Freeze-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…
Read MoreCase Study: Preppers Killed by the Dunning-Kruger Effect
In today’s world, the appeal of “living off the grid” is strong for many with a yearning for self-reliance. The idea of escaping the hustle and bustle and anxiety causing turmoil of modern life by living a self-reliant lifestyle and connecting with nature is a dream for some. However, as a tragic event in Colorado…
Read MoreEmergency Shelter Considerations
Establishing a hierarchy of the pillars or aspects of survival based on their simple value can be next to impossible, thanks to the many variables related to context and the situation. However, while food, water, and fire are critical, it’s well-accepted that an emergency shelter should be a priority. If we can’t protect ourselves from…
Read MoreDisaster Pregnancy Preps
In a perfect world, every baby would be born to parents with a full range of birthing options. Babies would come predictably enough that parents could simply plan on getting to their obstetric care provider in time without worrying about any other pregnancy preps. But we don’t live in a perfect world. Babies have never…
Read More169: Diet-Specific Survival (What You Need to Know)
Hey there, survival enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s often overlooked but is super important—diet-specific survival. You know, the kind of survival that takes into account your unique dietary needs. “Unique dietary needs” isn’t about losing weight; it’s about staying alive and well when the chips are down. So, let’s get into it!…
Read MoreEmergency Power Banks: Staying Powered on the Go
These days, most people are attached to their supercomputer (cell phone) in their pocket for a good portion of their day. Some longer than others. Whatever your reason, entertainment or work-related, we need to keep it powered up. Add in smartwatches, headphones, portable speakers, microphones, cameras, gaming systems, lights, laptops, or tablets, and we have…
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