30 minutes to transport everyone on site to a temporary relocation centre some 12 miles to the west. You are informed that when the transportation arrives, law enforcement will escort you onto the bus by force if necessary.
You realize your mouth is hanging open so you close it it, but not before asking, "can I self-evacuate?" The fireman replies in the affirmative. You cannot however, park anywhere in the vicinity of the shelters as there is no parking on the surrounding streets as they must be kept clear for the large numbers of transport vehicles that will be using them. You ask if you can go somewhere other than the shelters and the fireman says, "you can go anywhere you want as long as it more than 10 miles from here and you are gone before the bus arrives."
You close the door, notice that your mouth is open again, you close it and head towards the bedroom to wish your wife a good morning.
29 Minutes:
Do you:
a) Wake everyone up and gather in the kitchen to explain what is happening?
b) Wake up your wife and ask her what she thinks you should do?
c) Wake everyone individually and explain why they need to get up?
d) Go back to bed because this has to be a dream?
25 Minutes:
You've explained the situation, everyone's mouth is hanging open:
Do you:
a) Take charge and issue instructions for what you want everyone to do in the next 7 minutes?
b) Ask for suggestions as to what everyone thinks should be done.
c) Call aunt Ethel and ask, "what's for breakfast?"
d) Get the coffee machine going because no one can believe its only 06:35 am?
18 Minutes:
Everyone is dressed, no one has combed their hair or brushed their teeth.
Do you:
a) Instruct everyone to gather their emergency evacuation bags and put them in the car?
b) Tell everyone to grab some clothes and other useful stuff and wait for the bus?
c) Ask if there is anywhere anyone would like to go, aunt Ethel is serving prunes?
d) Suffer a debilitating emotional breakdown because someone forgot to buy coffee?
12 Minutes:
The car is loaded, well it would be if little Johnny could tell the difference between his Bug Out Bag and his book bag.
Do you?
a) Consult your prepared list of items to gather in an emergency if there is sufficient time?
b) Hurriedly go through drawers and cupboards looking for stuff you might find useful?
c) Try to remember where all the insurance papers and other documents were put?
d) Ask everyone which is more important, the TV or the dog?
5 Minutes:
Times up!
Do you:
a) Hop in the car and proceed along one of the preplanned routes to where you want to go?
b) Queue up at the driveway with an arm load of stuff and watch as the long haired freaky guy next door is put in handcuffs and punted down the stairs towards the bus?
c) Peel out of the driveway and head for the nearest gas station with a Tim Horton's?
d) Have everyone hide behind the sofa and be very, very quiet? Oh yeah, and tape the dog's mouth shut?
30 minutes:
You're well on your way.
Did you:
a) Remember to turn off the power, gas and water to the house?
b) Have more than one prearranged destination just in case this was to happen?
c) Manage to load everything that you need for the next few days?
d) Remember to advise the important people in your life where you are going?
e) At least remember to turn the coffee pot off?
Did you pass the test? Were you still fiddling with the coffeepot when the door was battered in?
Or are you just really glad that you were prepared and were able to get out in less than 30 minutes and still have a choice as to where to go and what to do?
[What have you done today to prepare?]
It's 6:30 am Saturday morning. You are a sleep. All through the house not a creature is stirring, not even a mouse...
You are suddenly awake. There is a loud pounding and some shouting at the front door. You get up, put on your housecoat and slippers and head to the door. Peering through the peep hole you see a fireman continuing to assault your reinforced steel ingress/egress system.
Upon opening the door, the fireman explains that your neighbourhood is being evacuated because [insert reason here]. He further explains this is a mandatory evacuation and transportation will be here in 30 minutes to transport everyone on site to a temporary relocation centre some 12 miles to the west. You are informed that when the transportation arrives, law enforcement will escort you onto the bus by force if necessary.
You realize your mouth is hanging open so you close it it, but not before asking, "can I self-evacuate?" The fireman replies in the affirmative. You cannot however, park anywhere in the vicinity of the shelters as there is no parking on the surrounding streets as they must be kept clear for the large numbers of transport vehicles that will be using them. You ask if you can go somewhere other than the shelters and the fireman says, "you can go anywhere you want as long as it more than 10 miles from here and you are gone before the bus arrives."
You close the door, notice that your mouth is open again, you close it and head towards the bedroom to wish your wife a good morning.
