In a true longterm grid-down scenario, those who are prepared with the right tools might have the opportunity to provide their family or group with much-needed fuel for survival.  This article will cover the basics of how a system of pipelines in th…
- 39 days ago 3 Nov 19, 10:58pm -

I travel for work. For months at a time, I could be anywhere between 50 and 1500 miles from home. There are many different situations that I could face on a day to day basis while traveling through or working in an unknown area. Obviously the situat…
- 46 days ago 27 Oct 19, 7:33pm -

  For those that like to maintain a state of readiness to deal with uncertain times, it’s important to maintain a steady, regular supply of clean water, food, first aid, tools and survival skills. If you’ve ever watched the show “Doomsday Prep…
- 67 days ago 6 Oct 19, 10:24pm -

  Unless you’re sleeping, being in the dark is never fun!  This multiplies when you have a family and especially young children who are scared of the dark.  Then, throw in an emergency situation (insert one here) and you have a recipe for frustr…
- 71 days ago 3 Oct 19, 1:00am -

  If you’ve been looking for natural remedies for a host of common ills, you’re going to love eucalyptus. We wouldn’t say that it’s a panacea, but the unique chemical makeup of this tree provides a surprising number of beneficial eucalyptus…
- 74 days ago 29 Sep 19, 6:11pm -

So today’s guest had to cancel due to an illness.  So I was left with no topic, no guest and well potentially no show.  Rather then gin up a last minute topic I decided to talk about a bunch of … Continue reading →
- 21 hours ago 11 Dec 19, 9:56pm -

Every day I bring you an item on Amazon that I personally use or has been purchased by many members of the audience and I have researched enough to recommend. Today’s TSP Amazon Item of the day is the Nebo … Continue reading →
- 1 day ago 11 Dec 19, 4:10pm -

Well the dang Baker Creek catalog showed up and I got sucked in.  As I paged though it thinking about all the new grow space I will have in the coming season I started dog-earing pages.  As I did so … Continue reading →
- 2 days ago 10 Dec 19, 9:15pm -

  Special Notice – I have recommended the Gerber EAB series for a very long time.  I have tended to the EAB Lite version for only one reason.  That is that it has historically been a few dollars less than … Continue reading →
- 2 days ago 10 Dec 19, 3:20pm -

Today on The Survival Podcast I answer your questions on history, impeachment, cooking, composting, gardening, cold frames, education, social media, zero waste and more. Make sure if you submit content for a feedback show that you put something like…
- 3 days ago 9 Dec 19, 8:58pm -

Dave Canterbury's list for the 10 C's of Survival is based off his 5 C's of Survival. A great guideline for building ANY survival kit. Here's the list... Original source: 5 C’s & 10 C’s Of Survival | Dave Canterbury Recommends…
- 4 hours ago 12 Dec 19, 2:31pm -

The harsh reality of a 3 month to 1 year breakdown of civilization will initially be walking-zombies and eventual mass die-off. Wrap your head around that..Original source: The Walking Dead (Level 3 Preparedness)
- 1 day ago 11 Dec 19, 5:42pm -

Location, location, location. Just like they say in the Realty business, it's also significant for preparedness. Especially for Level-3!Original source: Location & Security (Level 3 Preparedness)
- 2 days ago 10 Dec 19, 3:18pm -

3 recommendations for a hand flour mill. A lower cost model (though a step above entry-level), a very popular heavy duty unit, and then - one of the best.Original source: Choosing a Hand Grain Mill (Flour Mill) That’s Best For You
- 3 days ago 9 Dec 19, 6:06pm -

A listing of all NOAA Weather Radio channels, stations, locations, frequencies, propagation coverage -- sorted by State, County, and interactive maps.Original source: Weather Radio Channels | NOAA Station Listing | Frequencies | Maps
- 6 days ago 6 Dec 19, 3:55pm -

If you dried your corn while still on the cob then you will need to shell the corn first, of course. You can do this by hand or use a hand crank corn sheller. The hand operated corn shellers do most of the work for you, the cob goes in and the dried…
- 22 Feb 19, 7:24pm -

