by Jim Shy Wolf Before we begin, we’ve got to lay down the rules. First, this is a potentially very dangerous activity. The least that can occur is mild burns, progressing to severe burns and culminating in burning down your home or shop. It is mandatory every safety rule is followed- both those of the […]
Best Survival/Hiking Water Filter
by Dean C A few months back, I had sold a few things of value and used that money to buy a Katadyn Vario water filter (click here to check availability and the current price at Amazon.com). Since water is so important, and the items I sold had no real value to prepping, it was an […]
Prepper Food Storage Ideas… Wheat and Gluten Sensitivity
by Michele O Wheat is the backbone of most long-term storage and bread made from wheat the “staff of life”. After all, 3000 – 4000-year-old wheat found in pyramids was able to sprout, and it’s not exactly frigid in Egypt. Now that is some long-term storage. But what happens to you or a family member who […]
Can I Use My FoodSaver® to Vacuum-Seal Mylar Bags?
by KW Some time ago, I was having a problem vac-sealing grains such as oat groats and hulled barley in plastic bags. It seems they have sharp points that puncture even heavy duty bags. So I posed the question in the comments: “Can I use my Food Saver to vac-seal in Mylar bags?” The fine […]
Two Way Radio Communication Training (The Basics)
by Hunter_Prepper There are no handheld radios that will ever cover any kind of range (beyond LOS (Line of Sight)) without some kind of special circumstances or a repeater. The laws of physics, solid matter and the curvature of the Earth simply get in the way. So, here are your realistic options for achieving long (er) […]
Cold Climate Gardening – Easiest Crops to Grow (even in small spaces)
by Matilda With limited space, time and money, I want an optimal, seasonal yield from my cool climate garden. No matter where I live or how much room I have, the garden is a significant part of my daily life. It also provides an opportunity for appreciation of God’s provision. Most vegetables are beyond comparison for […]