I have a habit of suggesting this piece of gear or that, especially when it is value priced. This is not to say that a bargain priced piece of equipment…
There is no reason that prepping has to be a drudge or a chore. As a matter of fact, preparedness can be combined with a hobby and actually be productive…
12 Months of Prepping breaks preparedness down into month goals for supplies, gear and tasks. This is month six and as usual, offers up extra tips and motivation to get you started on a path to preparedness.
Have you ever considered that prepping is a form of personal activism. Here are six qualities of an activist that may change your mind.
As adults, it is our duty to introduce children to preparedness activities at a young age. This needs to be done in a fun, but serious manner, so as to avoid fear. Here are 12 preparedness tips for families with children.
It is time to launch a brand new Backdoor Survival Book Festival and what a great line up I have for you! Not only are there lots of books, but…
One of the first rules of preparedness is to ensure that you have an adequate supply of water to sustain your drinking, cooking and hygiene needs in the days and…
Five years ago, if someone were to mention the health and wellness uses for oregano essential oil, I would have looked at them cross-eyed. Although well versed in the benefits of…
It is an old classic and we all know the words: “Summertime and the livin’ is easy. Fish are jumpin’, and the cotton is high.” Without a doubt, summer is…
The older I get, the more I value the importance of good health and good physical fitness as it relates to long term survival. After huffing and puffing during a…
The term “Urban Survival” is bantered around a lot these days and can mean different things depending on the context in which it is written. To my pal George at…
In a show of hands, I want to know who thinks prepping as easy? Okay, I can’t see you for real but my guess is that only a few of…
Today I share the next author interview and giveaway in the current Backdoor Survival Spring 2014 Book Festival. Chris Bostic, the author of Fugitives from Northwoods, is joining us for…
As someone who has been prepping for awhile, I cast a wary eye on new books and new websites that re-hash the some old stuff I have been both learning…
I almost started out by saying “today I share a very special entry in the current Backdoor Survival Spring 2014 Book Festival”. The problem with that is they are all special –…
It takes a lot to get me excited about clothing and other personal items. It is not that I am particular but these days, I value my investment in survival…