Stockpiling

One of the most fundamental preps that everyone needs for facing down a prolonged emergency or disaster situation is a food stockpile. Everyone intrinsically understands the importance of food, but what you might not understand is how fragile the systems are that bring food to your local grocery store. Any number of events could cut […]

Not all of what we require to prepare falls into the category of a traditional survival necessity- food, water, medical supplies and the like. Some useful, even essential, preps are everyday goods that may seem ordinary, but are still one of those things that can make life a little more bearable and much easier. There

Any prepper that is serious about getting ready for rough times is going to accumulate a store of food that they and their loved ones will be able to rely on when conventional means of obtaining food, like dash into the grocery store, are no longer options. In the aftermath of a society toppling event

For those preppers who live on a rural or truly remote property and depend on a wood burning stove or fireplace for heating their home, accumulating enough firewood to make it through the cold season is imperative, and might literally be a matter of life and death during a harsh winter. Even for those of

As I get older, I reflect more and more on the generations that came before me and my family. Every fall, I send my father a picture of the four tons of wood pellets I’ve loaded into the garage and the canning that we completed over the year. My grandmother was a practical woman. It

The modern medical marvel that is antibiotics has become so natural and ingrained, it’s hard to imagine being without them. The ravages of bacterial infections that the world endured before penicillin are the stuff of ghost stories. We have started to get a taste of a world without antibiotics, as resistance has grown because of

If there were ever two things that went hand-in-hand they are living a prepping lifestyle and stockpiling: food, water and other goods so you are ready to face the fateful day when society falls apart. Having the skills to live off the land and furnish what you need is of course great, but it is

Many preppers focus on the big and spectacular. EMPs, maxed out bugout vehicles, enough guns and ammo to outfit a small country. Oh, let’s not forget that pallet of food. While this is admirable, the rest of us only have the means to focus on more immediate threats. With limited funds, we have to focus

Beans are considered a superfood in lean time as they provide ample protein and fiber without the need for refrigeration or special processing. You need to store beans properly, however, as they are susceptible to bacteria and pest infestation. Whether storing kidney or navy beans, eliminating light, air, heat, and moisture are the primary outcomes

Food is essential during a long term SHTF situation. However, storing food can be tricky and costly because everything eventually goes bad. Even the most shelf-stable of foods generally only last 10-15 years before they need to be replaced. While having a plan to constantly rotate your food stores can help keep your costs and