How to Make a Tippy Tap (with Pictures)
A tippy tap is a handwashing station design that has been around since the 80s. It’s great for long-term camping, off grid living,...
Best Self Defense Knife (9 Kick-Ass Blades Reviewed)
Humans made it to where we are today because of our ingenuity and tools, but one outweighs all the others in importance and...
Top 10 Prepping and Survival Posts 2023
Here are our 10 most popular posts of the last twelve months. Dive in and learn some new skills today.
1. Fallout and Nuclear...
How to Identify Hen of the Woods
Every autumn, I fall in love with maitake mushrooms again.
Directly translated from Japanese as “dancing mushroom,” legend has it that maitake inspires so...
Vegan MREs: What Are the Options?
The US Military started issuing Meals Ready to Eat to soldiers in the 1980s. Not surprisingly, none of the MREs were vegan. In...
Lion’s Mane Mushroom Identification and Common Look-Alikes
Nothing catches the eye quite like lion’s mane.
As autumn reaches frosted fingertips across the forest, this spectral snow-white mushroom awakens in a spectacular...
How to Make Oxygen Absorbers for Food Storage
Oxygen absorbers are crucial for long-term food storage. When you put them in an airtight container such as a Mylar bag or #10...
How To Use Oxygen Absorbers for Long Term Food Storage
If you want to store dry foods for long periods and don’t want to invest in expensive equipment, oxygen absorbers (OAs) are the...
Oxygen Absorber Alternatives for Food Storage
Oxygen absorbers and airtight containers (such as Mylar bags) are the best way to store dry foods like flour, rice, and beans. If...
26 Foods with a Long Shelf Life
The Red Cross and FEMA now recommend having at least a 2-week food and water supply at home. They recommend non-perishable foods with...