29 Minutes:
Do you:
a) Wake everyone up and gather in the kitchen to explain what is happening?
b) Wake up your wife and ask her what she thinks you should do?
c) Wake everyone individually and explain why they need to get up?
d) Go back to bed because this has to be a dream?
25 Minutes:
You've explained the situation, everyone's mouth is hanging open:
Do you:
a) Take charge and issue instructions for what you want everyone to do in the next 7 minutes?
b) Ask for suggestions as to what everyone thinks should be done.
c) Call aunt Ethel and ask, "what's for breakfast?"
d) Get the coffee machine going because no one can believe its only 06:35 am?
18 Minutes:
Everyone is dressed, no one has combed their hair or brushed their teeth.
Do you:
a) Instruct everyone to gather their emergency evacuation bags and put them in the car?
b) Tell everyone to grab some clothes and other useful stuff and wait for the bus?
c) Ask if there is anywhere anyone would like to go, aunt Ethel is serving prunes?
d) Suffer a debilitating emotional breakdown because someone forgot to buy coffee?
12 Minutes:
The car is loaded, well it would be if little Johnny could tell the difference between his Bug Out Bag and his book bag.
Do you?
a) Consult your prepared list of items to gather in an emergency if there is sufficient time?
b) Hurriedly go through drawers and cupboards looking for stuff you might find useful?
c) Try to remember where all the insurance papers and other documents were put?
d) Ask everyone which is more important, the TV or the dog?
5 Minutes:
Times up!
Do you:
a) Hop in the car and proceed along one of the preplanned routes to where you want to go?
b) Queue up at the driveway with an arm load of stuff and watch as the long haired freaky guy next door is put in handcuffs and punted down the stairs towards the bus?
c) Peel out of the driveway and head for the nearest gas station with a Tim Horton's?
d) Have everyone hide behind the sofa and be very, very quiet? Oh yeah, and tape the dog's mouth shut?
30 minutes:
You're well on your way.
Did you:
a) Remember to turn off the power, gas and water to the house?
b) Have more than one prearranged destination just in case this was to happen?
c) Manage to load everything that you need for the next few days?
d) Remember to advise the important people in your life where you are going?
e) At least remember to turn the coffee pot off?
Did you pass the test? Were you still fiddling with the coffeepot when the door was battered in?
Or are you just really glad that you were prepared and were able to get out in less than 30 minutes and still have a choice as to where to go and what to do?
[What have you done today to prepare?]
Friday, November 20, 2009
Things to have on hand
(originally posted on the YTPN by Jennifer)
What do you think are good items to have on hand in the times we live in?
Here are a few things I have in no particular order:
Food storage- (minimum goal 3 months)
Water- if you have a well, and it is able to be hand pumped then you are fine. If not have a three month supply of potable water on hand.
Medicines- are you or a family member dependent on a prescription? Then have this on hand. In addition a well stocked first aid kit is a good start.
Toiletries- do not forget to have feminine protection, diapers(cloth is fine) dental care, soaps, etc.
Pets- do not forget to be able to feed Fido about three months
Elements- you need to ensure that you can battle the elements for a minimum of three months...whether cold or hot. Stockpile wood for your wood stove etc.
Money- how much should one have on hand? Three months pay minimum!
Please add anything that I may have forgotten. This post is to stir up thoughts on Preparation and self sufficiency.
Jennifer
Double Nickel Farm
New Mexico Preppers
What do you think are good items to have on hand in the times we live in?
Here are a few things I have in no particular order:
Food storage- (minimum goal 3 months)
Water- if you have a well, and it is able to be hand pumped then you are fine. If not have a three month supply of potable water on hand.
Medicines- are you or a family member dependent on a prescription? Then have this on hand. In addition a well stocked first aid kit is a good start.
Toiletries- do not forget to have feminine protection, diapers(cloth is fine) dental care, soaps, etc.
Pets- do not forget to be able to feed Fido about three months
Elements- you need to ensure that you can battle the elements for a minimum of three months...whether cold or hot. Stockpile wood for your wood stove etc.
Money- how much should one have on hand? Three months pay minimum!
Please add anything that I may have forgotten. This post is to stir up thoughts on Preparation and self sufficiency.
Jennifer
Double Nickel Farm
New Mexico Preppers
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