by Joshua Krause | Oct 14, 2015
We all want to be ready for anything that life might throw at us, and truth be told, most preppers are already prepared to handle far more adversity than the average person. However, that’s only true when we’re in the comfort of our own homes, surrounded...
by Tess Pennington | Aug 27, 2015
I often emphasize that your energy output coupled with your ability to adapt to the situation at hand will play a big part in how successful you are at living in a primitive setting. One of your first concerns in surviving outdoors is finding shelter. Short-term...
by Joshua Krause | Jul 29, 2015
Let me start by saying that those of you who are reading this, will either be excited or repulsed by what I’m about to say. There’s not a whole lot of in-between on this one, so here goes. Did you know that you can knit dog fur into sweaters and blankets?...
by Joshua Krause | Apr 20, 2015
When most people think of sandbags, images of flood barriers and military fortifications typically come to mind. However, what most folks don’t know is that sandbags can be used to build more than just temporary structures. With a little more time, resources,...
by Joshua Krause | Apr 2, 2015
If you’ve ever war-gamed some of your survival strategies in the wilderness, there’s a good chance that you’ve run into several challenges with your gear, especially in regards to space and weight. There’s only so much you can carry on your...
by Survival Sherpa | Mar 30, 2015
Planning your spring outdoor adventure? Try these skills and projects, even if it’s in your backyard. In fact, your backyard may be the best place to start your journey to outdoor self-reliance. Burn Stuff (Combustion) Flint and Steel Fire from One Stick Bow Drill...
by Granny Spear | Feb 4, 2015
Good Morning, Tess, I hope all is well over there. Well, I’ve been doing a great deal of reading over the last week or so, such interesting things you and your friends write, certainly, some of the articles made me stop and think. I’m not entirely sure...
by Granny Spear | Jan 29, 2015
Morning Dear, it’s funny you asked about central heating last night. Edith and I had just engaged two of the grandchildren in a rather, well, heated exchange about that very thing. We have radiators all over the house, they can each be controlled by using the...
by Granny Spear | Jan 26, 2015
Morning Tess, I read that article you sent me. All seem very sensible suggestions, but as you thought, it was very different at Knowle Cottage in winter. I had to do the very opposite of some of the things that the gentleman suggests. For a start off the door to the...
by Joshua Krause | Jan 7, 2015
Most preppers know which basic supplies are needed to survive in the wild. Things like waters filters, knives canteens, and food are a given in any survival situation, but sometimes the basics aren’t enough. Our planet is host to a wide range of extremely...
by Joshua Krause | Dec 22, 2014
Have you given much thought to what you’re wearing on your feet right now? If you haven’t, then congratulations! You have found the perfect pair of shoes for your feet. Having great footwear means you don’t have to worry about your feet. You might...
