Not much is written about coping with a planned water outage. That said, often we know about water outages in advance. Here are 6 surprising lessons that were learned by BDS reader, Karen in Nebraska. I learned a few things as well!
Most of us are too young to remember the Great Depression but thankfully, many of our elders have passed on personal memoirs of the era and how they survived hard times. With today’s uncertainties, it is good to recall some of the frugal lessons from the great depression. Here are twelve.
Given that a disruptive event might occur without warning, what will do you do? Here are some tips and possible solutions to the “OH NO! What do I do now?” dilemma.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Looking for a reasonably priced, long-term storage food that is versatile and delicious? Here are some great reasons to store wheat.
None of us wants to be a victim. In this special report from Joe Alton, learn strategies you need to know if you are in the middle of an active shooting situation.
When you think of homemade goodness and simple comforts, you think of bread. Learn how and why you should make your own bread. Recipe included!
The horrific tragedy in Paris in early November of 2015 reminds us that we need to stay alert and on guard. Learn how not to be a victim and survive a terrorist attack.
Have you struggled with the concept of bugging out? Read about the conundrum of bugging out and realize that with some basic risk assessment and planning, you can avoid most of the risks. That said, bugging in will always be my preference!
Most preppers have more in common than you think. Many share the same traits including these ten traits of successful survivalists. Can you think of more?
A couple of months ago, I posed the question “What is the Baseline of Prepper Fitness?” Although there were varied responses, at the end of the day most everyone agreed…