As anyone who is trained to survive in a harsh winter environment will tell you, the cold can be a killer if you are not prepared. While the days of having to trek through snow dunes on foot are long Read More …
You don’t have to live at either the North Pole or the South Pole to appreciate heat in the winter. When you’re cold, you’re miserable, even in more moderate climates. You need a reliable heating system for your home. With Read More …
Survival, really being prepared to survive; means being able to control your fears, manage your emotions and put your ego in check. To truly be prepared to survive, you need to cultivate a mindset that goes far beyond just having the Read More …
The Best $150 Ice Shanty Ever Keeping warm while ice fishing is next to impossible on some days, unless you have a good shelter. Many “pop-up” tent style shelters are available on the market, all of which have hefty price Read More …
I’ve done tutorials on drying fruit, making jerky and drying herbs in a dehydrator before. Some fruits don’t lend themselves to drying too well – rhubarb (goes stringy), gooseberries (thick skin) and raspberries (turn to mush). They can be dried Read More …
Many people love the natural beauty of a snowy day. However, a severe winter storm is something that very few people are happy to see coming. Not only does a winter storm bring traveling to a sudden halt, it could Read More …
I see many folks on the message boards talking about the generators they have for disaster situations. You never hear any mention of batteries or inverters so I have to assume most of these folks think they will run their Read More …
Food, water, and shelter are the foundations of any long-term survival plan. Preparing adequately for these three basic items will make surviving for you and your family much easier. Food is vital in survival because without food, you’ll become weak, Read More …
How to gain complete energy independence In the recent past, we’ve witnessed extreme weather-related calamities that have caused immense destruction regarding property damage and loss of human lives. Scientists are warning that massive disasters are not only currently occurring at Read More …
As I’ve discussed in previous posts, survival gardening when the SHTF is problematic. Thefts from a backyard garden or small farm will be rampant, and with each theft, you lose food, there’s damage to the garden, and you’ve lost labor Read More …
