Indigenous people of North America, trappers, and early settlers all owe their lives to pemmican.  It’s a dense, high-protein, high-energy food that can be stored easily on a stable temperature shelf for an incredible five years.  It has the right mix of fats, proteins, and calories to keep you going...

When the natural action of various lactic acid bacterias have their way with any vegetable matter, the result is a preserved and somewhat sour fermented product. From pickles to cabbage to turnips, every culture has harnessed this fermenting force and applied it to preserve their food without the need for...

"Knowledge is the key to survival. The real beauty of that is that it doesn't weigh anything." - Ray Mears. Knowledge is one of the essential tools in the prepper's inventory.  Having the latest and greatest equipment and gear won't save you if you lack the proper knowledge of using...

“Garlic is divine. Few food items can taste so many distinct ways, handled correctly. Misuse of garlic is a crime...Please, treat your garlic with respect... Too lazy to peel fresh? You don't deserve to eat garlic.” ― Anthony Bourdain Fermented Garlic Honey is touted as an immunity booster and a...

Before you could pick up a bottle of Vegetable, Sunflower, Olive oil, or even a can of Crisco or lard, people made and used Tallow. Tallow can be kept in your pantry and is naturally shelf stable for years. You can use it anywhere you would use cooking oil--from baking...

“With a piece of bread in your hand, you’ll find paradise under a pine tree.” - Russian Proverb. This is one of the oldest methods of pulling yeast from the air, and it has been used for centuries by our ancestors.  You might not ever buy a store-bought yeast again. ...

What to Grow in Your Apartment to Survive a Collapse Spaces, Light, Water, & Air What to Grow & Why We Chose What We Chose The List & Why If you are ever forced to spend a prolonged period in your apartment, either in lockdown or quarantine, or you ever...

Regardless of the situation, the most valuable resource you possess after food, water, and shelter are the skills you can bring to bear to survive and to help others to survive.  Unlike food or water or shelter, you can’t be robbed of your learned skills.  All the tools in the...

What do we typically do with toilet paper rolls and dryer lint? We toss them in the trashcan. These simple pieces of trash can become great fire starters. If you have wax (not required), you have a fire starter that will even last longer. Time to create these: 5 to...