Author: Damian Brindle
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Preparing for a Long-Distance Trip in a SHTF Scenario: 14 Points
In the middle of a SHTF scenario, you need to be prepared to drive to safety, whether the danger occurs on a personal or global level. If your situation requires a long road trip, it’s worth planning so you have everything you need. Use this checklist of 14 things to consider before hitting the road.…
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Boots on the Ground
I don’t pay attention to nearly any YouTuber preppers these days, but one that I recently began listening to again is SouthernPrepper1. He’s been prepping for decades and has had a YouTube channel for a long time. The man is level-headed, kind, and clearly knows what he’s doing. Aside from his many preparedness videos, he’s…
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Homesteading With Allergies: 10 Solutions
You’re ready to start relying only on yourself and prep for an SHTF scenario. Or, you want to rise at dawn to work in the greenhouse and could never see yourself doing a desk job. Having your own homestead is your ultimate goal. There’s only one problem — you’re allergic to the outdoors. What do…
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$0.99 Book Deals on Now!
I’ve decided that for the month of December I will offer nearly all of my survival books for only $0.99. They’re all on Amazon Kindle (U.S. and U.K.), and the deals will be spread out a few books each week until the end of the month. There are 13 books in total on sale, so…
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Homemade Yogurt Tip
I’ve been making my own homemade yogurt for many years. Most of the time it works out great. I’ve had a few mishaps, in that the yogurt never solidifies, for whatever reason, but most of the time it works out as I expected. I’ve use a yogurt maker a long time ago, and I’ve even…
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Power HVAC Furnace With An Inverter?
I absolutely believe that knowledge is power. And if I’m being honest, I never considered trying to run my HVAC furnace off a battery. Why? Because it seems like a real waste of precious battery power, especially since I can keep warm other ways. But that doesn’t mean you and I shouldn’t be aware of…
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Freeze-Dried Meatloaf, Potatoes and Carrots
I can already tell I’m having a hard time with feeling like I should always be freeze-drying something new to keep this interesting for the both of us. But I also realize that can’t happen forever, so I’ve decided that I’ll just freeze-dry whatever it is I want and then post when I feel like…
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How to Start a Small Farm With Regenerative Agriculture
Few people might consider their food’s origin or production while shopping for groceries. Agriculture’s environmental impact is often the last thing that comes to mind. Yet, conventional farming is just as detrimental to the planet as it is to humans. Current agricultural practices are highly unsustainable, driving biodiversity loss, habitat destruction, water and soil pollution…
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The 14 Most Versatile Survival Crops to Grow
Self-sustainability is something humans have worked to achieve for centuries. Growing crops is a way for people to provide for their families and communities. You only have so much time and land to grow plants, so how can you achieve the same sustainability as your ancestors? Consider cultivating these 14 best crops for survival. These…