This was a Murphy’s Law kind of week on our survival homesteading retreat. If ever, just once, all the vehicles and equipment remain in full working order at the same time I am going to see if I can still pull off a cartwheel to celebrate! On my way back from picking up my wedding ring from getting repaired I…
When stocking up on goods, equipment and provision for sustainment after a long term crisis, it is a good idea to stash more than you think you’ll need. Aside from being simply good policy, this ensures you will have a buffer against loss, spoilage or breakage. Having extra beyond your projected requirements also means you’ll have enough to hand out…
If you’re new to prepping or if you’re a prepper who has been exploring ways to become more self-sufficient for an extended SHTF event, you may have wondered is keeping backyard chickens feasible? The truth is that backyard chickens are a great way to get more prepared for a SHTF event and when managed correctly, could provide you with more…
It is harvest time here on our survival homesteading retreat. We picked and then began processing, about 620 ears of corn on Monday. I was so tired I lost count, even though I was tasked with keeping it. We ended up giving a good bit of corn away to tribe members and then cheated a little bit – at my…
For seasoned gun owners and enthusiasts, there is scarcely a better feeling than that trip to the gun shop to pick up a new addition to the family. Everyone there knows your name, you can fill out the background check form upside down and backwards and you coordinated delivery of the latest object of your affection yourself to ensure you…
Salsa is super easy to make and allows you to use of the odds and ends from your garden in quite a delicious way. There are many different types of salsa recipes floating around in cookbooks and on the internet, but this is my very favorite. Our prepping tribe member Matty came up with this concoction, and is is incredible…
This week on our survival homesteading retreat was not as active as usual, we are all still reeling from the loss of Matty. Bobby purchased the small yet strong tractor Matty had here from his family – glad it will be staying here for both useful and sentimental reasons. I want to apologize for the delay in getting the interactive…
There is little doubt today that the AR-15 is the most ubiquitous of rifles in the U.S., and is the gold-standard that all other semi-automatics are measured against. Due to its overwhelming efficiency popularity, flexibility and suitability to shooters of all statures AR-pattern rifles are produced by dozens of manufacturers, from proud American institutions to small, boutique assemblers. The AR…
Chickens are a perfect survival livestock, no matter where you live or how much land you own. They provide both meat and eggs, while helping rid your garden area of bugs that can destroy your crops. Most cities and small towns allow chickens to be kept, but may place restrictions on the number of birds, breed types, and the possibility…
If you own a handgun for self-defense, you probably put in a fair amount of time at the range burning up ammo and shooting groups. You have perhaps even taken a class or two, funds allowing. Basic marksmanship is certainly an essential part of running a gun well enough to save your life, but alone hardly considered proficiency in gun…