We all love our gardens but having one that is practically self-sufficient, elegant and also waters itself is definitely a plus. For preppers the “elegant” part probably does not matter as much s the other factors but if it can be nice looking then why not? Honestly, this is a fantastic idea, just what many…
8 Self Reliant Uses For Epsom Salts
We recall our father, back in the day, coming home from work and bathing his feet in a nice pan of Epsom Salt. He swore it was a miracle worker, taking away aches and pains and healing the mind and soul. At that time we never thought of Epsom Salt for the garden but maybe…
This Is What An Underground Bunker Looks Like
When deciding to become a survivalist we all know to what degree we are going to extend ourselves. It can be a “weekend warrior” with hiking trips into the wilderness or the “stay at home” survivalist who cans fruits and veggies for safe keeping. Then there are those who go that extra mile, really look at their…
Gardening Hacks You Need To Start Using
Maintaining a garden can be very rewarding. It’s an opportunity to build a self sustaining food source, which is great for a survival. And many agree that the act of gardening is an excellent source of stress relief. We know of at least two friends who go out and work in their gardens whenever they start…
Did You Know Tea Tree Oil Can Do All THIS? 40 Epic Uses….
We have said it often but, as survivalists, we genuinely enjoy finding an item that can be used for more than one purpose. Two, three or even up to ten uses is amazing. But when you find something that has forty or more uses – it is survivalist heaven! While tea tree oil may seem like a miracle…
[VIDEO] How To Grow Sustainable Food In A Small Space
Many of us want to grow potatoes, tomatoes, radishes, etc. Being able to grow vegetables is essential for being self sufficient. But often times we simply don’t have the room. It’s difficult to have a homesteading spirit, the heart of gardener, without the yard space to actually plant in. But as we will soon find out…
How To Make This DIY Family Sized Off Grid BBQ
So, you want to build a BBQ pit but you don’t want to build just any puny pit. You want something large. You want something you can cook a huge pig or a half a cow in. Well, if that’s the case we think we’ve got you covered! It takes a little planning but for…
[VIDEO] No Tinder? No Problem: Make Feathersticks Instead
If you find yourself in the wilderness and have used up all of your tinder for a campfire – and/or just need some tinder in general – Lilly talks to us about fire ignited feathersticks. While featherstick are a known tool, something used by campers for generations, we think of them as a back-up plan.…
[VIDEO] Learn How You Can Strike Fire Steel With A Knife
There are, of course, many different ways to get a fire started out in the wilderness. Some are more successful than others. One very useful tool is to have a small fire striker in your arsenal. If you have the right strike you can get that campfire going in minutes and it really is not…
The Hiking Safety Guide Every Survivalist Should Follow
Even survivalists with the best intentions, who really seem to know their way around a campfire, trail, and have everything they should in their backpack, can find themselves in jeopardy. It does not necessarily have to do with expertise, although we always recommend that a novice go with someone who has hit the wilderness trails a…
[VIDEO] Learn How To Cook Bacon And Eggs In A Bag When You’re Out In Nature!
Just because you are out on a camping trip or deep in the wilderness doesn’t mean you have to go without a traditional breakfast. Who says you have to munch on power bars or jerky when there is an easy way too have bacon and eggs for breakfast? It is not a hard process at all actually.…
[VIDEO] Learn How To Make This Awesome Tank Garden
We have always said that gardening is one of the best things for a self sufficient person can do for themselves. AKA – when the grid goes down you still have food. And knowing what we do now through our research and lifestyle, we’ve learned that people around the world have have created and and…
[VIDEO] See What It’s Really Like To Live Off The Grid!
As survivalists, we’re familiar with the concept of people “living off the grid”. But it’s always encouraging to hear stories of people who don’t just talk about it, but who actually do it. In today’s post, it’s not just one person either. It’s an entire community who have taken a stand and opted to live their lives…
10 Household Items That Have Awesome Camping Uses
Whenever you opt to venture out in nature and go camping, it’s time to bring out your backpack, the tent, and your other supplies that make your camping trips enjoyable. There are ways to make those treks out into the wilderness less daunting and if you do a bit of research you might be surprised what you can keep in and…
17 Self Sufficient Resources Every Survivalist Needs To Know
Self-sufficiency is alive and well in the twenty-first century! More and more families and households have decided to prepare for the often predicted day when the grid goes down. Life, as we well know, will change in ways inconceivable. Some men and women will be prepared for it and others will not. Countless families, who…
[VIDEO] Excellent Garage Storage Shelf Ideas To Save Space
Any person who has a home with a nice garage eventually experiences the pinch of inadequate space. There was a time when it seemed like there was plenty of room to go around but then, as the family grew, as you went from one car to two then, of course, all those seasonal items that…
Perennials: Plant Once And Reap The Benefits For A Lifetime
If you know anything about gardening you know perennial vegetables are nearly the perfect plant, easy to grow, nutritious, and good for the environment! It’s also less dependent on water and fertilizers than many regular crops. Perennials are extremely hardy vegetables, can even be neglected for a bit, and will still grow nutritious and abundant…
[VIDEO] See How You Can Grow 168 Plants In This DIY A-Frame Hydroponic System
Although the idea behind hydroponics seems a very contemporary way of growing plants without soil, it has actually been around – or at least hinted at – since 1627 in a book Francis Bacon. Nevertheless, the idea of cultivating plants in water, giving them minerals and nutrients to help in their growth process is still…
Learn The Best Ways To Store And Save Seeds
Our garden often is a survivalists pride and joy. To take a little seed, tend to it, and see it grow into an incredible and tasty vegetable is a wonder to behold. It makes us proud. However, we need to be very careful with those seeds because, if they are not adequate be way end up…
[VIDEO] See How To Make This Cool Thatched Shelter
We’ve seen many methods to make a shelter on these pages, including using drop-cloths and tarps. But this time we are going very natural, with a shelter made of branches and spruce. Our host, a quiet and laconic gentleman, gives minimal instruction. He believes showing is the best aid he can give and it is…