Flour is made by grinding uncooked grains, roots, or seeds into a fine powder; most preppers are familiar with the standard plants you can turn into flour, such as wheat, corn, and barley. However, there are quite a few more plants that you can turn into flour – some of which most people don’t even associate with… Read More

  Have you ever heard of biltong? My guess is you haven’t – and I say this because very few people in the United States have. Well, let me educate you – biltong is basically South Africa’s beef jerky (they’re similar, but by no means the same). However, there are some distinct advantages to this… Read More

This past 4th of July reminded me just how much I love watermelon. So crisp, so juicy, so healthy, and so deliciously full of summer. And then I started pondering how people don’t really think about this delicious fruit until summer hits. Which is a huge shame for me, because if I could, I’d eat the stuff non-stop… Read More

Deciding if you should prep for your pet or not is a huge decision that should be made by each family. It’s also a decision that should not be taken lightly, and should be thought of in advance – not in the heat of an impending crisis. There are various things to consider when deciding… Read More

  Hardtack has been a common survival food for many years; after all, Civil War soldiers (as well as the British Navy) used to eat it in order to be sustained on the battlefield or on long voyages. Hardtack is considered to be an ideal survival food due to it being incredibly inexpensive and easy to make, as… Read More

Alright, I’ll be honest…I was super wary of powdered milk for years before I actually started using it for survival. After all, milk is supposed to be liquid, right? Needless to say, I was skeptical. However, I’ve come to realize that it’s actually extremely useful and has tons of uses besides just for drinking. In fact,… Read More

If you’re a DIY junkie (or just love finding ways to save money), you’ll love today’s blog – I’m talking about how to make one of the most crucial pieces of survival food ever: survival bars. What makes these tasty treats so amazing? Well, for one, they’re perfect for rationing. They’re incredibly high in calories, so you… Read More

Ok guys, I’m stoked about this new project – I’m calling it the “2-Can Slam” DIY Stove. Truth is, I’m probably most excited about this stove because it is dirt cheap to make.   If you have the right tools, you could make this thing for free easily – and it’s more than likely you’ve already got most (if… Read More

Coffee filters are probably one of my favorite inventions ever. There’s nothing like a good, strong cup of java to get my energy up and my brain whirring. However, what I’ve been recently realizing is that coffee filters have a ton more uses than just keeping the grounds out of my coffee.   In fact, these… Read More

    Ok…I’ll be honest – I’m not exactly excited to write this blog about how to cook a snake. Why? Well, it’s probably because snakes sort of freak me out. Maybe it’s the way they slither…or the creepy way they stare at you (like this one in the picture…gives me the shivers). Well anyway, the… Read More