Now that winter is behind us, it is time to consider getting off the beaten. There’s magic in the forest’s solitude — you’re surrounded by life yet alone in a sometimes savage world where things can hurt. You’ll probably lose your way more than once, gathering good tales […]
People inquire about what should be in a power outage kit when cold weather and storms move in. A friend of mine lives in Northern Idaho. As the winter weather set in, a terrible windstorm came with it knocking out the power. Her family had to figure out […]
Imagine this…you wake up in the morning to watch the sunrise over snow-covered trees and iced peaks. Your breath is visible, as you use your prepper prowess to start a roaring campfire. You cook breakfast over an open fire and take in its crackling and then the silence […]
There are different types of lighting you’ll want in an emergency. These types slightly differ from the lights we primarily use. In a modern home, there are three common types of lighting: overhead lighting, task lighting, and accent lighting. These lights become useless in the event of a […]
There are many reasons to take shelter in the woods. Survival situations vary depending on the weather, season, wilderness knowledge, who you are traveling with, and the gear you are packing. If you find yourself lost in the woods as the sun is starting to set. You have […]
Like most of you, I enjoy being warm, so emergency heating is a must! I live in southeast Idaho, where it’s common to have six to eight months of snowfall or chilly wind. You can imagine how hard it is to stay warm. It takes planning and is […]
It’s common sense that wearing an extra layer of clothes can provide additional warmth. But did you know the right combination of layering clothes may keep you warm in bone-chilling climates? Brr…acclimating to Idaho winters was not easy for this California girl. Learning how to layer clothes for […]
Is it time to upgrade your tent to a Yukon Bell Tent? Tents are standard emergency gear among preppers. They are typically made from nylon, inexpensive, and compact. These tents, however, are designed for summer and spring months when there is not extreme weather. Heavy wind, rain, or […]
Have you ever considered which room in your home would make the best Off Grid Room in an emergency? After reading Fernando Aguirre’s book, The Modern Survival Manual: Surviving the Economic Collapse, I began looking at my living space from a new perspective. The book is based on the author’s […]
I was so grateful for the well-constructed zippers, as I successfully fit 30 lbs worth of essential survival items in my bug out bag. Having a backpack and sleeping bag for each member of your family can make storage space an issue. Many sleeping bags are so bulky that the […]