The idea of forming a survival group has been discussed before here. There is no doubt that being part of such team will increase your chances of surviving a disaster. However, when forming a survival group, several roles are necessary for all the members to withstand a significant event.
Expiration Management – Is Your Food Still Safe To Eat?
Some things last longer than others, but eventually everything comes to an end. If you are one of the people concerned about the future, you probably have a well-equipped pantry waiting for you at home. Unfortunately, some of us take for granted our supplies. Even more, there are those who have no idea how to tell if their food is still safe to eat.
Keeping The Cost Of Prepping To Minimum
No matter what other people will say, emergency preparedness isn’t cheap. You are going to need a lot of stuff even if you keep it at a bare minimum. Prepping can become costly and how much you spend is up to you. The tips in this article are designed to help you save money and I can tell you firsthand that they actually work.
Important Reasons To Go Off-grid
Off-grid living is a way of life without public utilities, such as energy, water and waste management. It is an independent way to live without all modern utilities and it promotes self-sufficiency for survival and independence. You’ve probably heard about many people going off grid, but do you know the reasons that made them go off-grid?
Questions To Answer Before Buying Off-grid Land
When I began searching for a rural property for my off-grid retreat, I quickly found all sorts of places that looked promising at first glance. Everything from mountain views, to green pastures and all kinds of idyllic landscapes that I thought would make a significant acquisition. Buying off-grid land requires preparation and there are a few things that you should know before signing the papers.
Smart Strategies To Keep A Low Profile During SHTF
During a crisis, it’s much better to avoid a problem than to deal with the consequences afterward. Avoidance is the key to survival and since anything can happen to anyone regardless of where they are, it is better to learn a few strategies that will help you keep a low profile during SHTF.
The Immediate Impacts Of A Grid Down Event – Things You Should Know!
It is no longer a secret that our government is preparing for a grid down event. Such event is currently one of the most probable crises that would impact every area of our lives. A power grid down event doesn’t mean the same thing as losing power for a few hours. There are many critical things that most people are not aware of.
How To Live Without Refrigeration
There are lots of reasons that could force us to live without refrigeration and this would create a lot of life changes. People will have a hard time preserving food without using a freezer. Many of them will stick to eating dry goods. If your fridge stops working due to a community-wide power outage, you might want to learn about alternatives methods to preserve your food.
Civil War Household Tips Worth Knowing
The United States civil war was a difficult time for our country and people back then didn’t have the luxuries we enjoy today. Even though times were harsh and they couldn’t run to the corner market to get simple things such as cough syrup, they had the knowledge to make their own. Some of their household tips deserve to be resurrected and passed on to the new generations.
How To Build A Travel Bug Out Bag For Voyagers
I travel a lot and even though some of my work projects happen near my home state, others will take me abroad in unknown areas. If you are preparedness-minded and you happen to travel due to various reasons, you should consider building a travel bug out bag. One that complies with various federal and international restrictions.
Tracking Techniques Learned From Our Ancestors
Our forefathers used many skills to survive. Tracking or “reading sign” is one of the ancient skills they left us. Some of their tracking techniques and knowledge can be found today in many army field manuals. Even though today we rely on modern technology for tracking and surveillance, their experience will become useful when technology fails.
Potential Bug-Out Locations You Need To Know About
If disaster strikes and you need to bug out, to survive without facing the less desirable elements of society, you would need to have access to a vast tract of roadless land. As you will see from this article, in our country, many potential bug-out locations provide many thousands of acres of uninhabited wilderness.
How To Make Country Wine
Back in the day on the homestead, my father spent little money on his winemaking and he learned how to make all of his wine from ingredients he obtained from his garden, yard, and even the woodlands. Making country wine is a lesson we learned from the pioneers and we shouldn’t forget about this legacy.