Grayl GeoPress Review: Why It Is a Must-Have!
When you’re someone like me who believes in self-reliance, it’s vital to be prepared for anything. One of the most crucial aspects of self-reliance is access to clean drinking water. That’s where the Grayl GeoPress comes in—and I’m happy to report that I finally bit the bullet and picked one up for myself. This Grayl…
Read MorePreparedness (The True Meaning of Preparedness)
In a world marked by uncertainty and unforeseen challenges, the concept of preparedness often conjures images of stockpiled goods and doomsday preppers. However, true preparedness is a multifaceted and evolving journey that goes well beyond these stereotypes. It’s about more than just survival; it’s about living our best possible lives, regardless of the circumstances we…
Read MorePrepper Camp 2023: The Recap!
After listening to Brian’s Mind4Survival podcast episode with Rick Austin, the founder of Prepper Camp, I just knew I had to go and experience it for myself. I had heard about it here and there over the years, but I had no idea of the scope of the event until I heard them discussing it…
Read MoreCamping with Kids: A Playground for Survival Skills
Camping isn’t just a fun outdoor activity for the whole family. It’s a classroom for teaching kids invaluable wilderness survival skills. It provides young adventurers with hands-on experience that prepares them for self-reliance and resilience. There are so many skills kids can learn while camping that can become life-saving knowledge in the future. Tactical Wilderness…
Read MoreReducing Food Waste
Did you know that September 29 is the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste? In the U.S., nearly 40% of the food produced is wasted! This is a far cry from the “Waste not, want not” mentality of our forefathers, and as many of us talk about wanting to return to founding…
Read MoreFreeze-Drying Pros and Cons (From an Owner!)
I bought my freeze dryer in 2017. At that time, I felt an urgency to prep and to get my food preps up to a certain level. I had a lot of canned food stored, but when I considered what I wanted to make with it, I had a lot of holes in the ingredients.…
Read MoreSleeping Under The Stars: Sheltering Without a Tent
There are lots of reasons we could find ourselves sleeping under the stars. I have spent many nights under the stars for work and recreation, but we could easily find ourselves in a survival or emergency situation without proper shelter. Weather and location dependent, this might be an easy task or some of the hardest…
Read MoreBest SHTF Gun: The Ultimate Survival Tool Revealed!
I’m going to be completely honest, I don’t know how this article is going to end. When I was initially asked to write an article about “Which ONE gun for SHTF,” I had an immediate answer jump into my mind. After pondering the issue a bit more and talking with a few friends and colleagues,…
Read MoreElon’s ‘Everything App’: Friend or Foe?
By now, we’ve all noticed that Twitter changed its name to X. But do you know why Elon made the change? He bought Twitter intending to turn it into the American “everything app,” Now that he’s moving forward with this plan, he felt like changing the name would reflect the changing nature of X. Within…
Read MoreBest Cheap Freeze Dryer! Ultimate Guide (2023)
Hey there, fellow self-reliant folks! If you’re all about preparedness and want to take your food preservation game to the next level, you’ve probably considered getting yourself a freeze dryer. But let’s be honest – freeze dryers aren’t exactly known for being wallet-friendly. Fear not, because, in this guide, we’re diving deep into the world…
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