Ground beef has become one of those ingredients that most people have in the fridge or freezer, ready to create a quick meal. If the ground beef is fried, you can have a meal ready in less than 15 minutes, whether it’s a quick skillet mix or burger patties. In the recipes that follow, you’ll … Read more
Ducks and chickens can provide many of the same benefits on the homestead, mainly egg and meat production. Both are small animals with similar needs, so you have to wonder what are the pros and cons of raising ducks vs chickens. There are specialized duck feeds available, but a common back on the homestead is … Read more
Hey Pack! Spring is just about sprung here in the Northeast and I couldn’t be happier! Whoa, hold up! It feels weird to start without a brief explanation. I’ll be doing my best at filling Tara’s shoes for a few months with bi-weekly articles. Introductions All Around Everyone, meet M. I. Grey. M. I. Grey … Read more
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