Survival Fitness – Running
Running – it’s the innate survival ability we seldom think about, yet, in the face of danger it always comes back to us instantly. Just think...
Category: Self Sufficient
5 Gallon Bucket Uses: Emergency Kit
With regular large scale disasters already causing problems in North America, it’s a good time to talk a bit about disaster preparation and how a...
Aquaponics: 20,000 Pounds of Fish & 70,000 Pounds of Vegetables on a 1/4 Acre [Video]
Aquaponics is the combination of aquaculture (fish farming) and hydroponics (growing plants in water only), in a carefully designed, hyper-productive closed-loop system.
Cooking Off the Grid
People have to eat and water has to be safe to drink, no matter what. A lot of preppers are planning to use propane, butane,...
Propane or gas: How to choose a lantern and/or stove fuel
Propane or gas? What type of emergency implement fuel is the best choice for you? Let’s assume an emergency scenario where wood heat/light are not...
Raise Chickens on a Budget
Raising a flock can cost a large chunk of change if you’re not careful. At the same time, raising chickens can have a huge positive...
How to Make Calcium using Egg Shells
Eggshells present healthy, balanced calcium due to trace amounts of other minerals contained in it. Eggshell calcium is probably the best natural source of calcium,...
10 Dehydrator Meals for Your Prepper Pantry
In an effort to have some “just-add-water” meals planned for those emergencies that leave us with little to no warning, I have been using my...
Complementing Your Food Storage Pantry with Dehydrated Foods
The overall goal of our emergency food pantries is to have a wide array of nutritious foods stored away in order to carry us through...
15 Items That Should Be In Your Vehicle During the Winter
Winter brings about erratic weather patterns, and chances are that we may be caught in them while we are driving. Having an emergency kit in our...
20 Everyday Items That Can Save Your Life
We all like stuff that has multiple uses but when those uses can be lifesavers it’s an added bonus. The ability to adapt and use...
Checklist For Winterizing Your Home
Winter disaster scenarios are not something you want to mess with. You could be off grid for days on end with only the food and...