In addition to your garden, if you have sugar, salt, and rice, plus some chickens and a milk cow (a few beef cows or canned meats would really put you up there), you have everything that you need to survive. … Continue reading
With only two ingredients and a little time you can stockpile a survival food that’s been used for centuries. Let’s take a lesson out of the history books and learn from various soldiers, sailors, and explorers throughout time. It’s time … Continue reading
Survival Saturday is a round-up of the week’s news and resources for folks who are interested in being prepared. This Week in the News You just can’t trust anyone, or so it appears in this week’s Survival Saturday round-up. We’re all being … Continue reading
In this article I’d like to review some of the most common sources of fuel for heating your home, cooking meals, heating water, and powering various machinery. Ranging from refined fuels such as gasoline, diesel and propane, to natural resources … Continue reading
This is a guest post by Bonnie of Opportunity Farm Eastern WA As a long-time Master Food Preserver, I applaud the recent interest in canning for long-term survival. However, I am appalled at the recklessness of those who think that … Continue reading
You cannot imagine how comforting it is to have fresh produce in hard times. But sometimes your garden just isn’t ready when you need it, or your availability to fresh produce isn’t ideal. The thing is this though: fresh produce isn’t meant to stay fresh for … Continue reading
Unless you actually rely on medical devices, you might not realize how important for your survival some of them are. In particular, if you don’t have any major breathing problems, or they are largely under control, you may not give … Continue reading
In a recent article I brought up the importance of preparing your mind for the effects of living in a survival situation. I addressed that issue first because the mind controls all else that our body does. There are many … Continue reading
As if LED flashlights weren’t powerful enough, there is another level of mobile lighting that should have it’s place in your SHTF kit. Battery-powered tools, whether 12, 14, 18. or 28 volts are indispensable these days, and the top makers … Continue reading
Even during short-term disasters, we often see local stores around areas hit by disaster immediately jack up their prices on bottled water as much as 500% (even though it’s supposed to be illegal). But now there are even signs that … Continue reading
Leave the house prepared or you may perish. Ideally, you will travel with a friend. Having someone watch your back has a very practical and psychological value. You both can spot that patch of white, which may mean frostbite on … Continue reading
Spoiler Alert! Bad things are closer than they appear. By day three, all gasoline is gone, water is rare, and all FEMA food has been distributed. Now the fun begins. By day seven, the backup food supply is zeroed out, … Continue reading
When we’ll have no running water, no hyperactive emergency services, no electricity… we are going to turn back to what people did 100 years ago. Here you’ll find some “little” survival tricks popular in the early 1900’s and (some of them) useful … Continue reading