What is the first thing that a suburban homesteader does? I’m sure you guessed correctly – they start a garden. It’s probably the easiest thing to do to start a self-reliant lifestyle because of many reasons. There’s a low barrier to entry – you just need some dirt and a few seeds – and it’s
The more I get into backpacking, the more I see the similarities to prepping. There’s a need to be prepared for what may come, to plan for what you think might happen and to be self-sufficient. Part of that self-sufficiency is making sure you have adequate food reserves. That’s why I was more than happy
In the past, I’ve posted articles on how to pack a bugout bag, but I’ve never fully addressed exactly what to put in a bug out bag or, as it’s also known, a 72hr kit. Fortunately, for both of us, Misty Marsh from Simple Family Preparedness has taken the time to write a “by the
You’re a suburban homesteader. You know how to raise your own food, protect your land, hunt for your protein, fix just about everything around your home and work with your neighbors to make your world that much better. But, do you know how to deal with any acute medical emergencies that show up? Scott Finazzo’s
I was recently approached by Survival Hax to review a new shovel they had come out with. The Survival Hax Survival Shovel is filling a void in the marketplace for a budget-friendly, collapsible shovel. It’s small and lightweight which makes it conceptually ideal for hiking and backpacking. Likewise, it’s adjustable which promotes ease of use.
Armed defense is always an interesting topic when it comes to prepping, survivalism and suburban homesteading. At the end of the day, I strongly believe in a person’s right to stand their ground and protect themselves. Jim Cobb shares that belief. He has used his latest offering, Prepper’s Armed Defense, as a means of explaining
A jacket is a critical piece of gear for any suburban homesteader. Rain, wind and cold are all elements that we battle both on the homestead and in our day-to-day suburban adventures. In today’s post, we see if the Maelstrom Soft Shell Tactical Jacket meets the demands of today’s suburban homesteader. Product Description The three
Communication is important – both in normal, everyday life and in a SHTF scenario. Suburban homesteaders have the benefit of being nearby people and, often, don’t have to worry about being stranded without normal communication equipment functioning. That doesn’t mean they can’t benefit from Jim Cobb’s latest offering, Prepper’s Communication Handbook. This book will not
Bushcraft survival is something that a lot of folks in the prepping community have an interest in. Most of us spend some time outdoors away from our homesteads. Knowing how to survive if SHTF in those situations is quite important. In his book The Complete Survival Shelters Handbook, Anthonio Akkermans walks you through the different
Natural medicine is something you will invariably hear about as you get involved in the prepping community. We, as a general society, have become very dependent on conventional medicine – doctors, hospitals, pharmacists, etc. If a SHTF scenario ever happens, we’ll need to be able to take care of ourselves both from a conventional medicine
