Matt and I did not have cats until we moved out to the country on our 11 acres and realized that something had to be done to take on the…
The Klondike Gold Rush is often viewed as the closing act of the American West, even though it happened partly on Canadian soil, and long after the rest of the…
You probably have considered buying acreage and thought it well out of your reach financially. Well, that would put you in a boat with many others who think that owning…
Some of you may have read my other posts about normality and the importance of some reminders of regular times for getting through a long term SHTF situation. Well in…
There are a lot of companies selling all manner of tents and shelters. This post is going to explore a wide range of shelter options. I intend to educate you…
Having all your preps in one place is not always the wisest idea. Some people may have no choice but if you can have a stash point then consider it….
There is a lot to think about when it comes to the ethics of what is right and wrong to do when one finds themselves in a true SHTF scenario….
There has been a lot of concern about civil unrest and what the next few years are going to bring to us. This has made me think about how so…
I have done some specific articles on hygiene issues, but I think it is worthwhile to discuss the basics for overall hygiene during a SHTF situation. I have included links…
I don’t mean to get all Nostradamic but because of my involvement in this niche and community, I feel like my experience can be of use to the many preppers…
Privacy today is a rare thing. Most of us are under the illusion that it is possible to keep things somewhat private. Even at my age, I forget that it…
So many people that I have met in the prepper world mention their dream of having a place away from everything. While this is a nice thought and something that…
It seems there are a lot of different prepper conferences or groups out there. I am not just talking about Facebook either. I am talking about groups that regularly meet,…
If you have prepped well, then you may find yourself in a position of being able to maintain your appearance and well being during a longer emergency. The problem is…
While we appreciate all of your readership, Backdoor Survival wants to recognize other great sites that can offer knowledge and insight into the world of prepping and survival. There are…
Getting the walls up was a little more challenging then you might imagine with a small house. We had to work smart and try to use ropes and pulleys to…