As we get engulfed more and more by this modern world, I wanted to review 30 survival skills that might have been lost in the last 100 years and what they meant for survival. Only a few individuals are still holding onto such skills and passing them on becomes difficult.
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7 Financial Preps You Should Do ASAP
It’s no secret that the maneuvers on Wall-Street as well as in stock markets around the world are not only killing the middle class, but they also caused the financial bubble we’re in right now that is about to burst.
How To Find Out If There’s Water On Your Off-grid Property
If you plan on buying country property you must make sure there is an adequate supply of fresh, potable water before agreeing on a down payment. To find out if there’s water on your off-grid property there are a few things you should look into.
How To Make A Gas Cache
A world without fuel is a doomed world. Only a few will manage to survive without running a generator or any other useful gas-powered equipment. Having a gas cache will prove helpful regardless the survival situation you need to overcome.
Smoking Meat For Long-term Storage – Smoking Secrets For 2020
My family has been smoking meat ever since I can remember and their teachings have been passed on from one generation to another. If you are the type of person that hunts or have a small homestead which provides you with all the meat your family needs, smoking meat may be a useful hobby for you.
10 How-To Survival Books Worth Owning
If the brown stuff hits the fan, getting the right type of preppers together who possess a good amount of survival skills will be almost impossible if you don’t have a vast network of people. However, with the right set of how-to survival books, you might just have enough knowledge to make it through.
Honey Mesquite: A Survival Tree for Arid Lands
Honey mesquite also commonly called mesquite is an amazing tree native to North America that was a key resource of the native people. If you grow this tree on your property, it will provide you with food, drink, medicine and fertilizer, just as it did for the natives.
Manual Kitchen Tools To Get For When There Is No Power
If you are dependent on electricity like me and like the rest of the world, you should have a backup plan for your kitchen appliances if the grid goes down. If you aim to become self-sufficient, manual kitchen tools are mandatory for when there is no power.
Civil War Era Foods You Can Still Make Today in 2019
During wartime or a natural disaster, food shortages and lack of natural resources for cooking require a great deal of improvisation and basic knowledge of cooking principles. The Civil War era foods listed in this article stood the test of time and they can still be cooked today. This is reliable information for when times get rough and survival cooking will become a way of life.
Your Daily Life With And Without Power
Electricity is the blood of our modern world and we can’t function for more than a few hours without power. We take it for granted and we assume that electricity will always be part of our life. Somehow. we forgot that our ancestors managed to live well-enough without power.
Plantain – A Common Weed With Incredible Medicinal Properties
Although it is seen as a garden weed in many parts of North America, Plantain is a powerful plant that has many medicinal uses. Even more, plantain is an edible plant that can be foraged in both wild and urban environments. Plantain is a genuinely excellent medical aid, and people should learn about its properties rather than pulling it out and throwing it away.
Top 10 Ways To Use A Tarp
The tarpaulin or tarp is the modern version of the animal skin. Just like its ancestor it is a versatile piece of kit that shouldn’t miss from your survival bag. There are many ways in which a tarp can be used. You should at least learn about the top ten ways to use a tarp in the wilderness.
Improvised Fishing Techniques For Tough Times
If you find yourself in a jam and you need to catch a fish, there are ways to do it without relying on your $1000 fishing rod. The improvised fishing techniques listed in this article will cost you nothing. They are all feasible options when you lack the proper fishing tools.