Water is an essential resource to run every household successfully. And although up-to-date water supply systems promise to guarantee that the water you drink, clean with, and cook is safe, adding a filtration system to your household is the perfect way to ensure that you fully protect your family.
Tips For Harvesting And Using Chokecherries
As chokecherries are found in nearly every state and climate, it’s no wonder that Native Americans (who really lived self-reliance to the max) of most tribes used them extensively. And, like ancient Indians, we also rely on these fruits of the wild orchard.
How The Year 2020 Changed The Way Preppers Are Seen
From the first time I’ve heard about survivalists and preppers, I’ve always felt there is a stigma associated with emergency preparedness. In fact, preppers and survivalists have been called paranoid, doomers, and downright crazy. Have those perceptions changed lately, and am I the only one seeing a change in how the general public now sees us?
Survival Hydration – Surviving With A Minimum Amount Of Water
Water is ever-present on our planet in both liquid and solid forms, and without it, life would not be possible. Since humans are composed mostly of water, this is one resource we just can’t do without, and we need it daily to live comfortably.
Eating Slugs And Snails For Survival
In a survival situation, insects are far more beneficial to harvest than trying to catch meat. But there is one type of bush tucker slithering around in the undergrowth that you may be a bit more adventurous at tackling, and that’s slugs and snails.
Living Without Electricity With The Help Of 19th Century Knowledge
Many people today can’t even imagine what living without electricity would be like since electricity is the blood of our modern world. However, it’s still possible to live without electricity if we put to good use the knowledge of our ancestors.
A Brief Overview of Reloading Equipment
Many gun enthusiasts typically stock up on all the ammunition needed when hunting or spending a day of recreational shooting a budget build AR15 with a newly modified upper receiver at the range.
Turning A Neglected Field Into A Productive Plot Of Land
Recently I purchased an additional 60 acres of my grandmother’s old farm. I had to restore the land to its former glory and turn the neglected field into a productive pasture and wildlife habitat. Here’s my story.
Surviving Financial Hardship – Making Money With A Home Business
My gramps used to say that life will give you good and hard times no matter how well you think you have things covered, but he also used to say that it can’t rain forever. While learning to live frugally and making the things we need is an excellent way to become self-reliant, you will still need money here and there to get the things you need/want.
Is Reloading Cost-Effective?
With ammunition prices remaining high for the past several years, more people than ever are considering reloading their own ammunition, to keep their magazines ready to rock, so that they can enjoy some time at the range and hunting without breaking the bank.
Relocation Strategies For Preppers
Life happens, and sometimes we have to do things we’re not comfortable with, and you never know where the road may take you. For example, you may one day have to relocate your family to another state due to work or unforeseen events.
Crucial Preps For Winter Car Survival
Winter in North America is no joke, and it presents a host of challenges. One of such challenges is driving by car, and in many instances, it turned out to have a lethal outcome for unprepared people.
Busting The Myth Of Sucking The Venom Out Of A Snakebite
A lot of movies, TV shows, and survival stories have shown people that sucking the venom out of a snakebite is the best thing you can do if you get bitten by a snake. The majority of people have perpetuated this survival myth, and they have it deeply embedded in their minds. I believe it’s time to address this myth and tell things the way they are.