Re-Learning Survival Methods From the 1800s Many believe in a worldwide disaster that could be considered a TEOTWAWKI event will throw mankind back into the 1800s. In some ways I believe they could be correct. If such a horrific event were to occur, humans would suddenly be without the modern methods they are accustomed to …
Making Pemmican The Survival Super-Food Pemmican is an old native American recipe that was used by their hunting and scouting parties during the long absences from their encampments. It provided nutrition to them even during times of famine. It’s relatively easy to make and if you don’t add berries or nuts as many folks do, it literally stores indefinitely. …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Top Ten Preparedness Tips There are tons and tons of preparedness ideas, opinions, and tips out there. In all honesty everyone feels their ideas are the best and just as honestly, they are! What works for you in your situation is the best. So as with all the ideas, …
Reader’s 33 Favorite Unconventional Preps No one’s journey in life is the same as another’s. Therefor no one group’s journey to survival after or during a SHTF event is the same. We all have our unique desires and needs to make survival possible and doable. However, we are not so unique that we can’t learn …
Helpful Natural Treatments for Pneumonia Should there be a SHTF event even a short term one there is every possibility that medical care will become hard to get or even a luxury item in a post SHTF era. This doesn’t mean sadly that people will stop getting sick. Actually, your chances of becoming ill will …
Creative Storage Ideas Storage, storage, storage! We all need more storage. You don’t even need to be prepping to run out of room to keep your stuff. Especially with the trend toward smaller homes where to keep your preps is becoming more and more challenging. It hardly seems fair that we are all downsizing with …
Essential Oils for First Aid Essential oils have been used for centuries long before the advent of pharmaceuticals. Modern pharmaceuticals actually mimic the benefits of these oils either by pulling the natural healing compounds from the oil or creating a synthetic form. If a SHTF event prevents you from receiving medical assistance or causes the …
MIY Canned Chicken I must be honest and say I don’t much care for commercially processed meat products, including chicken. But I do like and eat chicken. Meat is an important source of protein especially for those who live in areas where the growing season is shorter, and the availability of plant-based protein products is …
Preserving Eggs W/Mineral Oil – Does it Work? (3 links) Preserving eggs is a big deal to those with chickens and other laying fowl. They work hard to ensure their birds are healthy and laying regularly. At this time, we can powder our own eggs for storage with a dehydrator. See How at this link …
Wilderness Evasion Tactics I can think of a dozen ways that after and during a SHTF event that could land you in the wilderness. Surviving in the wilderness would be a challenge on its own, add that someone or a group could be attempting to flush you personally or all persons hiding in that area …
