Telling the difference between rural and urban preppers can be quite an interesting discussion. People’s views and preferences are a good source of information to spot advantages of one prepper over the other. Urban Preppers vs Rural Preppers | Survival Discussion Where would you rather be in an SHTF situation? […]
People are having some very interesting responses to the new administration in the White House. Some preppers are relaxing because they believe Donald Trump will bring more prosperity to the U.S. and help prevent an economic collapse. Still others who tend to lean more politically left are panicked and […]
With its fantastic, fresh aroma and multiple uses, lemon essential oil is truly a favorite oil. I use it for everything from boosting my mood to clearing my head to deodorizing my home and keeping those pesky bugs off of my window screens. Lemon essential oil is extracted from the […]
Our greatest priority in preparedness should be long-term food storage, simply because any catastrophic event will affect the supply chain and food will quickly become scarce. But while food storage has significant value and provides us all with a level of security, there are some realities affecting food storage […]
Many homesteaders dehydrate food but limit themselves to the “basics.” I am among that group, and thought I knew what could and what could not be dehydrated. Boy, was I wrong! We all know the usual stuff that gets dehydrated: Fruits like grapes, apples, dates, figs, plums, pineapples, bananas, cherries […]
Ask 10 survivalists what they are most concerned about regarding survival and/or disaster preparedness and the majority of them will say something about the procurement of food. For good reason, we can’t physically live without food for three weeks or longer. This makes survival food storage of vital importance. However, […]
What do you do when you run low on store bought vinegar and buying more is not an option? The answer is simple; you make your own. I have not done this yet myself but this is the most detailed information that I have gathered so far. I have […]
I’m all for the idea of learning from books and online articles. Canning how-to’s are great, especially when published or sanctioned by trusted sources. In fact, when in conversation with someone about a food preservation question, my first response to a conundrum is often, “What does the Ball Book say […]
If you’re considering going off-grid with solar and a battery bank, you’re probably wading through a jungle of questions and research. To decide if off-grid solar survival is right for you, let’s set the ultra-technical aspects aside (mostly) for a moment, and work through the top 5 questions to ask […]
