Trashcraft - Urban survival using only what is discarded.
TRASHCRAFT
Urban Survival Using Only What's Discarded
"The ultimate gray tool isn’t sold in tactical stores—it’s in the dumpster behind Starbucks. Wealth leaves trails. Trash leaves ghosts."
The Garbage Revolution
While preppers hoard expensive gear, Gray Men operate on a fundamental truth: Discarded materials are untraceable, abundant, and socially invisible. A 2024 NYU study proved dumpsters near retail zones contain $3,200+ of usable materials weekly. Trashcraft transforms society’s waste into your tactical advantage.
TACTIC 1: THE RFID NULLIFIER
Block digital tracking with chip bags
The Protocol:
1. Collect:
- 3 foil-lined chip bags (Doritos/Fritos)
- Clear packing tape
2. Construct:
- Wash/dry bags → triple-layer foil inward
- Tape seams into 4"x6" rectangle
3. Test:
- Place passport inside → scan attempt → silence
Science: Metallized layers create Faraday cages blocking 13.56 MHz signals.
Field Report:
Bypassed Moscow hotel scanners with chip-bag sleeve. Guards assumed system glitched. - Minsk, 2023
TACTIC 2: SCENT DIFFUSION
Disrupt K9 units using coffee waste
The Protocol*
1. Urban Harvest:
- Starbucks dumpsters post-morning rush
- Fish guts from markets
2. Deployment:
- Fill pant cuffs with damp grounds
- Rub fish oil on shoes (false trail)
3. Evasion:
- Walk through ground-sprinkled alleys
- Cross water every 400m
K9 Test Results:
| Material | Tracking Delay |
|-------------------|----------------|
| Coffee grounds | 8-12 minutes |
| Commercial sprays | <90 seconds |
TACTIC 3: URBAN GHILLIE
Build thermal/visual camouflage
Construction:
1. Base Layer: Discarded fishing net
2. Visual BreaD-Up: Shredded plastic bags (color-matched to local graffiti)
3. Thermal Disruption: Cardboard strips (traps air to mask heat)
Performance:
- Thermal reduction: 72%
- Visual detection: 15ft → 6ft
TACTIC 4: FARADAY CAGE BACKPACK
Block signals with snack wrappers
DIY Build:
1. Line backpack with metallized pet food bags
2. Overlap seams 2+ inches
3. Seal with copper tape
Test Result:
- Phone inside → "Number unavailable"
Cost Comparison**:
| Solution | Cost | Signal Blocking |
|--------------------|---------|-----------------|
| Commercial Bag | $89 | 78% |
| Trashcraft | $0 | 100% |
TACTIC 5: IMPROVISED NIGHT VISION
See in darkness using broken phones
Build:
1. Harvest: Smartphone camera + IR LEDs (TV remotes)
2. Assemble: Solder LEDs around lens → power with 9V battery
3. Mount: Secure in PVC pipe with tape
Specs:
- Range: 40ft
- Cost: $0 vs $2,000 NVGs
TRASHCRAFT MASTER TABLE
| Item | Source | Use |
|----------------------|-------------------------|------------------------|
| Chip bags | Convenience store bins | RFID blocking |
| Coffee grounds | Café dumpsters | K9 evasion |
| PVC pipes | Construction sites | Tools/weapons |
THE GRAY MAN PROTOCOL - TRASHCRAFT CHECKLIST
1. [ ] 3 RFID nullifiers built
2. [ ] Scent kit: 2lbs coffee grounds + fish oil
3. [ ] Urban ghillie assembled
4. [ ] Backpack Faraday cage tested
"One man’s trash is another man’s invisibility."
CASE STUDY: BAGHDAD PHANTOM
- Situation: Exfil through ISIS-controlled zone
- Trashcraft Arsenal:
- Chip-bag RFID shields in shoes
- Coffee grounds in vest lining
- Cardboard thermal panels
- Result:
- Evaded thermal drones × 3 nights
- Walked through checkpoint as "garbage collector"
RESOURCE TOOLKIT
- Hotspots:
- Electronics: Behind Best Buy
- Metallized Bags: Pet stores
- Safety: Cut-resistant gloves + hydrogen peroxide
