I have a couple of portable camping stoves but did not have a stove in my bug out bag. There are several reasons for this: portable stoves are usually bulky, they weigh more than is practical to carry long distances, I typically don’t feel comfortable carrying a combustible […]
To many people, food storage is having 20 cans of Pork N Beans in the pantry or Military Meal Packs (aka MREs). These are great options for short-term food storage but both items have a shelf-life of up to 5 years. They may still be eatable after 5 […]
When the power goes out — whether from a storm, grid failure, or other emergency — most people resort to cold sandwiches and snacks. Using up the milk and finishing other perishable items is smart. But preppers know that nourishing meals are essential for morale, strength, and comfort […]
Have you tried a flameless cooking system? Several years ago they were practically unheard of. Now they can be found at most sporting goods stores. It’s not surprising that this innovative gear is becoming more popular. Many emergency cooking systems are unsafe to use indoors because when fuel […]
There is one ingredient that makes my food storage BETTER than my mother’s food storage… cheese! Money was tight growing up because my father worked seasonal jobs. This meant during the off-season, our meals mostly came from our food storage. We ate a lot of stew during those […]
Storing Candy in Food Storage Candy may not be the most vital necessity but comfort food may feel like it during hard times. I add candy to my food storage a couple times a year, usually after the holidays or the summer (smores season) when Hershey bars go […]
Candy may not be the most vital necessity but comfort food like chocolate rations may feel extremely important during hard times. I add candy to my food storage a couple times a year, usually after the holidays or the summer (smores season) when Hershey bars go on sale. […]
I’ve had several people tell me they don’t believe in food storage. When I asked why… its always for the same reason. The summed-up version: they bought a large supply of canned food, stored it for five to ten years, then threw it away. Have you ever thrown […]
Food storage is, for many of us, the most expensive prep. However, not all of our food storage preps need to cost money. The Prepper community is growing (YAY!!!), which means there are a wide variety of resources available to us, and some of those resources are FREE. […]
Growing Fruits All Year Round Adding fruits into one’s diet is essential in keeping oneself healthy but growing them in your own backyard puts in even more benefits. In the recent years, people have placed a huge importance in fresh, chemical-free food which is why being able to […]