Backdoor Survival

An unexpected night might be rare but it is something to be prepared for. Fortunately there are a lot of inexpensive options out there that can get you through a dire situation. Not all survival bags are for every situation though. Your climate is a big factor in what you need to have. When it. . . Read More Original Source

While soft cheeses do not need to be pressed, or should be pressed only lightly, hard cheeses need to be pressed to expel extra liquid and allow the cheese curds to “knit” together to form a lovely texture. The beginner cheesemaker can avoid getting a press if they want to stick to the soft cheeses,. . . Read More Original Source

Many people misconceive preppers and it’s hard to blame most of them, considering shows like Doomsday Preppers are so popular. But, when a writer misconceives preppers, and, worse, uses a single prepper convention to attempt to diagnose a whole country, well, it’s harder to excuse. Stephen Marche, novelist and writer for Esquire, attended this year’s. . . Read More Original Source

In the past, home wind turbines were limited. Now there seems to be a ton of them out there which can make finding the best one a bit overwhelming. Let’s start by considering what you need to be thinking about when weighing the pros and cons of any small turbine and then talk about some. . . Read More Original Source

Bugging out. This is a term it is hard not to hear daily in the prepping community. To plenty it means hitting the trail but for others their car plays a major role in making it as far as they can or getting to their bug out point or camp. What is one to do. . . Read More Original Source

Wind power works best in areas with steady directional winds. You see the most use of wind turbines in flatter landscapes with few obstructions such as large open rangeland, coastlines, etc. These spaces are large enough to put multiple turbines and increase the chance of profitability. A smaller space doesn’t mean some wind energy cannot. . . Read More Original Source

Putting back food is an essential part of prepping. Spices may not have a lot of calories or nutritional value necessarily but they can go a long way towards making all those staple foods you have put back taste a lot better. I am sure that in a real situation we would just be glad. . . Read More Original Source

In many ways, the Las Vegas shooting was not a typical active shooter incident. Yet, the brave and the prepared both adjusted to this horrific circumstance and saved many lives during the attack. How can we learn from, and improve upon, their good work to be ready for the next mass shooting? In this article. . . Read More Original Source

Gold and silver are popular with preppers, as they are seen as physical “safe haven” assets that will still have value even in a financial collapse. However, cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin have now emerged, and have become popular for many of the same reasons. However, many preppers don’t know the benefits of one over the. . . Read More Original Source

My mushroom growing experience started many years ago when I learned how at the work college I attended. The Natural Resources Crew at Warren Wilson College had a Shiitake and Oyster mushroom project that allowed theme to make use of limbs left over from the forestry operations on the hundreds of acres of forest owned. . . Read More Original Source

A Brief Tutorial on Using Castor Oil Packs Castor oil packs have been used for centuries for their medicinal and therapeutic benefits as a home remedy and they are still used all over the world today. One wonders how folk remedies begin, especially ones that go back in time for thousands of years and run. . . Read More Original Source

One thing that I think every prepper should have on hand is diatomaceous earth. It is inexpensive and has a ton of uses. At the same time, there are a lot of sizes and brand names out there that are very overpriced. First, let’s start with a list of the uses and then I will. . . Read More Original Source

While clothing may seem easy to get right now or you are thinking about how much you have that you don’t wear, you should be asking yourself if you have the right items in your and your families wardrobes to get you through a survival or bug out situation. In extreme circumstances having the right. . . Read More Original Source

Just because the weather is turning chilly doesn’t mean all foraging opportunities are over and you must wait for spring to be out on gathering foray’s again…. not by a long shot! Editor’s Note: This article by Donna is a great complement to Eric’s recent piece on Fall Foraging here. Wonderful to have two resources. . . Read More Original Source

When it comes to flashlights there are some that are built for every day carry and some that are best used for special situations. Here are a few things to consider when choosing a flashlight for your daily needs and some flashlights I have found that offer good overall value and reliability. 1. Size An. . . Read More Original Source

Keeping your clothing something resembling clean is something that is easy to take for granted in today’s world. Doing your laundry off the grid is a lot easier if you have some basics. During a SHTF situation, cleanliness is one of the defensive measures you can take against health hazards. While changing your pants every. . . Read More Original Source

Hurricane and natural disaster planning should be part of your overall food storage plan. That plan should address food concerns over the period of a year or longer. Also, you should have a long-term, section to your food security plan that addresses food supply over a five- or ten-year or longer period. As it is. . . Read More Original Source

How do you choose between the many survival food companies when it comes time to prepare for food available disruptions? This article compares the five best survival food brands and discusses their benefits based on ingredients, calories, and cost per serving. While numbered, these brands appear in no particular order as they all offer benefits.. . . Read More Original Source

I have always loved corned beef so back when we were raising cattle I decided to try my hand at making our own for St. Patrick’s Day and some quick meals in the winter months. One thing to remember when it comes to corned beef is that it is essentially pickled beef. The “corning” process. . . Read More Original Source

These two massive storms might be the most expensive to recover from in American history. Hurricane Katrina saw damage worth roughly $100 billion and she holds the top spot of all Atlantic hurricanes in cost– at least until Hurricane Harvey is tabulated. Some estimates suggest Hurricane Harvey “could require up to $180 billion.” But, thankfully,. . . Read More Original Source

There are a lot of reasons why you need to consider the security of where you live. Regardless of how nice your area may be or how low the crime rate is, in an emergency the protections you have may not be sufficient to maintain your ground. Even during good times, it can be pretty. . . Read More Original Source

Good times, hard times, vitamins can make up for what is lacking in your daily diet as well as provide additional immune system end even emotional support. First, let’s talk about the basics you need to know about vitamins before purchasing any major supply. There is a reason why some cost more than others. A. . . Read More Original Source

Guardline sent me their long-range wireless driveway alarm to review. It consists of a sensor unit and a receiver unit with built-in speakers, along with some mounting gear. The sensor unit can be mounted at the edge of a driveway, walkway, porch, or other area, and then when something breaks the infrared beam, the receiver. . . Read More Original Source

As someone that has rendered quite a bit of lard over the years I was curious about rendering tallow from beef fat so when we got our pork fat for rendering this year we also purchased 30 lbs of beef fat from a local producer of grass fed beef. Hickory Nut Gap Farm was luckily. . . Read More Original Source

One of the challenges of moving to the property we live on was the lack of internet availability. It wasn’t that we couldn’t do without it but it was nice to be able to at least get information or watch a show while living in a camper without plumbing and building a house. At first,. . . Read More Original Source