5,228 articles across preparedness, survival, and self-reliance topics.
The near-disaster at a marina due to a burning yacht highlights the importance of regular survival skill training, multiple escape routes, community relationships, and protective masks. Each of these lessons can be broken down into actionable steps to enhance personal and community safety.
The article outlines how to prepare for menstruation in a survival scenario by stockpiling menstrual products, cleansing supplies, and disposal options, as
Avoid canning asparagus, green beans, carrots, and corn without proper techniques. Use pressure canning for green beans and corn, and water bath canning for asparagus and carrots. Blanch vegetables before canning to preserve quality and safety.
Avoid canning asparagus, green beans, carrots, and corn without proper techniques. Use pressure canning for green beans and corn, and water bath canning for asparagus and carrots. Blanch vegetables before canning to preserve quality and safety.
This guide covers how to build and use different types of traps for feral pigs, including box traps, cage traps, and corral traps.
Pawpaws and willow bark offer valuable edible and medicinal benefits in survival scenarios. Harvest pawpaws when ripe and store them in a cool place. Willow bark can be used for pain relief and anti-inflammatory purposes, but use with caution and consult a healthcare provider.
Fall foraging for edible plants and acorns is crucial for survival. Gather responsibly, identify correctly, and process acorns thoroughly to avoid common mistakes. Store acorn flour properly for long-term use.
Properly evaluating a casualty in an emergency can save lives by prioritizing immediate care and ensuring safety for both the casualty and responder.
Foxfire 3 profiles Simmie Free, a North Carolina moonshiner and storyteller born in 1904, who learned the trade from his father and used innovative methods to avoid detection. Simmie's legacy includes preserving Appalachian traditions and folk remedies through his stories, while his wife Lillie managed their farm and supported his work.
Forage for pine bark and needles, persimmons, and chanterelle mushrooms; craft tools from chert and bones; start fires with softwoods and maintain them with hardwoods.
The article evaluates 27 frugal living strategies, highlighting successful reductions in paper goods and plastic use, and the adoption of reusable items, while.
Understanding first aid for explosion injuries is crucial; ensure safety, call for help, and treat burns, shrapnel wounds, and trauma with proper techniques.
Apply ice and compression for ankle, foot, knee, wrist, and elbow injuries. Use gentle stretches for hamstring and groin strains. Ice and immobilize shoulder separations. Elevate and ice lower back strains. Seek medical help if pain persists.
This manual provides detailed instructions for constructing fighting positions for machine guns, dragon positions, and recoilless rifles, including dimensions, materials, and safety measures.
Use a flashlight as a deterrent and defensive tool in low-light conditions. Practice with it, know your environment, and combine it with other self-defense techniques.
First aid and survival kits are essential for managing medical emergencies. This article covers the components of fracture kits, dental kits, and surgical supplies, providing step-by-step instructions and practical tips for their use.
Preparing homes for forest fires involves emergency planning, fuel reduction, setting up a reliable sprinkler system, using fire-resistant materials, ensuring access to a water source, and understanding fire behavior. Regular maintenance and awareness of local fire conditions are crucial.
Forage betony roots, elderberries, smilax, and juniper berries for nutritious and flavorful wild edibles. Harvest betony roots in late fall, elderberries in late summer, smilax in spring, and juniper berries when ripe. Use them in cooking and traditional remedies. .
This guide explains how to provide initial care for gunshot wounds in a survival situation, including applying tourniquets, cleaning wounds, dressing them, and
Building self-sufficiency through homesteading, food storage, renewable energy, and bartering enhances financial and personal security in emergencies. Master these skills to reduce reliance on external systems and resources.