Warm summer weather inevitably brings people outside. Whether boating, hiking, fishing, camping, or just taking a walk, the dog days of summer bring along a fresh set of seasonal hazards. Managing these risks keeps the family safe while still having fun. Here are a few things to think about as you hit the great outdoors.
Preparedness
How To Grow Blueberries And Brambles
When we bought our homestead 11 years ago, we made a five-year plan that included fencing in half an acre, establishing a miniature orchard, digging a quarter-acre garden, and planting raspberries and blueberries. I finally got the berry patches planted about four years ago.
Using Wilderness Plants For Your Personal Hygiene
Being constantly surrounded by your own filth in the wilderness should not only raise concern for your physical health but also for your self-esteem wellbeing. You should learn how to unlock the hygienic properties of plants when you get stranded in the wilderness. Learn how to use wilderness plants for your personal hygiene.
How To Prepare Your Bug Out Fire Kit
A bugging-out scenario can catch you off guard, forcing you and your relatives to leave the comfort of your home and leave all your comforts behind. The urge to leave as soon as possible to reach your bug-out location safely can have dramatic effects.
Bugging Out With Camels
This article is not meant to be a joke. On the opposite, it finds its roots in one of the most underrated chapters of America’s history.
Critical Homesteading Skills for Preppers
If the recent pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that we can never be too prepared for a disaster. However, while everyone else is stocking up on toilet paper and canned foods, true preppers know the value of high-quality homesteading skills that will serve them well long after the consumable products are used up and gone.
20 Homestead Uses for Diatomaceous Earth You Should Know
Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a fine, off-white powder made from the fossilized shells of ancient microscopic algae known as diatoms. For centuries, homesteaders and farmers have relied on this natural mineral for everything from pest control to animal care. Today, homestead uses for diatomaceous earth have expanded even further, offering a safe, eco-friendly alternative to chemical products.
How To Establish A Sustainable Food Source On Your Balcony
When it comes to survival, everything starts from your mindset and preparedness. Your knowledge makes all the difference in what you can achieve.
Smart Tips For Harvesting Wild Rice
Harvesting wild rice on the wilderness lakes of northern Minnesota nourishes my soul and spirit long before I sit down with family and friends to enjoy this tasty, nutritious native food.
Three Drills For Home Defense You Should Master
You bought a handgun for self-defense, and you’ve put a good amount of hours into a defensive shooting class. You did pretty much whatever any responsible gun owner should do. But is that enough? How do you maintain those critical skills? How do you practice?
Maintaining And Repairing Your Gear For Wilderness Worry-Free Travel
If you don’t properly care for and maintain your gear, even expensive gear won’t serve you well for long.
How To Protect Yourself From A Chemical Attack
A chemical attack is probably one of the most lethal SHTF scenarios you can witness, and some historical cases we all recall were harsh proof of that.
Growing Your Own Survival Garden Like In The Old Days
There seems to be a still commonly held belief that, in 1492, the first European explorers discovered two entire continents populated with nothing but primitive Stone Age “hunter/gatherers.” That, in turn, made it only logical that the settlers who followed would displace the Native Americans with their own version of “highest and best use” farms and towns.