As the technology advances, portable solar panels become more reliable and less expensive. In addition, the all important form factor improves. On all accounts, the Choetech 19W Solar Panel ranks right up there as one of my favorites. Read the product review then enter the giveaway to win one for free!
Introducing the new LifeStraw Steel. How is it different? It includes the dual filtering action of both a hollow-fiber membrane and activated carbon capsule. The LifeStraw Steel removes virtually all water-borne bacteria, protozoa, and sediment plus some chemicals. Read the review plus enter the giveaway to win won for free!
One of the myths of prepping is that it is expensive. Sure, there are many items that are pricey but there are a whole lot more that are are budget-friendly. Many of these 100 items were suggested by Backdoor Survival readers, who, generally speaking, are a frugal bunch. Are there some of your favorites that are missing from this list?
Feminine hygiene preps are often overlooked as we pay attention to things like food, shelter,and water. Something you need once a month deserves attention, don’t you think? Find plenty of ideas and options, including many you can do yourself with very little investment.
When it comes to starting fires, it is a good idea to have some matches on hand, as well as a lighter or two, and a magnesium fire starting tool. That said, how much do your really know about matches? Learn about the various of types of matches plus some tips for keeping them waterproof.
Everyone dreads cleaning toilets and using toxic chemicals does not make the process any more pleasant. In a quest for self-sufficiency, I have learned to make natural, chemical free toilet bombs using simple, inexpensive ingredients. I won’t say that cleaning toilets is now fun, but it sure is a lot easier. Give these DIY Toilet Bombs a try – you will not be disappointed!
When it comes to emergency water, you can never have enough. If you are lucky enough to have advance warning of an upcoming hurricane or storm, you can line your bathtub with a bladder and fill it with up to 65 gallons of water. The AquaPod Kit is a bathtub bladder system that has been upgraded to include an improved pump and a water filter. Enter the giveaway to win one for free. There will be 2 winners plus 2 bonus winners of the RoguePak hydration bladder.
Everyone loves a bargain but when it comes to emergency food storage, when is a bargain not a good deal? Saving money on food is important but if you are planning to store your bargain items for the long term, take heed as to why bargain stockpiling is not the same as stockpiling emergency food storage.
The focus of this article is on medicinal herbs and plants that can be cultivated and grown from seed. Included are things to look for when purchasing seeds for emergency storage as well as medicinal uses for the 10 herbs and plants mentioned as good candidates for your seed bank.
Most of the time, diarrhea, or the runs, is an annoyance accompanied by cramps and bloating. It usually passes in a day or two at most. Severe diarrhea, however, can be dire or even deadly. In this article, learn how to treat diarrhea in a survival situation.
For some reason, reducing or getting totally out of debt is underplayed within the preparedness community. In this article, learn not only why it is important, but also learn actionable steps you can take to start getting out of debt now.
These days, it’s easy to go about our business of survival and preparedness without stopping to think about the rules of engagement. For most of us, these rules are not written or spoken, but are simply something that has evolved over a period of time. Here, in my opinion, are 10 commandments of survival you need to know about.
There are some who will say that preppers are crazy nut jobs. If that is the case, so be it. Preppers are not crazy, they are smart! That said, here are 30 reasons why you might be called a “crazy prepper nut job”.
When it comes to starting a wood fire, everyone has their favorite method. Some of those methods, however, may be inefficient or worse, ineffective. Learn about the easy way to start a wood fire using simple items found in every household.
Making your own foaming hand soap is so easy and the results are so good that I can’t believe I have not done this before now. In this article, learn how to make your own DIY Foaming Hand Soap for $1.12 for a full, 12 ounce bottle. I love saving money this way, don’t you?
If you have fond memories of tuna casserole from the 50s, you are going to love this survival casserole. Taking inspiration from depression era cooking, survival casserole is created from pantry items plus leftover odds and ends just waiting to be put to good use. This is the ultimate comfort food!