When people think of crazy preppers, they often think of underground bunkers, full to the brim with supplies, locked up beneath a Fallout-style hatch. But few of us have, or…
As preppers, we should probably all know the answer to this question: Can we extend the shelf life of flashlight batteries by refrigerating or freezing them? You might be surprised by the answer.
The first time I did a live podcast I did it on my phone! I shook for most of the conversation because of my nerves. I am sure the sound…
The world of knives and blades is vast. One could fill up a whole room with them without even trying. The type of blades that you need depends on your…
There are many different ways that COVID-19 is going to affect the world. To quote the CDC “The disruption of daily life might be severe.” They are talking about the…
At this point, I have been at home a long time and it is probably going to be a lot longer. Other folks may be thinking about what being stuck…
Something that a lot of us don’t always pay the most attention to is getting the most out of meals and supplies. Sometimes it doesn’t seem worth our time and…
Staying hydrated is important but it is about more than just drinking water. You need electrolytes. If you have found yourself working or exercising hard but still feeling bad despite…
The ability to recharge batteries is important. Not all battery chargers are the same. In this post, we are going to talk about different chargers and how to plan out…
” I think we need to make some windows for our shelter. What do you think?” I spoke to my son Carter. He was young. Probably too young to be…
Since Matt and I both work from home, it is actually fairly common for us to stay at home for at least 5 days and then only go out briefly…
It is hard not to love a good firestarter. There is something about that primal act of getting a fire going with something besides the flick of a lighter. A…
For two years I would walk out into my backyard, into the cover of some sparse woods, and shoot a recurve bow. I fired hundreds of shots at paper targets…
Borax is an amazing substance. The many uses of borax make it a great choice to put back for hard times or a long emergency. Just to get it out…
I love a good military surplus store and part of that reason is that my Dad and my Uncle often took me to them as a kid. Some of my…
As usual, I’m just going to write about my own experiences. I consider them valuable for many people out there, and I hope to provide youngsters with an insight into…