According to a survey conducted in 2011, 28 percent of Americans do not know how to cook. However, let’s ponder a moment, and then ask ourselves what is the definition of cooking ( Foodworksblog , 2011). Is it pulling a frozen meal from the freezer…
- 19 Feb 19, 4:21pm -

Meat cuts (tougher cuts) that are ideal for braising include pork shoulder, beef chuck, short ribs, lamb shanks and of course brisket. These cuts are marbled with fat and connective tissue, which will convert to gelatin after long and slow cooking. M…
- 26 Dec 18, 1:27am -

Deserts are among the most treacherous places that a person can get stranded in. With the many unique challenges that are found in deserts, you need to know how to get around them to survive in desert. Read on to find out some exceptional desert surv…
- 26 Dec 18, 1:21am -

A previous article talked about how important it is for you to know how to cook in a survival situation, because you and your family’s very survival could be at stake. Cooking from scratch as it is called is time consuming and it requires organizat…
- 15 Dec 18, 3:56pm -

I read a headline the other day that said the average person is only able to last 4 hours around relatives at the holidays. That is pretty amazing. I think that is far worse than many years. I believe that … Continued
- 5 hours ago 12 Dec 19, 1:08pm -

There are plenty of writings about how a collapse “should” be, or “should look like”, filled up to the top with all kinds of suggestions, “tips”, warnings and precautions that should be taken. That is fantastic.  All of this must be ……
- 1 day ago 11 Dec 19, 1:00pm -

The state of Virginia is a natural beauty that is filled with some of the most incredible history of early America, the Revolution and Civil War. Few states can take you from the peaks of the Appalachian mountains to the … Continued
- 2 days ago 10 Dec 19, 10:11am -

Many preppers either have gardens or plan on having them in the future. This is understandable. Gardens can help provide extra high-quality food during good times and bad. It seems that seed companies are constantly offering more and more varieties.…
- 3 days ago 9 Dec 19, 1:00pm -

I love a good compression sack because it allows me to save on space in my bag and provides some waterproof protection for my sleeping bag. I have a mid weight down sleeping bag from REI. It is over 30 … Continued
- 5 days ago 8 Dec 19, 12:33am -

UPDATED 12/9/19 We have an abundance of milk and eggs on our farm due to our milk cow and a flock of laying hens. Production slows down a bit in the winter, but in the summertime, we run two fridges just to keep up with it all! I’m desperate to tur…
- 3 days ago 9 Dec 19, 12:00pm -

What to buy the prepper/survivalist/hunter/fisherman/outdoorsperson on your list?  The nice thing is that people who fit into these categories generally need and appreciate quality gear. Here are my Top Ten Suggestions for Prepper/Survivalist Christ…
- 7 days ago 5 Dec 19, 12:00pm -

I felt intimidated at the thought of making my own DIY spice mixes at first. The little packets you can buy at the store made it so easy, and they made my dinners taste good. Then, there was the night I was making fajitas and realized I did not have…
- 10 days ago 2 Dec 19, 12:00pm -

Every fall, Americans across the country gain an extra hour each day when they “fall back” and reset their clocks one hour later with the end of Daylight Savings Time. Our family enjoyed that extra hour of sleep, especially since the temperatures…
- 11 days ago 1 Dec 19, 4:00pm -

Our favorite homemade & budget-friendly Christmas gifts don’t to take forever to make, and they don’t cost a fortune, either! We have actually given or received all of these, and you don’t have to have a lot of talent to create them. So as the…
- 12 days ago 30 Nov 19, 12:00pm -

On December 12, 1989, the Queen of Mean was sentenced to four years in prison, 750 hours of community service, and a $7.1 million tax fraud fine in New York. Leona Helmsley, nicknamed the “Queen of Mean” by the press, became the object of loathin…
- 11 hours ago 12 Dec 19, 7:04am -

(Part 3 of 6) — Law Is a Negative Concept The harmlessness of the mission performed by law and lawful defense is self-evident; the usefulness is obvious; and the legitimacy cannot be disputed. As a friend of mine once remarked, this negative concep…
- 11 hours ago 12 Dec 19, 7:03am -

