Oilskin Tarp Care: A Beginner’s Guide This article assumes that you have a true oilcloth and not waxed cotton. This is important as these two terms are often confused and thought to be the same product. An oilcloth or Oilskin is a cotton or linen fabric that has been treated with oil in order to…
Introduction: Why Restore Your Oilcloth? So you have your favorite oilcloth tarp and have noticed that it doesn’t quite provide the same weather resistance it used to. You find yourself wondering if it would be better to restore your tarp or simply replace it. This is one of those questions that only you can answer,…
Traditional Oilskin Tarps were created when sailors learned that their sails which had been accidentally soaked in oil repelled water. This process was repeated intentionally to recreate this waterproof characteristic. So yes, Oilskin or Oilcloth both in the traditional and more modern composition is waterproof. What Makes Oilskin Waterproof Oilskin is manufactured from very tightly…
When preparing your camping gear it is a good idea to waterproof your tent. Even though many tents are manufactured from a water resistant material they can still leak in heavy rain or when touched if wet. By applying waterproofing techniques to your new tent you can increase its effectiveness in all weather conditions. Now…
When selecting items to store for an emergency, it is important to consider more than one primary use for the item. In some cases an item is necessary but can only be used for one purpose. However, in most cases you can find multiple viable and even necessary uses for the items you choose to…
When it comes to digging holes, a shovel is the first thing that comes to most people’s minds. A shovel can be found everywhere from construction sites to homesteads. A shovel is an integral part of a homestead or prepping scenario, from digging holes for fence posts to planting a new orchard of fruit trees…
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When considering alternative heating sources, one that comes to mind almost immediately for me is the Kerosene Heater. In some older homes where central heating and air are not available or there is no easy access to fuels such as propane and natural gas a kerosene heater could be one of the few viable options. …
Many beginning preppers find themselves overwhelmed by all of the information out there. They often begin prepping by simply buying up everything they can that looks tacticool and says it lasts forever on a shelf. However, oftentimes they miss some simple things in their preps. Supplies they need, supplies they don’t need, how they are…
For the avid hunter the end of hunting season often triggers a sullen time where they simply wait around for the next season to open up. However, many of these hunters have never considered trapping. In ways it can be far more challenging then a normal hunting trip and often the seasons extend longer into…
