It is fall in the mountains of Western North Carolina and that means it is time to start thinking about that last minute putting back that needs to be done…
Solar lanterns are great for dependable emergency light. They are more common than ever and come in a lot of sizes. Backdoor Survival has put together this list of some…
There is a lot of talk out there about bug out bags for people and preparing your family. Dogs and other pets get left out of the equation. Just look…
Being able to charge batteries is an important part of prepping. Batteries can mean the difference between comfort and convenience during a SHTF situation. Here are a few reasons why…
Over the years, my husband and I have raised a lot of pigs. It started out when we were living in a travel trailer on the property I was given….
When it comes to canning vegetables, it is important to find veggies that keep the best and have a high nutritional content and offer a good value for your dollar…
My husband and I built our own house, raised and butchered pigs, chickens, cattle, sewed clothes, made quilts, and a lot of other things over the years. We make sure…
For those that are in colder or more temperate climates it may seem like you are severely limited in what you can grow. The truth is that thanks to some…
The latest reports put the death toll from Hurricane Harvey at 70. While the count is likely to rise further, mostly this will be from bodies revealed by receding water….
Today I’m building off my last blog post on increasing American political violence and the lack level civil discourse in this country. Today I want, from a prepper’s perspective, to…
When you want to add to your survival strategy by including survival seeds, it is helpful to know where to find high-quality seeds and what potential problems you should look…
The Big Berkey has long been a sought after filter for those living off the grid or that just want to have better quality water during and emergency or question…
Rocket stoves are popular right now. Like any type of camping gear you can spend a few dollars or hundreds. Before you go out and buy a propane gas camp…
Hydro Blu makes water filtration systems for preppers, backpackers, off-gridders, campers, and everyday use, and they sent their entire water filtration line-up for me to test and review. They included:…
There’s plenty of information online about where you shouldn’t live off grid. There’s advice about which climates just don’t work with solar power or tales of how cities have denied…
Can Kim Jong-Un hit America, and if he can, will he? Most sources suggest that he probably can’t and probably won’t. But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to prep for….