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My earliest recollections of seeing a female carrying a gun was on the 1960s sitcom, "F Troop" where the beautiful sharpshooter "Wrangler Jane" confidently ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 over 60% water, and it is ...

Today we're going to talk about the best survival knives you can buy for under $200. Why not "under $100?" Frankly, we aren't impressed with as many of the ...

What, Me Worry? I was never the type of person to worry about what could happen. Holed up at my day job half of the time, I had no reason to believe that ...

Shelf-Stable Foods - Beyond Rice and Beans You never know when a natural disaster could hit or when another war emergency could threaten all of humanity. ...

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 of videos we have found about how ...

When you’re in a survival situation, water can be hard to come by. That’s because you simply can’t walk up to a pond or stream and start drinking. This will ...