Life on a homestead can be unpredictable and chaotic, but also rewarding. It gives you the opportunity to create a self-sufficient ecosystem in which you don’t need to worry about relying upon government-controlled entities like electricity. One of the largest influences on your success as a homesteader is whether you can create a stable food source.…
This Inexpensive DIY Chimenea Is Exactly What The Backyard Needs
While most of us are still in the midst of summer and don’t even want to utter the word “winter”, those cooler fall nights will be coming soon. We’re heading toward the temperature sweet spot when we get the sunny days with the refreshingly cool nights. If you have a backyard, then that’s exactly where…
This 5-Gallon Bucket Sink Will Be Everyone’s Best Friend When Outdoors
Camping is all about experiencing nature in full force. We’re forced to build our own fire, construct our own shelter and get a little creative when it comes to our meals. We forget about checking social media and we certainly don’t miss scrolling through our email inbox. However, one thing we might miss is running…
When SHTF Know How To Flag & Tag The House To Help FEMA Out
As unfortunate as crisis events are, they can teach us crucial lessons about emergency responsiveness. Hurricane Katrina, for example, showed us the importance of flagging and tagging homes to alert rescue teams of any individuals who needed assistance. It’s likely that the majority of your disaster prepping efforts are focused on a stockpile and an escape plan. However,…
The Best Crops To Grow For Every State
On the journey to self-sufficiency, one of the obstacles we have to cross is how to provide ourselves with food. The obvious and most popular choice for those who live off the grid or on a homestead is to plant your own crops. It takes some time and research to learn which crops are the…
Learn How To Make This Protective Tent & Homemade Stove Before the Cold Arrives
If we could, we would stretch summer out as long as possible. The extra Vitamin D and sunny days are a wilderness junkie’s dream. While dehydration and heat exhaustion are potential roadblocks during the summer season, winter brings a whole other set of issues. The ability to navigate through the snow, ice and chilly temperatures requires…
Easily Light A Fire Anywhere With These Dyno-Matches
One of the most basic and essential survival skills any wilderness junkie should have is the ability to start a fire. We forget how important warmth and light is until the sun starts to go down. Even in the summertime, a fire is crucial to keeping wildlife away and for fully cooking your food. At…
8 Extra Essentials That Will Make End of Summer Camping Trips Much Easier
The night before your first camping trip can be exciting. You’re ready to take in all that nature has to offer and leave your technology behind. It can be a great way to reset. However, it can also be stressful since first-time campers don’t know exactly what to expect and how to properly prep. While…
Safely Escape a Car Submerging in Water
There are many SHTF events that can come our way: natural disasters, civil unrest, transportation accidents, wildlife attacks, etc. Depending on our daily routine and location, some of us are more likely to encounter certain events than others. For example, if you live in the southwestern region of the U.S., you’re more likely to face…
