Best Concealed Carry Purses
My earliest recollections of seeing a female carrying a gun was on the 1960s sitcom, “F Troop” where the beautiful sharpshooter “Wrangler Jane” confidently wore […]
Thinking About an Earthship? (Pros and Cons)
EarthShips. Maybe you saw a picture of one on Pinterest or Instagram. Perhaps, you were Googling off-the-grid housing. Maybe you started at tiny houses and […]
Different Types of Tents
Our household has no shortage of camping and backpacking tents. My husband, who was a rock and ice climber for years has had to bivy […]
Bedol Water Clock
I recently moved to the land of hurricanes (aka Florida), and while unpacking, found my trusty old Bedol water clock. I have had this thing […]
Best Portable Wood Burning Fire Pits
As an open house junkie, I get to see a lot of really cool places. I was recently treated to a lovely scene: a beautiful […]
Coronavirus Preparation: a Different Point of View
Before we begin this post, please note that we are not health professionals and we recommend the official World Health Organiztion’s (WHO) or official Centers […]
About Emergency Portable Generators for Home Use
An emergency portable generator for home use is probably one of the most important investments you can make when it comes to being prepared for […]
An Unexpected Storm Reveals Our Priorities
I have to say that one of the things I appreciate most about modern living is the ability to flush a toilet. I was just […]
Kelly Kettle Review
Have you ever heard of a “hobo stove?” Well, we are loving the Kelly Kettle, a “hobo stove” of sorts that’s brought to us by […]
5 Best Bear Sprays
Bears are some of the most magnificent creatures to see — as long as you’re appropriately far away, of course. When you’re backpacking or hiking […]
Bear Proofing: Go Beyond Hiding the “Pic-a-Nic” Baskets
Yikes, a Bear, not Yogi, has Visited Your Property or Campsite! What Now?You have been hyper-vigilant about bear proofing your home and property. Trash cans […]
How To Grow Garlic
First of all, I need to tell you that my experience stems from years of growing garlic in northern New England. So, if you live […]
Sagan Life Water Filters
Water is one of the most precious resources for not only the human body but the Earth as a whole. The human body composition is […]
Best Fixed Blade Survival Knives
If you are planning on your next outdoor adventure in nature or you are simply trying to prepare for a survival situation, then knives can […]
BattlBox Review
The first thing that comes to my mind as I write up this BattlBox review is that this is a fun subscription service. I admit […]
Foods with a Long Shelf Life
Contents1 Shelf-Stable Foods – Beyond Rice and Beans 1.1 1. Honey1.2 2. Canned Goods1.2.1 Tuna1.2.2 Sardines1.2.3 Spam1.2.4 Corn1.2.5 Tomatoes1.2.6 Vegetables like Green Beans and Peas1.2.7 Soup1.2.8 […]
MyMedic First Aid Kit Review
In today’s review spotlight, we’re going to be talking about MyMedic First Aid Kits. MyMedic is a leading supplier of first aid supplies, and is […]
Tips for New Preppers
When you first start to prep, you may worry that you’re not doing it right. You may worry that you’ve missed something important. Don’t worry, […]
How to Purify Water
Years ago, I hadn’t given a single thought about the need to purify my water until my co-worker contracted giardia in the Colorado Rockies. It […]
How to Make a Fish Trap
This is a fun project to do with the kids (while also learning a great survival skill!) We’re going to share with you a bunch […]
