11 Emergency Food Items That Can Last A Lifetime Did you know that with proper storage techniques, you can have a lifetime supply of certain foods? Certain foods can stand the test of time, and continue being a lifeline to the families that stored it. Knowing which foods last indefinitely and how to store them …
5 Labeling Lies Big Food Tells You We all like to know what we are buying. A can of tomato sauce should be made of nutrient-filled tomatoes and herbs, right? Well, sadly, shopping for healthy foods is not as simple as it should be. Here are 5 of the biggest food labeling lies I have …
Getting Water From Moss and Other Thick Grasses Water, especially in moist wilderness areas, is very easy to obtain if you know where to look. Much of this water is normally free from bacteria and other organisms that would otherwise pose a health risk as well. Let’s take a look at some interesting places where …
Make a Rapid Charcoal Starter With a Can There are tons of uses for aluminum cans during survival situations, and one of the most important is to assist with lighting fires. You can turn an old coffee or food can into an efficient way to light charcoal or kindling to get a fire started and …
Awesome DIY Cardboard and Foil Solar Oven! You can harness the power of the sun for cooking, even in cool climates, with little more than two cardboard boxes, aluminum foil, a pane of glass and some glue. This is a practical, effective and renewable way to generate heat without the need to build and maintain …
How to Make a Cheap and Effective Manual Vacuum Sealer Vacuum packing food items is one of the best ways to extend their shelf life no matter how they will be stored. However, commercial products as well as refill bags can be expensive and difficult to obtain during a crisis. Let’s take a look at …
When SHTF Make a Rudimentary Mug From a Plastic Bottle Did you know that you can easily turn an empty plastic soda, water or milk container into a rudimentary mug? It can be an excellent trick to know in the field, and you only need some basic supplies and creativity to get the job done. The …
5 Practical Survival Life-Hacks to Make Off-the-Grid Life Easier Here’s another update of practical survival life hacks that can be useful to know. They are very easy to put together, don’t require any special material or complicated steps, and can be made from material that you probably have laying around right now.
4 Amazing Survival Hacks to Add to Your Collection! Here are 4 amazing survival hacks that you can file away into your preparedness drawer for future use. They can be put together in minutes with common, everyday items, and their benefits can speak volumes when you are in a situation where supplies and resources are …
The Basic Process of Canning Tomatoes for Long-Term Storage Canned tomatoes are an essential component of any long-term food storage stockpile. They are nutritious, useful for a huge number of recipes, and they can have a shelf-life of more than 1 ½ years. This DIY video is awesome and will provide the basic guidelines that …
