Survival Caching Strategies Many folks strongly believe in survival caching. It is a well used strategy from many warfare scenarios the Vietcong became experts not just with caches but with tunnels. I knew a gentleman in Germany who spoke of having caches hidden all across his land to avoid confiscation by the Nazis. There are methods …
Living Off-Grid Can Make You Happier And Healthier The idea of living off grid brings out the homesteader can do attitude deep in many of our hearts. Until you actually do it and realize it can be fun one minute and a heavy work burden the next. That is part of what is great about …
Drought Tolerant Plants & Trees for Your Garden Every year several parts of the world experience drought. Whatever creates the SHTF could even cause droughts where there hadn’t been previously. Every gardener should consider this issue. There may not be water to bring in to your garden nor markets to supplement your food supply. Mix …
Why Talk to Your Neighbors About Prepping? Most of us shake our heads when something as simple as a snow storm or wind storm knocks out power for even just a day and there are people who don’t know how to handle it. When it becomes several days they often need help. No one wants …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Amaranth Tutorial What is amaranth? What is it used for? Is it even edible? and Why the heck would I want to store it? Amaranth is indeed a grain. It can be used in many ways like wheat without the concerns of gluten sensitivity or celiac disease issues. It …
50+ Outdoor Tips, Tricks and Techniques The reliance on technology today, has left many who travel out into the wilderness for hiking and camping expeditions vulnerable if they lose their equipment. This dependency has led to a number of injuries and even some deaths. Developing survival skills and learning the techniques that will assist you in avoiding the dangers …
The Complete Compost Guide New to gardening or not we can always learn more! Compost is a terrific way to recycle and reuse some household waste and be kind to the earth at the same time. The earth then repays us for this kindness by increasing our garden output! A win win scenario. Robinson Loves …
Guide to Using Super Glue for Closing Wounds Sometimes the most is learned and gained from our mistakes. This is one of those products. The original intent in development of the product wasn’t as a glue at all. But the failed product was too sticky for its purposes. This unintended side effect is what has …
Deadly Events Where Your “Fight or Flight” Instinct Could Save You We are always told in an emergency scenario not to panic. In just my personal opinion panic results from our fight or flight instinct flooding our bodies with the adrenaline and our minds not knowing what to do with that energy. Running in circles, …
100+ Paracord Projects Just because it’s a rainy day or if you are snow bound there are still prepping projects that you can do! It’s also a good way to get the kids involved with preparation efforts. Paracord is a prepping staple. It has so many uses in a time of crisis. If we have …
