Knowing how to make hardtack is a plus for any prepper. The biscuit is considered the ultimate survivalist food, often lauded for its long-lasting lifespan, efficiency (in satisfying you), and the affordability of its preparation. As long as hardtack is properly stored, it is perhaps the most useful survival food you’ll pack along to the wild. Courtesy of its remarkable hardness, hardtack has other names, including sheet iron and tooth dullers. Hilarious and not appetizing,...

  A list of 5 trees to grow as a prepper is ironic, given that nature itself is the root cause of most catastrophes. At least, these trees are examples of Mother Nature’s benevolence. She doesn’t bring forth hurricanes and wildfires every time. That’s by the way. Trees are much more valuable than you think. They do far more than only oxygen and shade, but you’ll rarely realize this until you hit the wilderness. Knowing the...

  Settling for only 7 survival uses for aluminum foil out of the myriad of benefits available was tricky, but we ensured that we selected only the most pivotal uses.  Aluminum foil is a present staple in kitchens across the world. While it is well known for its role in food storage, an average American may be unaware of the tens of other uses for this guy. That’s by the way. Aluminum foil, despite being so...

Are MREs Safe When SHTF?   The question “are MREs safe when SHTF?” have popped up recently across my reading lists, and I thought to address it briefly. MREs are fully called “Meal, Ready-to-Eat.” They were introduced in 1981 by the US Department of Defense as replacements for canned “Meal, Combat, Individual rations.” What Should I Know About MREs?   MREs are considered complete meals in a bug-out bag and are therefore very popular among preppers...

  Reading through this buying guide for the ideal food dehydrator will help you know what to look out for when shopping for this extremely valuable tool for every prepper, but first… Why Are Dehydrators So Valuable?   Be it a new or seasoned prepper; you’re most likely familiar with the suggestion to have a personal survival garden & buy supplies in bulk whenever necessary and possible. If you haven’t, well, this is a wake-up call....