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6 Egg Preservation Techniques
Many years ago, I tested how well mineral oil did with preserving unrefrigerated eggs and, to my surprise, it worked surprisingly well. In fact, even untreated, unrefrigerated eggs lasted for weeks before going bad. (But I tested them each week in a glass of water to be sure.) In the following video, he discusses how…
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How to Find Water in the Wilderness: Essential Survival Strategies
Unless you happen to get lost in the Land of 1,000 Lakes, one of the biggest problems in surviving in the wild is finding water. The other big resource that has to be found is firewood, which may or may not be a problem, depending on where you are. But water is an issue just…
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Guide to Growing On Your Homestead In The Spring
Spring weather has finally arrived in most areas of the United States. While some snow still covers a few northern regions, now is the perfect time to begin growing on your homestead. Planning your garden, especially if you involve your whole family or a few friends, can be one of the most enjoyable times of…
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Best Car Mods for A SHTF Scenario?
Congratulations! The world has ended. What are you going to do now? Whether you’re going to build a survival shelter and hunker down or set out on the road in an apocalyptic convoy, one thing is certain — you’re going to need reliable vehicles to transport you through the wasteland. And the standard car or…
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25 Key Chain Survival Tools
This video seems to have included every keychain tool one can imagine, from fire starters and lighters to multi-tools and lights. If you’re looking for something to bolster your EDC needs, then I’m willing to bet you’ll find it here. Just FYI, here’s a link to the video on YouTube where you can use the…
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Lowes Bug Out Bag?
I always enjoy experiments like these, in this case, seeing what you can come up with for bug out bag supplies shopping exclusively at Lowe’s. All in all I’d say he did a decent job for only spending around $350. And, while he added a few items that I wouldn’t have bothered with (like the…
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The Logistics of an Apocalyptic Convoy
When things go pear-shaped and we find ourselves in a SHTF scenario, our first instinct is to hunker down and ride it out. There are libraries worth of books and websites dedicated to building the perfect survival bunker, learning how to stock it and weathering the apocalyptic storm through self-sufficiency. It’s an option, of course,…
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How to Plan for Harsh Weather on Your Homestead
Weather is unpredictable. You never know when a natural disaster might strike. As a homesteader, you have a wealth of knowledge when it comes to living off the land. Your land keeps you fed, and you’ve been self-sufficient. Plus, you’ve honed many valuable skills. However, if you’re not prepared for harsh weather, you still have…
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Ammo Shortage, What to Do
Worried about the ammo shortage getting worse? Here’s a few thoughts…