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Summertime is a time of relaxation, fun, and enjoyment of the warm sensation of sunshine…until you are unfortunate enough to suffer from a sunburn. It’s hard to savor the sunshine when your now sensitive skin hurts to the touch! Even small sunburns take time to heal. But that does not mean you are just stuck. . . Read More Original Source

A number of years back, I found Gaye’s recipe for an essential-oil based DIY Miracle Healing Salve that she found effective on everything from cuts and rashes to sore muscles and eczema. I made the recipe, and have been using it ever since as my go-to first aid salve, replacing Neosporin, Cortisone, aloe vera gel,. . . Read More Original Source

For those that have been curious about the Big Berkey for a long time, there is another filter that you might want to consider. The AlexaPure is quickly proving itself to be a reliable and affordable filter for in the home or camp. For those living off the grid, this is a reliable filter for. . . Read More Original Source

Can Kim Jong-Un hit America, and if he can, will he? Most sources suggest that he probably can’t and probably won’t. But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to prep for. Let’s talk about what kind of effects the North Korean dictator could actually have on our lives here in America. We’ll list the scenarios in. . . Read More Original Source

The type of chicken feed that is best for your flock depends on the breed, age, and purpose. While cost is always a factor, quality is just as important. Better feeds result in good growth, health, and quality of meat and eggs. Higher protein feeds result in faster growth rates so if you want to. . . Read More Original Source

Growing your own food is an empowering experience. You nurture a seed or small starter plant into a tasty meal. You remove a bit of your dependence on grocery stores while enjoying a fresh harvest free of pesticides. Many people dream about growing their own food, but few turn it into a reality. Anyone can. . . Read More Original Source

The BattlBox is an awesome concept for gear junkies. For a subscription fee at one of several tiers, you get a box of survival gear every month, many of them curated according to a specific theme. While I imagine there has to be overlap in terms of the gear provided – for example, I imagine. . . Read More Original Source

This post is part my wandering thought process about food production/distribution during a large-scale societal collapse and part a request for feedback/ideas. This is one of the benefits of writing to an audience such as this – free advice. I’m generally more of an opinion and thought-based writer than I am an advice-giving writer. For. . . Read More Original Source

Many readers of our Survival Medicine Handbook are surprised to find entire chapters devoted to the treatment of dental problems. Visitors to our store are likewise surprised to find dental supplies in some of our medical kits. Why is it so important for the survival medic to be “dentally” prepared as well as medically prepared?. . . Read More Original Source

Katadyn is one of the major manufacturers of water filters for backpacking, expeditions, and emergency and medical workers. One thing that is important to point out with Katadyn is that they have a wide range of filters to meet various needs and capacities for filtration from personal pumps to a 10L Base Camp Bag. For. . . Read More Original Source

Special Guest Contribution from longtime BackdoorSurvival reader Donna This article is all about how you can have a year’s supply of toilet paper, no matter what size house or apartment you live in. Lack of sanitation has caused the death of more people worldwide than all of the wars in human history combined. Many of. . . Read More Original Source

Trying to make a comprehensive list of skills a prepper might need is a laughable task. There are so many possible SHTF situations, so many strategies and tasks to be performed, that there’s just no way to learn it all in your lifetime, and no way to cover it in an article. In fact, all. . . Read More Original Source

Today I’d like to discuss cooking pots, specifically cooking with cast iron cookware and why you should not only get some now but learn to use them properly. Your life could very well depend on it! Planning your strategy for long-term survival after the end of the world should begin well before the actual end. . . Read More Original Source

Millenials (Generation Y), the iGen generation, and younger people in general seem to be taking a beating in many studies and news reports. Entitlement and fragility seem to be a recurring theme. I haven’t been around that long (Gen X here), but I’ve been around long enough to see each new generation get critiqued by the preceding. . . Read More Original Source

Are you finding a good night’s sleep more and more elusive? Many factors in our lives can cause us to struggle drifting off into restful slumber. Maybe the stress of the day makes it difficult to turn your brain off at night. Maybe a stuffed up nose or joint pain wakes you up throughout the. . . Read More Original Source

Mountain House offers one of the longest product shelf life ranges in the industry. Their food is guaranteed to delight your taste buds even after it sits on a shelf for 30-years. How we cook food, is one of the key factors that impact taste and quality. At Mountain House, they use a home cooked. . . Read More Original Source

Even the most expensive and longest lasting filters have a limited life. In a survival situation, it is important to take care of your filter so you can get the most out of it. Although it is not pleasant to think about, a crisis requiring you to make use of your prepping might last far. . . Read More Original Source

I was perusing various prepper websites to see what’s happened during the last week, who has written what, and what’s worth linking to. While people have generated more content, there wasn’t anything exceptionally new or interesting that caught my attention. That’s when I got to thinking. I’ve been writing about prepping for … gosh, going. . . Read More Original Source

One of the greatest food assets a prepper can have is a year-round garden. Yet, gardens do not grow well in all locations. To help extend the growing season, this blog article looks at some of the tools that preppers can use to grow more productive gardens wherever they live. Gardening Techniques that Shorten the. . . Read More Original Source

One of the best ways to learn how to deal with a SHTF situation is from real-world examples of how the average person deals with them and which threats are most essential to protect from to ensure their survival. There were plenty of SHTF scenarios this year that we all can learn from. I’ve chosen. . . Read More Original Source

The Sweetwater is a good all purpose filter for those concerned about protozoa and bacteria but its filtration factor provides no protection against viruses so this is not a filter that you want to use in some situations such as foreign missions. You can purchase drops to add to eliminate viruses. These are described further. . . Read More The post MSR Sweetwater Review: A Good All Purpose Filter? first appeared on Backdoor Survival. Original Source

Don’t get lost. That’s one of the first principles of survival, particularly in the remote areas where many of us might find ourselves. In a SHTF scenario, it’s easy to imagine pushing into the wilderness (or what’s left of it) and away from densely populated areas. Even your prized ultimate bug-out location might (and possibly. . . Read More The post Prepper Book Festival: Prepper’s Survival Navigation Book Giveaway first appeared on Backdoor Survival. Original Source

Grain stores much longer than flour, so its natural for many preppers to prefer to stock up on years worth of grain over the flour itself. By doing this, you also save a pretty penny. But, when SHTF and it is time to open up your five-gallon buckets of grain, you aren’t ready to cook.. . . Read More The post Best Manual Grain Mills for Milling at Home first appeared on Backdoor Survival. Original Source

Legacy Food Storage has earned itself a spot in many prepper’s pantries, and the reasons are simple. Their food options are robust, offer great variety, and have a 25-year shelf life. I received a sampler from Legacy that contained six four-serving packs: pasta alfredo, potato soup, enchilada beans and rice, a meatless stroganoff, oatmeal with. . . Read More The post Legacy Food Storage Review – A Hands-on Sampling first appeared on Backdoor Survival. Original Source

There is a lot of buzz around freeze drying foods at home. As a primer, be sure to check out the “prequel” on the Pros and Cons of freeze drying here. Full Disclaimer up Front: One of the major drawbacks at the moment is the high cost of such a device. At the moment, home freeze. . . Read More The post Best Freeze Dryers for Drying Food at Home first appeared on Backdoor Survival. Original Source