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Nine Reasons Why Adult Coloring is Important to Preppers

Nine Reasons Why Adult Coloring is Important to Preppers

Coloring for adults is not just a crazy fad. Rather, it is a way to bring balance and focus into your life during stressful and uncertain times. I am totally hooked and share with you nine reasons why adult coloring is important to preppers. Enjoy!

14 Essentials to Help You Fix and Clean Almost Anything

14 Essentials to Help You Fix and Clean Almost Anything

When it comes to fixing and cleaning, we all have our favorites. Learn about 14 items that are useful to fix and and clean almost anything. This is a fun list but my guess is that you can think of others!

100 Budget Friendly Items for the Frugal Prepper

100 Budget Friendly Items for the Frugal Prepper

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?

How to Prep for Feminine Hygiene Needs

How to Prep for Feminine Hygiene Needs

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.

The No-Nonsense Guide to Getting Out of Debt

The No-Nonsense Guide to Getting Out of Debt

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.

Prepper Book Festival 10: Lights Out by Ted Koppel

Prepper Book Festival 10: Lights Out by Ted Koppel

On more than one occasion, I have suggested that our greatest risk is that of an EMP, whether caused by natural events or a cyberattack.  Regardless of its source, experts…

A Guide to Building the Perfect Bug Out Bag

A Guide to Building the Perfect Bug Out Bag

Is your bug out bag a mess? Mine was! Learn how to build your own perfect bug out bag by first coming to terms with your risks and your needs. Here is a list of items I put into my all-new, road worthy kit. The best part is that it weighs less than 20 pounds!

The Best Practices for Using Mylar Bags

The Best Practices for Using Mylar Bags

Confused about the steps to take when sealing food in Mylar bags? Learn the best practices for using Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers to store bulk foods. It is not as difficult as you might think.

Prepper Book Festival 10: The Best New Books to Help You Prepare

Prepper Book Festival 10: The Best New Books to Help You Prepare

It is with great pleasure that I introduce you to the books that were selected for the Backdoor Survival Prepper Book Festival #10.  My gosh, what a line-up.  For the…

How to Test Your Ability to Carry a Bug Out Bag

How to Test Your Ability to Carry a Bug Out Bag

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…

Emergency Water for Preppers Part 3: Storage

Emergency Water for Preppers Part 3: Storage

It seems as though every day I get a new question or two about emergency water.  The most interesting thing is that the questions get more detailed and more technical…

Prepper Book Festival 9: Chickens From Scratch

Prepper Book Festival 9: Chickens From Scratch

One of my dreams is to someday own a small flock of chickens.  I would tend to the flock myself and have plenty of fresh, wholesome eggs to serve for…

Prepper Book Festival 8: Ron Brown and The Non Electric Lighting Series

Prepper Book Festival 8: Ron Brown and The Non Electric Lighting Series

Longtime readers of Backdoor Survival need no introduction to my friend Ron Brown. He is the author of the popular Propane for Preppers series and the NEW 2000-Hour Flashlight, a…

BDS Prepper Book Festival 8 Is Here!

BDS Prepper Book Festival 8 Is Here!

Spring is in the air and along with it brings an all-new Backdoor Survival Prepper Book Festival. It appears that word has gotten out about these BDS book festivals because…

DIY Healing Vapor Rub for Coughs & Congestion

DIY Healing Vapor Rub for Coughs & Congestion

A nasty cough and congestion can take you down in a flash. Learn to make your own DIY healing vapor rub. It comes together quickly and it really does work!

BDS Book Festival 7: The Ultimate Dehydrator Cookbook

BDS Book Festival 7: The Ultimate Dehydrator Cookbook

Today I share the next author interview and giveaway in the Backdoor Survival Book Festival 7. Tammy Gangloff, Steven Gangloff, and SeptemFber Ferguson, the authors of Ultimate Dehydrator Cookbook, are…