Dental equipment and dental exams are not often written about within the context of long-term survival. This is surprising because our mouths are a portal into our body. Oral bacteria and decay can quickly move throughout our system using saliva as a carrier. The result is sickness and a compromised immune system.
In this article from our Survival Medic Series, Dr. Joe Alton explains what procedures and supplies we need to know about when dealing with dental health. Learn how to perform a dental exam and about the tools and equipment you need resolve dental emergencies, Plus, enter the giveaway to win a Survival Dental Kit valued at $199.
When you think about being out in the woods, what do you envision as a staple meal? Do you see yourself sitting by the fire roasting some fresh venison on a spit? Maybe you live in an area with a great deal of waterfowl, and you can see yourself enjoying some roasted duck? What you imagine in your mind is probably in large part dictated by the environment you live in. Wherever you live, one food that should be on your list of wild food is freshly caught fish.
In this article, you will learn the basics of cooking, cleaning, and cooking fish in a survival situation.
If you are anything like me, you have a tough time facing the day without first imbibing on a robust cup of hot coffee. Can you imagine being in a survival situation, faced with the stress of a disruptive event, and not having your morning fix of java? Although I say this somewhat tongue in cheek, the reality is that drinking coffee is a simple comfort that can bring pleasure when things are not going well.
In this article learn how to use a French Press to make an excellent cup of coffee with a minimum of effort and while using as little fuel from a heat
One of the common laments of preppers is they feel they are a lone wolf. In their hearts and minds they know if there is a major emergency, stored preps will be handy, but in reality, it will take teamwork to survive. We are not talking about OPSEC here. Instead, we are talking about community preparedness where neighbors help neighbors to ensure that everyone gets out of harm’s way safely. The Neighborhood Emergency Response Handbook by Scott Finazzo is a book about community preparedness. It is a detailed guide to finding like-minded folks in your community that can band together to organize a disaster preparedness network.
Read an all-new interview with Scott plus enter to win a copy of his book for free.
A sinus infection is miserable. Technically called sinusitis, this is a common ailment that first appears to be symptomatic of a common cold but in reality, is the result of swollen and inflamed nasal cavities. It is often caused by a virus which means treating with antibiotics is useless. That is just one reason why it makes sense to know how to treat the symptoms of a sinus infection without running to the drugstore for an armload of drugs that either will not work or will make you drowsy and incidentally raise your blood pressure.
Over the past couple of months, a number of people around me have suffered from sinus congestion. Like a mad scientist on a mission, I started experimenting with essential oils and with the help of Valerie Worwood’s fantastic book on essential oils, came up with a formula that works. If you have sinus problems, here is a DIY remedy using budget-friendly essential oils along with three different ways to use the blend: topically, in a diffuser, and by simple inhalation.
Anyone who has spent time outdoors knows the value of using the best knot for the task at hand. In Prepper’s Guide to Knots, learn about knots and also how to select and care for your rope and other types of cordage. Plus, read an interview with the author and enter the giveaway to win a free copy of his book. There will be three winners.
Some years are better than others and this year, in spite of many changes, is one of the better years. As we approach year end, I find myself in an upbeat mood as I look forward to even more change. Going into 2017, I feel less worried and infinitely more prepared. That is the beauty of prepping and living a prepper-centric lifestyle: with each passing year, you are steps closer to meeting your goals and feeling secure in your knowledge that you can take care of yourself and your family during dire circumstances.
It is with this frame of mind that I offer you a message of “Thanks” and Thanksgiving. Thank you for being a part of Backdoor Survival.
Harnessing the power of the sun achieve a modicum of energy independence no longer has to be a lofty goal. In Power From the Sun, learn everything you need to know to develop a solar strategy of your own. Written for the non-geek, this book is easy to read and understand. Plus, enter the giveaway to win one of three copies that are up for grabs.
Home baked bread is one of life’s greatest joys. The hard part, though, is the kneading of the dough, which takes time and a bit of effort. Learn how to use a hand crank dough maker to mix and knead dough in just 5 minutes. Also enter the giveaway to win a Stainless Dough Maker from Lehman’s.
Medical preparedness ranks up there with water in terms of importance. Read about the newly released Survival Medicine Handbook Third Edition and enjoy an interview with the author, Joseph Alton MD. Plus, enter the giveaway to win a copy for free. There will be three winners!
You can never have too many sources of emergency lighting. Read the review of the Goal Zero Torch 250 Solar Flashlight + USB Power Hub. This is a rugged flashlight with an integrated solar panel that really works. Be sure to enter the giveaway to win one for free!
Imagine an earthquake so big, and so deadly, that there are few survivors. Those that do survive, are faced with unimaginable challenges simply to live from day. Thus sets the stage of the Changing Earth Series. In Without Land, it is nine years later and life, such as it is, is extremely difficult. Read the interview with author, Sara Hathaway, and enter to win a set of both books in this latest Backdoor Survival giveaway.
When you think about emergency water, most likely you think about acquisition, purification, and filtering processes. What is missing from this equation, though, is testing. Can we assume that the water coming out of the kitchen faucet is safe to drink? And what about well water or home filtered water? Wouldn’t you like to know about the lead, bacteria, pesticide, iron, and copper content of your water? Learn how you can test your drinking water sinply andeasily at home. Plus, enter the giveaway to win a free home testing kit. There will be 3 winners.
There is always a blackout somewhere. It might be local and affect just your city. Or it could be big, manmade, caused by war, and impact your whole country. Or it could be humongous, a natural EMP event that shuts down the whole continent. For life. It is because of the potential for a blackout that I have tried to learn as much as I can about emergency lighting. In this latest Prepper Book Festival, learn about alcohol mantle lamps and enter the giveaway to win one of two complete sets of Ron Brown’s Non-Electrit Lighting Series.
Long before the term prepping was coined, our great grandparents and perhaps even our grandparents relied on oil lamps to light their way. Some of us have been lucky enough to inherit an old-timey Aladdin lamp or pick one up for a song at a garage sale. The rest of us? Learn about using an Aladdin Mantle Lamp and enter the giveaway to win one of your own. Plus, an interview with Galen Lehman, the CEO of Lehman’s .
Braving the Storms is the story of how ordinary people prevail in a post apocalyptic world. These are people who have lost loved ones and must rely on their own ingenuity to stay safe. This is a fantastic story about characters you will identify with and care about. Read the interview with author Kyle Pratt and enter to win one of 10 books up for grabs in a giveaway.