We all know that life in Alaska isn’t easy. There are long winters, harsh terrain, dangerous animals, and a high cost of living. That means Alaskans have to be tough and resilient to get by. It also means that Alaskans do a lot of things that would be completely weird anywhere else in...
When you visit prepping blogs or listen to survival “experts,” you’ll hear all sorts of advice. But here’s a shocker: a lot of this advice makes absolutely no sense in real-life situations – starting with the following conventional advice you should ignore. Stockpile Dry Beans Sure, dry beans last forever and are loaded with...
Witches’ butter doesn’t exactly look like a top-tier dessert food. However, looks can be deceiving.  Candying witches’ butter imparts a sweet taste and chewy texture reminiscent of store-bought gummy candy. But unlike processed confections, this one has health benefits homesteaders can get behind.  Read on to learn how to turn this fungus into a fun treat...
You’ve seen the lists of emergency foods from various “experts.” At first glance, the foods on these lists seem to make sense. But, when you think it over a bit more, a lot of the recommendations make no sense for the average prepper – including these foods that you probably shouldn’t stockpile. Pasta Experts will...
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The 7 Most Common Concealed Carry Mistakes I have to admit that I see these fairly frequently.  Don’t carry a “craptastic” holster.  Use my post on good holsters to make a better selection.     Revolver Strip Loaders A...