Here recently I have found myself getting more annoyed at some of the preparedness myths and downright lies I see being perpetuated by media, movies, and some fellow preppers that…
The state of Virginia is a natural beauty that is filled with some of the most incredible history of early America, the Revolution and Civil War. Few states can take…
One of the dilemmas we face in a long term SHTF situation is the lack of food. For that reason, many of us stockpile grains. Grains have a long shelf life, are nutritious and will keep us going when fresh food is not available. In an ideal world, we will mill our grains and bake up homemade bread in our cast iron pots that are cozied up the campfire.
Sounds good and even a bit romantic. Alas, although wheat and other grains can be milled into flour, yeast is a bit less hardy and after a few years, my not be viable. So what are the alternatives. There is sourdough of course. And then there is hardtack, a cracker like bread made without yeast whatsoever.
Becoming prepared can be a lonely journey. Family members scoff and friends roll their eyes and shy away, thinking you have joined the tin foil hat society. You want to…
I have noticed that a lot of people have expressed frustration with getting their spouse or partner to prep. When I was interviewed by Todd Sepulveda on The Prepper Website…
There’s a lot of podcasts out there, and plenty on prepping. Which is great, because who doesn’t want to fill up their commute, chore time, or gun-cleaning afternoon with some…
When it comes to understanding electricity, my mind tends to blank out when it gets to the point where I have to determine volts, amps, amp-hours, voltage under load and…
Preparing for winter is easier and less expensive if you do it in the Spring and Summer. With daily obligations making many people short on time, it can be all too easy to put off winter preps.
Need a basic understanding of the concepts behind water and water storage? Find answers to where to find, store, purify, and filter water for storage.
Fermentation is an ancient way to preserve food that fits squarely into the modern prepper world. The process is by far less complicated than canning food, and it provides an…
I am a prepper. I used to hide it but now its how I make a living and I am proud of it. Every so often I wake up in…
When Matt and I woke up this morning and sat down to drink our coffee, he was quickly telling me of the concerning situation that developed in the early hours…
Security is important. There are many ways to fence and fortify your property during good times and bad.
Prepper and survival groups have their positives and negatives. Here are a few things you should know when considering if you should join a group or not.
Sustainable Eating – the idea and practice of creating food production that you can maintain year after year. The idea that we must buy food is a product of urbanization….
A common bug out or survival strategy is to simply outfit a vehicle with all the necessary supplies and resources you would need. When you’re preparing for an emergency, your…