Of the myriad of preparedness topics, one that is often shunned is that of prepper fitness. It is easy to see why. Fitness is hard work and with busy lives…
Last week I indicated that this was going to be “Water Month” on Backdoor Survival. What better way to kick the month off then with a book on water that…
If I say that multi-purpose items rule I would be preaching the choir since we already know that doing so allows you to conserve precious storage space and save money. Here are 50 reason why preppers need vinegar – and lots of it – in their stockpiles. Can you think of others?
There are some situations during which water could be so scarce that every drop must be used for consumption. In this article, I describe what you can do to maintain proper hand and surface hygiene when there is no water to spare.
“Everyone who lives in the city is going to die when the SHTF.” Have you ever been on a preparedness website and read that? It makes my blood boil, and…
Lately it seems that I can not get through the day without banging my shins against something, getting bit by an insect, burning myself while reaching into the oven, or…
According to the CDC, there’s a public health epidemic you need to be on the lookout for. It’s not contagious, but has spread due to the North American lifestyle. You…
In what has become a Backdoor Survival tradition, Prepper Book Festival 9 is now here with an all new selection of books, author interviews, and giveaways. This time around I…
A dilemma for many of us is how to keep a personal weapon accessible if we need it, yet safely hidden from prying eyes. Here in my own household we…
More than once I have shared my angst about the sensationalist format of many websites. These sites use catchy photos that have nothing to do with the article, pop-up reminders…
Focusing on skills is a welcome break from the sometimes frantic quest to acquire food, gear and supplies. Here are 12 skills for preppers that won’t cost a dime.
This is the time of year when many folks pack up and head out on vacation. Do you take your preps with you? Here is a list of items that I take with me when I travel. Can you think of some others?
Anyone who has used essential oils for a period of time will find that they reach for the same tried and true oils over and over again. In my case,…
Canning jars, also called Mason Jars, have a long and colorful history. If you collect, hoard or just love mason jars, learn more in Canning Jars 101.
Whenever I think of glow sticks, my first thoughts are of kids’ sleepovers or rock concerts. Despite the visions of the Dollar Store party supply section that are probably dancing…
June is here and that means the Atlantic hurricane season has started. For those of you that live in an area prone to hurricanes and tropical storms, this means it’s…