This green beans, bacon, and potatoes meal is not only incredibly simple to make, it is also packed with essential nutrients to help keep you strong and healthy – something which will be essential to your survival during a SHTF event. If you live on a survival homesteading retreat, you should be able to raise … Read more
Even if you are a complete newbie to prepping in general you have doubtlessly already heard the term BOB, meaning “bug-out bag”, referenced countless times in various articles, books and discussions on the matter. The bug-out bag is the backpack you’ll carry containing all of your supplies you’ll need for the bug out itself that … Read more
Hello Pack. I appreciate all of you who reached out to make sure me and mine were doing alright since there hadn’t been a column for a while. Although I did have a health issue that had me nearly sidelined for a few weeks, all is well. We are only going to do these columns … Read more
Bread has been a survival staple since ancient times. Even the Roman soldiers carried hard tack with them on expeditions, and they were a staple carried on ships, sealed into barrels to protect them from seawater. In the 1700’s, the shortage of bread was part of the reason the riots leading to the French Revolution … Read more
There are many reasons people choose to live without electricity. For some, it’s simply because they choose to live remotely and no electricity is available. For others, it’s a conscious choice to be more self-sufficient. Regardless of the reason, living without electricity involves some sacrifices and a lot of hard work – but it’s definitely … Read more
In post-SHTF scenarios we have to assume you will be living off your stockpiled supplies, and maybe what you can grow in your survival garden or forage. As such, these recipes will look at basic ingredients just about everyone should have in their survival supplies, with the addition of some dried fruit and nuts and … Read more
Hello Pack.Sorry this column was a bit late, I was not feeling well most of last week. I hope you had a productive week of prepping. The weather was nice here all weekend, so we got a lot done outside, but this week looks like we might be dealing with some more winter-like or at … Read more
If you’re looking to build a stockpile of food for “just in case,” amaranth is one of the smartest kinds of foods to have on hand. A grain crop, amaranth can also be harvested as a leafy green. In addition to serving as an abundant food source, it provides many other benefits in a survival … Read more
Hello Pack. We are really enjoying this lovely spring-like weather here on our survival retreat. Rain will come soon, as will more cold patches and likely a bit of snow. But, for now, we are thrilled to be back outside and working our land again. All of the snow and ice melted and then we … Read more
Preparing and packaging ready to eat meals is well worth learning for every prepper. While useful and a central part of most bug out plans, commercially available MREs can get quite pricey and may not meet the specialized dietary requirements of all family members. Finally, newly packaged MREs can be hard to find. Many vendors … Read more