Preparedness and being a prepper is hard work. Learn how to succeed at prepping with these 11 tips that will help you survive. It’s not as hard as you think!
At risk of being the last person to come to the party, I have been resisting the call to begin pressure canning. It is not that I have not tried. …
One day, a few years ago, I happened to notice that my husband Shelly was wearing a long-sleeved shirt on a hot summer day. When I questioned him, he gave…
If there is one thing I know for sure, it is that prepper and survival types are in love with solar. What is not to like? With solar devices, we…
Longtime readers of Backdoor Survival need no introduction to my friend Ron Brown. He is the author of the popular Propane for Preppers series and the NEW 2000-Hour Flashlight, a…
Do you get confused and frustrated when shopping for food storage? Do you sometimes want to just give up? If that sounds like you, here are 13 tips that will help guide you and hopefully make things a bit easier. Plus, learn how to get a free sample food pouch from Mountain House! And by free, I mean with no shipping, no handling. Free is free! Enjoy the article!
Here is a refreshing take on the EDC or Every Day Carry Bag. This one was custom created by a Backdoor Survival reader. She came up with a unique idea for a pack and I will be curious to learn what you think about it.
Last year when I read Kyle Pratt’s “Through Many Fires”, I could not put it down. In that book, nuclear terrorism destroys a number of American cities and chaos prevails. …
Following a disaster, you may be in a position where you have to get home on foot. Learn some simple tips for finding your way back home without a map and compass. And after that? Practice your primitive navigation skills.
As someone who has stored a lot of food for long term emergencies, I can easily recognize the temptation to load up on simple to prepared packaged foods. Many of…
Homesteaders wear coats of many colors these days. Beyond the traditional land owner working their spread, there are homesteaders that live in cities, suburbia, condos, and apartments. Many rent their…
Hiking is one of those day to day activities that can help you become a better prepper. Here are 10 ways hiking can help you be better prepared.
Sure, we can all handle basic first aid. But what about serious wounds? In this article, learn how to deal with open wounds when help is not on the way. Hint: you might be surprised.
This week’s author interview and book giveaway in the Backdoor Survival Prepper Book Festival 8 is singularly special not only because of the book itself but because the author is…
For the new ham radio enthusiast, setting up the gear can be a challenge. This is especially true for starter radios that are known to be high on features and…
Old cooking methods use simple ingredients and a minimum amount of equipment. Today I walk down memory lane and explain why you should keep your old cookbooks or, if you don’t already have them, why you should scout some out on the cheap cheap at garage sales, thrift shops, and eBay.