A reader has started prepping, but realizes there is more to prepping than accumulating supplies. Learn more about how important it is to learn primitive survival skills to fall upon.
Ask Tess
Ask Tess: Should I buy 5-gallon buckets from a bakery?
A readers wonders if buying 5-gallon buckets from a bakery is a good investment.
Ask Tess: Can we survive a SHTF event by hunting only?
A reader wonders if its a good idea for her husband to only hunt in order to provide food during SHTF event.
Ask Tess: Can I re-purpose vinegar bottles to store water?
A reader wants to know if it’s safe to re-purpose vinegar bottles to store water for emergencies.
Ask Tess: What is the best type of food to store in a Vehicle Bug Out Bag
A reader is interested in learning what the best types of food to add to her bug out vehicle are.
Ask Tess: How many pounds of meat per pint jar?
A reader wants to know how much meat she should add to a 1-pint canning jar.
Ask Tess: Can I use farro for a bread starter?
A reader asks about starting a yeast from farro or emmer flour.
Ask Tess: How long do canned goods last?
There are a lot questions surrounding the storage times of these canned foods. The stamp on the can does not necessarily indicate a spoilage date. Read more about storage times for canned goods here.
Ask Tess: Can I store pre-packaged food together?
A reader asks whether or not to store pre-packaged food together? Tess explains why food purchased at stores are designed in short-term use food packaging and how to protect your food sources from insects and other food enemies.
Ask Tess: What do I do with all of these wheat berries?
A reader asks about why there is such an emphasis on wheat in a prepper’s pantry.
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