-
How Clothing Affect Your Chances of Survival During SHTF
For most of our species’ history, clothes weren’t fashion accessories. They were functional items that helped people hunt, tolerate harsh weather and perform other essential survival tasks. People today obsess over flashy jewelry, but our ancestors were more concerned with their clothing’s weight, durability and accessibility. Those qualities are vital in survival situations. Your clothes…
-
What Happens if You Freeze Dry Four Different Foods at Once?
Getting the family to eat leftovers is like pulling teeth around here. My wife will eat leftovers once at most. My in-laws almost never. My youngest child and my mother, maybe occasionally. Me? I’d eat leftovers for breakfast, lunch, and dinner if I have to. But at some point, even I get tired of eating…
-
Understanding the Worth of Your Land
Rolling hills, deep ravines, stunning blue lakes and starry skies — how do you put a price on your land? Whether you’re considering selling your acreage or just want to know how much it’s worth, the easiest strategy is usually to hire a real estate appraiser. An appraiser will visit your property and look for…
-
15 Must-Have Kitchen Tools for Power Outage, SHTF
We all know that we rely on power for so many things in modern day life, but do we realize just how much we rely on it for otherwise mundane tasks? I don’t mean simply charging a cell phone or watching television, but tasks that are actually useful, like around the kitchen. I’d imagine you…
-
Solar Power for Disaster Preparedness
If the last three years have taught us anything, it’s that life can change in the twinkling of an eye. One minute, you’re mindlessly humming along with the machinations of an ordinary day, the next, your whole world has turned upside down. It’s the moment when the ordinary and expected cease to exist that we…
-
Fish Antibiotics Illegal June 1?
This was the first I’d heard about it, but apparently the powers that shouldn’t be are making it illegal to purchase fish antibiotics without a veterinarian prescription coming in June. You can find out more, including how to purchase them now, in the video below. Personally, I’ve purchased fish antibiotics from SHTFSource.com as recommended by…
-
Do You Need Heavy Machinery to Start a Homestead?
If you’ve recently purchased or are looking to purchase a homestead, you might have visions of leading a simple, pioneering life. While there’s certainly nothing wrong with using manual tools, you’ll have your work cut out for you if you have a large property. Removing brush and tilling fields for planting goes much faster if…
-
Freeze-Dried Eggs, Revisited
It’s amazing how easy it is to be lazy, especially with preparedness tasks. I know we had the holiday season recently, but it’s been well over a month since I did any freeze-drying, and two months since I was doing it regularly. That’s not good! Considering how the world is going, I’d say it’s high…
-
13 Simple Ways to Extend the Life of Your Bug Out Vehicle
Economic collapse, a nuclear attack and a Category 5 hurricane threaten your family. When these SHTF situations arise, you need a reliable vehicle to make your getaway as smooth as possible, considering the circumstances. The last thing you’ll want is a blown tire or a dead battery! Whether your rig is a year old or…