Summer is the time for family getaways and vacations, but just because you’re taking time off from work doesn’t mean you should be taking time off from prepping. Instead of thinking about prepping as an act you do when you buy supplies or put in a new garden, it needs to be a lifestyle. Disaster …
Bushcraft is the name we give a collection of skills that all involve thriving in the wilderness. From knowing how to build a fire in various conditions to finding food by hunting and foraging, to carving and building necessary items from wood and other natural materials; bushcraft is all about surviving long term without the …
The recent news about the EPA’s new definition of ‘tributary’ had me doing some research into EPA related news, recent studies and actions that have been undertaken by the EPA and the current administration, including some of the people in the House and the Senate. http://farmfutures.com/blogs-water-police-part-three-epas-definition-tributary-8387 http://www.bna.com/epa-corps-propose-n17179879956/ The EPA and many other government officials and …
Most people think olive oil isn’t good for prepping because it goes bad too quickly, but what you might not know is that olive oil will last for at least 1-2 years if it’s left unopened and stored in a cool dark place. That means that as long as you cycle through your stock regularly …
Are you new to prepping and survival? Perhaps you grew up on a farm and you think you know all there is to know about self-reliance and sustainability? Think again! Throughout the country, preparedness is taking a front seat and prepper events are being hosted to help you learn the basics or sharpen your skills. …
So you have a Bug Out Bag packed and ready, your emergency food stores are topped up, and maybe you even have a Bug Out Vehicle ready and waiting, but what about a plan to actually use all this stuff to protect you and get you safely out of a true SHTF moment? It’s best …
So, what kind of a “prepper” are you? From not one at all to ghilly suits for the whole family, our preparations for emergencies run the gamut. So let’s take a look and see where you fall. There are really not right and wrong answers, and I realize some categories, especially firearms, might be sensitive …
REPTILES AND RADIATION By: Capt. William E. Simpson All Rights Reserved © 2014 This Arizona Mountain Rattlesnake is not the ‘reptile’ to which the article title refers Photo by: Capt. William E. Simpson II © copyright 2014 This is the second article in a series that deals with the question ‘Is it time …
Getting out of Dodge (GOOD) is only the first part of staying safe in a dangerous survival situation. With others out there that are less prepared than you are, confrontation is bound to occur. While you should be prepared to defend yourself, the best option is to avoid confrontation whenever possible and the best way …
I understand the allure of big crowd. You’re walking down the street and people start gathering and cheering, and a natural curiosity takes over you. Maybe it’s a street performer, musician playing awesome music, or a celebrity sighting. Either way, if you want to actually go and see what all the fuss is about, it’s …
