Homesteaders, Preppers and Survivalists Info
One of the most common questions I get (especially from new survivalists) is “What gear do I need to buy.” When I first got started, this was my primary focus. While I didn’t have a great deal of money to spend, I did want to try to get a basic bug out bag put together. … Read moreBest Survival Items When SHTF
We often use mousetraps of many forms – ranging from the traditional ones or the thickly glued paper or board that we have on the market these days. We need to eliminate rats in our house since they usually eat our food or worst, our things like clothes and shoes and they’re also known to … Read moreBuild an Effective Plastic Bottle Mouse Trap
When you find yourself in an emergency and you need some fast heat to cook or keep warm, what we’re about to share with you could be a life-saver. In this tutorial, we will save you from the misery of starving yourself from your dream camp by making an alternative portable cook stove out of … Read moreHow to Build a Portable Cook Stove
So, you find yourself lost in the woods. Often this happens when a person is hunting, camping, hiking, or fishing. Anything you do to spend time in the wilderness can result in disaster. A hiker leaves the path and gets turned around. A hunter tries to stay out past sundown. A storm rolls in and … Read moreBest Survival Fire Starters
Urban Homesteading Skills for Beginners Have you ever thought of ditching the rat race and living a simpler life? Have you considered living off the land, and getting back in tune with the cycles of nature? Simple homesteading practice allows you to enjoy the advantages of providing for yourself. It allows you to trade in … Read moreEssential Urban Homesteading Skills for Beginners
So, you have made the decision to start prepping for survival scenarios. That is an excellent first step. However, many people follow the wrong path from here forward. It is quite common for people new to survival to focus on buying gear and stocking up on canned food and bottled water. However, these actions should … Read more7 Essential Survival Skills
Some people refer to them as bug out bags or as a B.O.B, others call them get home bags. Whatever you call them, they can save your life in the event of an emergency. They come in all sizes and can be equipped for just about any situation that you may encounter. You can buy … Read more4 Bug Out Bag Checklists
When I was beginning homesteading I had a ton of questions running through my mind. I sat down with a pen and pad and made a list. Then I went through the list eliminating duplicate questions or questions that I felt would be answered by the remaining questions. I ended up with a much shorter … Read moreBeginning Homesteading – Where to Start?
Survival gardens have been around forever. Some people refer to them as victory gardens because they were popular during WW II. Others call them survival gardens because they will produce enough food to allow you to survive during bad times. Whatever you call them here are 5 reasons to grow a survival garden. For healthy eating … Read more5 Reasons to Grow a Survival Garden
Camping can be a lot of fun if you do a little planning before you go. One area that a lot of people struggle with when camping is meal preparation. Here are 5 cooking tips for your next camping trip that will make cooking a meal a lot easier. You typically don’t have a large … Read more5 Cooking Tips for Your Next Camping Trip