SurvivalBlog presents another edition of The Survivalist’s Odds ‘n Sods— a collection of news bits and pieces that are relevant to the modern survivalist and prepper from “JWR”. Our goal is to educate our readers, to help them to recognize…
- 12 hours ago 12 Dec 19, 7:02am -

“Do not let your bachelor ways crystallize so that you can’t soften them when you come to have a wife and a family of your own.” – Rutherford B. HayesThe post The Editors’ Quote of the Day: appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.
- 12 hours ago 12 Dec 19, 7:01am -

Happy birthday to actress Teri Garr (born 1944.) She was unforgettable in Young Frankenstein.The post Preparedness Notes for Wednesday — December 11, 2019 appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.
- 1 day ago 11 Dec 19, 7:04am -

“Be prepared” is a pretty broad order. Prepared for what? How prepared are we talking about, here? If you are new to prepping and readiness as a component in your lifestyle, one of your first actions will probably be to take stock and compare you…
- 2 Jul 18, 10:20am -

Shotguns are perennially popular home defense firearms in the U.S. for several reasons. One reason is their easy availability, and cost effectiveness. A quality shotgun can often be had for significantly less coin than a rifle of equivalent grade.  …
- 1 Jul 18, 10:17am -

So, you’ve been researching how to prep for a SHTF or other disaster and the experts recommend that you have a bug out location or even better a prepper hideout or retreat. But what makes a good prepper hideout or bug out location? The answer is of…
- 30 Jun 18, 12:03pm -

The Ruger Mini-14 is one of America’s favorite general purpose semi-auto rifles. Possessed of light weight, nimble handling and classic styling, they remain a viable choice for anyone who for whatever reason does not want America’s other rifle, t…
- 29 Jun 18, 5:17pm -

One of the great joys and advantages of living today is the prevalence of books. Be they bound ink and paper or electrons on a screen, books can be invaluable references or moving, thought-provoking stories about the human experience. I am constantly…
- 28 Jun 18, 10:18am -

Before he left office, Barack Obama made every attempt he could to start a war with Russia.  But even though Donald Trump beat Hillary Clinton, Obama's policies continue threating to destroy what's left of the diplomatic relations with Russia.
- 3 hours ago 12 Dec 19, 4:00pm -

President Trump's son has chimed in on TIME's decision to name Greta Thunberg as Person of the Year, noting a significant 'other' that are fighting for their lives too.
- 5 hours ago 12 Dec 19, 1:30pm -

Because the government’s voracious appetite for money, power, and domination has grown out of control, its agents have devised other means of funding its excesses and adding to its largesse through taxes disguised as fines, taxes disguised as fees,…
- 19 hours ago 11 Dec 19, 11:30pm -

According to billionaire Howard Marks, president Donald Trump's reelection is not "preordained" because of the markets.  But, if the president is reelected, the stock market would "breathe a sigh of relief" Marks said.
- 22 hours ago 11 Dec 19, 9:00pm -

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is teaming up with the "highly efficient" post office to make sure they've got your fingerprints. Even though it wasn't that long ago that people were warned of sharing their DNA with ancestry sites, it seems they…
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- 7 Jan 18, 12:31am -

Thought this might be of interest to some people Imagine this:A devastating hurricane slams the East Coast, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power for days-even weeks. Or maybe a tsunami takes out an entire town somewhere overseas,…
- 18 May 17, 11:55pm -

#### Agricultural Terms **Agriculture**The cultivation of crops and rearing of animals for domestic and commercial use. **Mechanized Farming**Mechanized farming is cultivation of land and breeding of animals for commercial sale using agricultu…
- 7 Jan 18, 5:27am -

Barn hack: For those of you without electricity at your troughs this does work.I've been doing it for months.Even did a little experiment today. I left 2 troughs without jugs, and put jugs in 3 troughs. Those with jugs were still completely unfr…
- 7 Jan 18, 5:21am -

https://s9.postimg.org/finwscau7/IMG_0170.jpg## Though we have been eating meat and even harvesting animals ourselves for a while not, this was the first time that we did this.-------------A lot of people know what a cut of meat looks like on a…
- 7 Jan 18, 5:13am -

