Solar cookers have certainly come a long way since the late 1700s, when Horace Bénédict de Saussure conceptualized the first-known model. There’s no doubt that academics have long touted the benefits ...
Everything You Need to Know About Survivor Filter Without a consistent and reliable source of potable water, you have little chance of surviving an extended stint in the wilderness. While it might be ...
As we saw and continue to see during the coronavirus pandemic as of this writing, cities are some of the most challenging places to live during unprecedented emergencies. Supply chain shortages, ...
While a blanket of snow and ice may make foraging more difficult, you needn't give up wildcrafting just because the mercury has dropped. Depending on your geographical location, you may have dozens, ...
Prepping vs. homesteading: Is there a difference? If you're not familiar with these social movements, you may find it difficult to differentiate between the two. We're going to talk about what ...
Whether you're trying to make the most of a s**t hits the fan (SHTF) scenario or you're simply looking to do some backcountry exploration, you don't have time to mess around with sketchy water ...
Do you have the skills it takes to survive in the wilderness? Could you survive a SHTF situation on nothing but foraged greens, small game meat, and river water? Most people live in a state of ...
Have you recently found yourself daydreaming about canvas tents? Perhaps you're a LARPer (AKA live-action role player) or a Civil War reenactor searching for the perfect faux encampment prop. Maybe ...
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 a pistol slung around her hips. As a ...
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 ended on the other end of the spectrum. ...
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 on more than one route, and has had a collection of bivy sacks ...
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 for what seems like a decade - although I'm guessing it's ...
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 setting in the country, with comfortable outdoor seats circled around a ...
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 for Disease Control and Prevention ...
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 the unexpected. While some homes now have whole-house ...
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 reminded about this when we regained power after a big wind storm knocked out ...
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 Sagan Life. We'll get into the review of this very cool stove in a minute. ...
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 in an area inhabited by black bears or grizzlies, ...
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 in different regions of the country, I’ll point out some resources that ...
