Its been a heck of an interesting ride for me. For the last 15 years, I have been using sharp knives on a daily basis. My very livelihood counted on…
Some of you don’t know that I went without hot running water for 5 years and any indoor plumbing at all for more than 4 years. That may sound crazy…
The ancient fear of darkness is one of those bits of programming that just won’t go away. There are tons of theories why we might be so scared of that…
Dear Backdoor Survival Readers, At this point, the Coronavirus has been one of the main topics among preppers for more than a week. This situation is strange due to the…
There are a lot of choices when it comes to plate carriers. For those that are unfamiliar with this term, a plate carrier is a tactical garment that is designed…
Rule #1 Something is better than nothing. This applies to all levels of pandemic supplies. It has come to my attention that a lot of supplies like N-95 or N-100…
Some kids have never known the joy of making or using a slingshot. In fact, I bet plenty of parents just avoid buying these types of things. Before the internet…
There is a lot in the news about the outbreak in China and the increasing number of cases of the Wahun virus that are being seen in the United States….
Matt and I have grown to like Kimchi but it is really expensive to buy in stores and there is only one or two brands unless you go to a…
Located toward the top of the Appalachian Mountains and blanketed in lush forest, Vermont has a lot to offer in terms of scenery. Apart from the scenic landscape, the Green…
Over the last few years of writing about prepping, survival, and current events it has come to my attention that a lot of people immediately think violence is the answer….
This is an extensive topic. I´ve asked constantly about it all these years after we left (it seems to have been many years ago ☹ ) I´ve been abroad to…
The reality of privacy is that there is very little, especially online privacy. I have been finding myself more angry with people promising internet security and privacy in the modern…
Hunting makes for better magazine covers. About 2 years ago I came to the realization that trapping was the superior means of land-based survival food procurement. It was a combination…
I hear from people all the time that are concerned about self-defense. While it is always easy to suggest that people get a concealed carry permit and keep a gun,…
“My legs are so tired. I think you are gonna have to go ahead without me.” Last weekend my son Carter and I were stalking a local thicket for squirrel…