Fresh eggs are one of my favorite foods, and they are for most other people as well – especially for breakfast. The problem with fresh eggs, like most food products, is that they won’t last forever. So, how do you get the longest shelf life out of your eggs soRead More →
Canned foods are a staple item in most pantries, and they are a long-term food item most preppers recommend. This is because canned food is relatively affordable, comes in a variety of options, is pre-cooked, and – when stored properly – canned food will last many years. All of theseRead More →
Regular eggs are a staple in many people’s daily diets. They are an iconic breakfast item and are used in baked goods. Most people would agree that fresh eggs taste the best (and are the best for you), but they have a relatively short shelf life. Their prices have becomeRead More →
When disaster strikes and the SHTF (sh*t hits the fan), the time for planning has passed, and you need to be ready to rock and roll. Buying stuff and putting together kits is easy, but having supplies doesn’t ensure your survival. A good emergency plan and survival skills will giveRead More →
Imagine for a moment that you are taking a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. You decide you need to get away from it all and disconnect for a bit, and that the best way to do so is to get out into nature. So, you grabRead More →
When the name of the game is self-reliance and survival, there is one resource you must have a plan for Water. If you look throughout history, people settle and build cities on – or very close to – water sources. Yes, this later became advantageous for shipping purposes in someRead More →
When an emergency happens, most of us will try to handle the problem ourselves initially. But more often than not, we need help. Maybe a small kitchen fire quickly gets out of control, or someone is bleeding out from a car accident, or you’ve become lost in the outdoors. WhateverRead More →
I remember as a kid seeing most police officers on duty, and other law enforcement officers, carrying a baton. I also remember thinking it was a bit odd because it was just a unique-looking kind of club, which seemed rather primitive considering the other tools on their belts. After seeingRead More →
Years ago, I taught myself lock picking. This arose out of necessity rather than desire. I had lost the keys to a few different locks and after the first time calling a locksmith in, I wasn’t too keen on shelling out a bunch of money for something that took himRead More →
Everyone’s favorite topic: eating creepy crawlers, worms grubs, bugs, and insects alike. Have I eaten insects before? Yes, yes I have. Although admittedly it started off trying to gross people out when I was a kid, usually girls. I’ve swallowed down worms, crickets, grasshoppers, and ants. No spiders though, thatRead More →