Take a minute and reflect on what you have in your food storage. There are probably areas of strengths and weaknesses, things that have been overlooked and items that have…
There are plenty of people out there with disabilities. This can make it challenging to prep or be more prepared. I try to make sure to mention and include some…
If you’re bugging out to the wilderness, or if you’re bugging in near the wilderness, trapping can be a great source of food. The major benefits are that once you’re…
For thousands of years, people have turned to essential oils as a remedy for all kinds of ailments and injuries – bee stings are no exception. You’ll encounter plenty of…
A rain poncho is useful for a lot of things. beyond just being a coat to wear to keep dry. There are a lot of different options for best rain…
Ticks cause a lot of disease and discomfort but there are a lot of things you can do to prevent them that cost little or nothing. The best tick repellents…
Editor’s Note: This is an updated and revised edition for 2018. Legacy Food Storage has earned itself a spot in many prepper’s pantries, and the reasons are simple. Their food…
Have you ever considered adding coffee filters to your stash of multi-purpose preps? As you know, every prepper knows that multipurpose items save space and money. Because of this, we stash things like salt, duct tape, vinegar, and paracord like they are going out of style. Coffee filters are another inexpensive item to add to your list of versatile survival preps. Here are 35 reasons why!
There are quite a few good reasons to grow elderberry; those range from the many medicinal benefits to the culinary delights such as elderberry syrup, jams, and it is even…
The Go Ruck GR1 is a high-quality pack made in the USA by hand. This type of craftsmanship is a rarity in today’s world. I was given a Go Ruck…
Editor’s Note: This is an updated and revised edition for 2018. Editor’s Note: Special Contribution by Donna “All good things are wild and free.” – Henry David Thoreau 1. Purslane…
Kohlrabi is a highly prized plant in home gardens and hales from Germany where the name means turnip cabbage. In fact, you can think of Kohlrabi as odd cabbages with…
As a preparedness-minded person, it’s easy to get tunnel vision on bug-out bags, stored food, solar panels, and all the other supplies we stock to help us feel like we’re…
A good emergency radio that can be run on a variety of power sources is something you should consider adding to your preps, so you can stay informed and entertained….
Do you have an aloe vera plant sitting on your kitchen window sill or on your patio? If you do, it is likely you use it for when you burn…
Desalination can be done on a small scale with basic items. Pot distillers can make the process faster but you can also achieve desalination with salvaged items in a survival…