Dwarf Beans!!!This is my wife and i's little helper, Possum. When ever we are in the garden she is not far behind us. Either attacking our ankles or laxing out…
- 7 Jan 18, 4:52am -

Hello steemersMade a mint-peppermint wall wash, and a Mint Basil Honey Sore throat spray. I was gifted a diy Natural remedies book and I'm hooked now!! I plan on converting all of our store bought cleaners, shampoos, hygiene supplies (face washes,…
- 7 Jan 18, 4:47am -

I saw this on a YouTube video a couple years ago, so I wanted to give it a try while our temps were in the single digits. Have you every tried this?https://youtu.be/Lwvx950i4wI
- 7 Jan 18, 4:28am -

### Kombucha or Combucha or fermented tea and sugar drink or whatever you want to call it;apparently if you haven’t heard of it you’re not up on the hippie health drink craze and you know what? That is ok. Grannie gonna say, "it’s good for wh…
- 7 Jan 18, 4:27am -

 image:permies.com# Our 2018 Homesteading Resolution is:## To build an apiary and become a bee-keeper using the Slove…
- 7 Jan 18, 4:10am -

*While I am building my homestead from the ground up, including a complete renovation of the existing 880 square foot house, I have many ot…
- 7 Jan 18, 4:08am -

.jpg)In 2010 I was a disgruntled Navy Diver living in San Diego and I just wanted to get away from it all. I was still…
- 7 Jan 18, 3:55am -

If you’ve been tempted to invest in Bitcoin or other cryptos but don’t like the risk of no underlying asset, there are CryptoAssets that have both high returns and real asset value.  On average, Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), issues of new crypt…
- 7 Jan 18, 2:01am -

Hello Friendsthis video is from a few years ago but I thought I was a good way for me to break myself in on Steemit. I hope you enjoy the content. Feel free to connect with me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdqFwC-5UI4
- 7 Jan 18, 1:52am -

Here's a [great video](http://images.ultracart.com/aff/DBBC7805FD748F015F369443DD051500/index.html) - "top ten machete tricks that you don't know" along with an informative article by my buddy, Jeff Anderson, from Modern Combat & Survival.~ George,…
- 6 Jan 18, 9:16pm -

Once upon a time there was a land of the free!No, really!I have evidence.https://steemitimages.com/DQme7Jf1TFbia65PQtoohdFws3azKDC8bnLP2rqhzmG7xh9/freedom-its-probably.jpgThis book is representative of the general level of knowledge available t…
- 6 Jan 18, 7:20pm -

http://thefreethoughtproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cdc-nuclear-winter.jpgThis week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that they will be holding a briefing which is designed to instruct the public on how to prep…
- 6 Jan 18, 5:30pm -

When you're living off the grid or in remote areas, you don't get to choose the modern ways to store the fruits, food and dry itesm. So in such case you have to come up wiht some of the innovative ways to store the food in the climate which doesn't a…
- 6 Jan 18, 4:00pm -

A personal survival kit should change depending upon risks, skills, climate and activity. This article outlines how I recently changed my personal survival kit to suit my changed circumstances. This particular kit is the basic gear what I carry for…
- 6 Jan 18, 1:58pm -

It´s hard to survive in the winter for homeless people like us. ▶️ DTube ▶️ IPFS
- 6 Jan 18, 11:43am -

Testing this game out and learning the ropes. Upvote! ▶️ DTube ▶️ IPFS
- 6 Jan 18, 9:04am -

https://youtu.be/2GNt43duU-kWORLD WEATHER: FREEZING TEMPERATURES IN CHINA, POWERFUL WINDS IN U.K. AND FLOODS IN NEW ZEALAND MEAN U.S. IS NOT ALONE. http://www.newsweek.com/world-weather-freezing-china-wind-uk-floods-new-zealand-us-772378Extreme we…
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