For a great many preppers, their dream or at least their ultimate prep seems to be a homestead of their very own where they are completely, totally self-sufficient. Dependent upon no one else except their family if they have one and certainly not upon their government or any municipality. If you ask them about it … Read more
I have a question for you, dear readers, does it matter what you spend on a knife? Do you prefer cheap ones or expensive ones? I’m sure we’ve all been there; you see knife that you like but the price point makes your poor wallet cry. Likewise, we’ve all seen cheap knives that look like … Read more
Hey, pack! Hope you had a safe and productive few weeks. Time to talk about killing time. Or rather occupying your mind during the long boring hours. The past six weeks have had a lot of body-busy time that has also been downtime for the noggin. That being said, I have a hard time with … Read more
Every prepper knows the value of beans for the stockpile, and will have cans or dried beans stored. Pinto beans get their name from the Spanish for speckled bean, frijol pinto. In northern Mexico and the southwest of the U.S., they are the bean most likely to be produced, and across the U.S. are served … Read more
Hello Pack. It’s been a while. I hope you all are doing well and have been making great progress with your preps. We have been quite busy here on our survival homestead – there was definitely no time off about the Old School Survival Boot Camp event to rest … not this time of year … Read more
I love watching movies when I get the time and I have a particular fondness for action movies. Action movies tend to cross paths with the horror, science fiction, and, of course, survival sub-genres. Now, educational films have been around for forever and a day and they’re not going anywhere anytime soon. There are many … Read more
I just love 1-skillet meal recipes. They are keenly handy after a busy day on our survival homestead now, and will become even more beneficial during a SHTF scenario when ingredients will be rationed and additional demands will be placed on your time. This marinated chicken recipe was created with four key aspects in mind: … Read more
Hey Pack! Hope you had a safe and productive weekend and I hope you’re ready for Memorial Day! Spring has sprung. With our first 90-degree day behind us, we are firmly ensconced in summer. Let the gardening, lawn mowing, and foraging begin! On the road again I travel a bit for work. In normal times … Read more
Starting seeds indoors is a crucial part of any prepper’s food security plan. Growing your own groceries is the best way you can ensure that your family does not starve during the apocalypse. The only thing worse than not starting seeds to bolster your food supply would be to spend a lot of time and … Read more
Hey Pack! It’s Camp Season!! It’s Camp Season!!! The last few weeks have been busy! Mother nature has put buds and flowers on the plants. Our local pair of Eastern Phoebes have started their nest and are sitting on, a few eggs. Did I mention that it’s Camp Season? Of Camp Season and Subtle Hints … Read more