Canned food has been a staple in pantries and has seen lots of people through hard times. Not only are they compact, but the shelf life of canned food is also long-lasting. This makes it ideal for preppers and survivalists alike. Everything can come in a can, from meat to soups and vegetables. The methods …
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It is common knowledge that fire is needed to survive, whether that be in the wilderness or even at home. Fire is used for warmth, cooking, washing, and a multitude of other uses in our everyday lives. Learning to start a fire is almost a rite of passage for those looking to go camping or …
If you have any amount of property at all, even just a front and back yard in the middle of Suburbia, Anytown, USA chances are you’ll have a tree or two or even many on it. Trees don’t last forever, and when they die from disease, age, damage (or just aggravating homeowners with their copious …
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Is there anything better than cured meats? Salt, fat, and time are the best ingredients. Oh wait, this is a prepping article. Let’s start over… Is there anything better than curing meats? Protein will be a commodity when things go sideways. You will need the means to store meat throughout the seasons. And one of …
Preppers and survivalists alike are always on the lookout for the most shelf-stable and nutrition-packed foods for their stockpiles. Peanut butter is one example of a staple in almost every pantry across North America. As kids, we grew up with it as a favorite filling in our sandwiches for lunch and as adults, it has …
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If you’re a homesteader, one of your top priorities is keeping your chickens healthy. Chickens provide eggs and meat for your family, so it’s important to keep them in good condition. One way to do that is by giving them herbs to eat. Herbs are packed with nutrients and vitamins that help keep chickens healthy. …
How we manage the waste and byproducts of our daily activities impacts our immediate environment and the sustainability of our practices. Luckily, if you live in a city center, a lot of this waste is managed by sewage systems and various filtration plants that clean and send the water right back through your taps. If …
Many defensively minded citizens know that Tennessee possesses some of the best all-around pro citizen self-defense laws in the nation, but what they might not know is that this state was among the first to properly codify Castle Doctrine statutes for the same purpose. In short, if a citizen is attacked in any place where …
Running a bath is not always an option, but that does not mean you have to go without bathing! Cleanliness is always a virtue, and it is always a survival imperative long term, but what are you supposed to do when you are out in the wild or your home water supply is disrupted? Simple: …
New Mexico is a state with strong, pro-citizen self-defense laws, but in our exploration of various states’ castle doctrine laws, New Mexico proves to be somewhat unique compared to its contemporaries, and not in a good way. It does not have a castle doctrine by name or even by statute. Instead, New Mexico possesses a …
