Rice is an essential part of the diet of nearly half of the world’s population. Before we go on to the part about how to store rice long-term, let me first explain what rice is. WHAT IS RICE? Rice is an edible grain. Rice is the seed taken from the … read more
Why is a crank radio essential? A crank radio is a must-have in your emergency kit – it will aid you in times of emergencies. “But what is a crank radio?” you may ask. In a nutshell, a crank radio is a portable device that receives AM/FM signals and can … read more
Survival doesn’t only happen outdoors. It happens when we least expect it. It happens even inside our homes. That’s why having the best survival books are good. It’s common for us to prepare for things we expect will happen. But what about things that might happen when we least expect … read more
Like in every aspect of life, preparation is the key — especially when it comes to the great outdoors. The weather can be very unpredictable during outdoor camping. A sudden drop in temperature can be dangerous and even fatal. A tent heater can help prevent this issue. There is a … read more
Petroleum jelly uses in the field of prepping and survival include vaseline candles, Zippo maintenance, and even protecting wounds. Here, we’ll discuss some of petroleum jelly’s common and other peculiar uses in survival or prepping applications. What is Petroleum Jelly? When we hear petroleum jelly, we immediately imagine women and … read more
When prepping, bear in mind the top two necessities according to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: physiological and safety needs. Of course, you’re going to need food, water, clothing, and shelter to survive, but you must also look out for your safety and security. Safety and security needs mean you can … read more
If you’re heating up your homestead with wood, then you’ll have tons of wood ash to use. A homesteader needs to have the mentality of using up everything and looking for creative uses for all products. Wood ash might seem like something to toss out, but you might be surprised … read more
Living off the grid is a dream for many homesteaders and preppers in the United States, but not all states are the ideal choice. My husband and I researched the best states to live off the grid as we created our prepping plan. Making the decision to go off the … read more
Around 75% of Americans worry about natural disasters and calamities and 41% say that they are not prepared when a catastrophe strikes. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends that people should be ready for a calamity by preparing their disaster safety kits. The emergency kit must contain supplies that will last for at … read more
A survival axe completes the picture when you are outdoors camping, surviving, or just plain old having fun in the wilderness. But when it comes to relying on an axe, whether it be a small axe, a survival hatchet or a tomahawk, for cutting, slicing, and hammering objects, what are the best survival … read more
A knife can beat a gun in less than 21-feet, here’s why Ever heard of the age-old saying ‘never bring a knife to a gun fight’? Well, it’s not true. There are times when a blade or a sharp object can beat a holstered gun. In this post, we show … read more
Jungle survival without clothes is nothing for this survivalist Do you think you could survive 21 days, without clothing, in the remote tropical rainforest of the Amazon? How about 40 nights in remote South Africa, with no clothes? Let me know what you think in the comments at the bottom of … read more
When I took my first long-haul flight, I thought to myself ‘how hard can it be? I’ll just sleep’. I was wrong. Surviving long flights is not easy. Since then, I have found there are a number of things I can do to make long flights a lot less tiring … read more
A recent story in the New Yorker profiled Silicon Valley billionaires, who are investing large sums of money on preparedness supplies and offshore properties where they can hunker down in case of a disaster. The article quotes the CEO of Reddit, who claims that over 50% of Silicon Valley billionaires have “apocalypse … read more
Inflatable boats are the best transport that you can keep stored away for when a flood occurs. One quick look at Houston and you can already see the widespread devastation and impact a flood can have and how useful a quick, ready-to-go boat that has been sitting in the garage … read more