How to Make Hardtack Biscuits With Over 100 Year Shelf Life
Why stockpile flour (max shelf-life 1 year) when it can be turned into Hardtack Biscuits that will last forever.
For centuries, hardtacks were the key food source for sailors (throughout the Tudor era and later).
But the Civil War is what most people know it from,...
The Honey Antibiotic That Should Always Be In Your Stockpile
One of the tricks that makes prepping easier is to stockpile things that have more than one use. Duct tape is the classic example, of course – it’s practically a miracle substance. Vinegar isn’t far behind. As well as being great for cooking or preserving...
16 Free Alternative Pain Meds
When in pain, you need immediate relief. But pain medicines have side effects you may want to avoid, and now we may face drug shortages. One solution I've found is using pain relief herbs.
Most people are unaware of the pain-relieving quality of herbs readily...
The Only Knots You’re Going To Actually Use In A Survival Situation
Tomorrow, as you go through your day, try to keep count of how many fasteners you use. All of them – belts, locks, buttons, zippers, screws, nails, cargo straps, bungees and whatever else you use to hold things together. There are a lot of...
10 Medical Home Emergencies and How to Treat Them
There are many emergency situations that can be handled at home if you know how to treat them. Preparing ahead for the most common medical emergencies helps you to be able to manage them efficiently and allows you to relax knowing you have it...
6 EMP-Proof Cars That You Can Buy For Less Than $2000
A lot of preppers are worried that, in the event of an EMP, most of our vehicles will instantly turn to junk. This isn’t a far-out belief, either; it’s based on testing by the EMP Commission.
It’s true that those tests didn’t cause any permanent...