We often hear about water conservation and the importance of using less water in this day and age. Especially for homesteaders or anyone living in a place where water is scarce and precious, the pressure is really on to get as much “mileage” from your water as possible. A method that is commonly recommended to … Read more
It’s no secret that preppers are preparing for some sort of hard times. Whether it’s a natural disaster, economic collapse, or something else, they know that things could go south quickly. One of the most important aspects of prepping is financial readiness. Many preppers are prepared for physical dangers but neglect to prepare for intangible … Read more
Hikers and outdoorsmen are exposed to some harsh conditions including but not limited to extreme temperatures, submersion in water, and impact damage. The problem with watches is that they’re often very expensive and you don’t always know what you’re getting until you’ve got it. With that in mind, let’s go over some criteria. What do … Read more
A Dutch Oven is a must-have for a prepper because providing it’s a plain cast iron one versus the enameled version, you can cook over campfires, on gas stoves, and even in electric ovens. The range of meals you can make, ranging from sweet to savory, is endless. This is what preppers, hunters, and campers … Read more
The idea of this recipe round-up was to collate fairly simple recipes that a person could easily make from corn and corn products that have been stockpiled, or from fresh corn grown in a survival garden. The recipes have been collected from around the world because many cultures have had to survive in difficult economic … Read more
When disaster strikes or major unrest is on the horizon, it is probably time to get out while the getting is good, and before things turn for the worst. If there is one thing that experience has taught preppers by now, it is that things can always get worse! This is why you need to … Read more
For thousands of years smoking food has been a way of preserving an abundance of produce for leaner times. Even today you will see people in various countries around the world who do not have access to refrigeration smoking their food outdoors over small fires – most often it is fish, but a variety of … Read more
A tool that is found within every camping pack, well, it should be in every pack, a bushcraft saw is an important tool for fire building and construction out in the woods. There are innumerable amount of saws on the market with so many features that are handy in certain situations. Having the right one … Read more
Have you ever wondered what you would do if you had an emergency and whipped out your cell phone to call 911 only to discover that- oh no!- you didn’t have signal? Talk about from going bad to worse! It is tough to imagine life without our cell phones, not the least of which is … Read more
Are you prepared for a disaster? The truth is, no one can be fully prepared for everything, but there are certain things that you can do to increase your chances of survival. One of those things is practicing bugging out. In this blog post, we will discuss 15 different scenarios that you should practice for. … Read more