Food Self-Sufficiency Becoming self-sufficient is the end goal for a lot of us that have been prepping for a long time. Of all the different steps to becoming self-sufficient, getting completely food self-sufficient could be the most difficult! How do you become food self-sufficient? You can start being self-sufficient by growing foods that are easy …
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How Long Does Kerosene Last? Storing fuel always brings up a common question…how long will it last? Storing kerosene is no different! How long does kerosene last? A good rule of thumb is kerosene will last for at least 5 years. It can grow biological material in it which can clog fuel systems and it’s …
How to Prepare for a Flood Preparing for a flood is extremely important. It’s one of the most common natural disasters in the United States (and in many other parts of the world). It occurs across the country, but those that live in areas that are lower in elevation than a nearby body of water (streams, …
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Do Survival Straws Work? If you’re like me, you probably have a couple of survival straws laying around the house. They’re cheap and give you a way to filter water just about anywhere, but do they really work? Do survival straws work? Yes, survival straw style filters work to remove a majority of contaminants in …
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Can You Eat Crow? I have all kinds of crows around my house. They’re all over the place most of the year. Are they okay to eat in a survival situation? Can you eat crow? Crows are edible! You can eat them and they won’t make you sick. They taste similar to a goose, duck …
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Can You Eat Expired Nuts? The last time I was going through the pantry, I found some cashews that were past their best by date. I wasn’t sure if they were still good, so I decided to do some digging and see what I could find. Can you eat expired nuts? You can eat nuts …
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Can You Eat Dead Crab? If you happen to live by the ocean, crab is a very common and easy thing to catch and cook. They’re also a great source of food if you happen to be stuck in a survival situation near the ocean, but what happens when they die? Are they still safe …
Can You Use Flex Seal on a Tent I’m a fan of a lot of modern adhesives and sealants. They have so many uses in camping, survival and just around the house that it makes sense to have some around just in case. One of my favorites is Flex Seal. Can you use Flex Seal …
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Should You Use a Ka-Bar as a Survival Knife You’ve probably held a Ka-Bar at one point in you life. At the very least you’ve probably seen one in a movie or on T.V. It’s a good fighting knife, but is it really a good survival knife? Is the Ka-Bar a good survival knife? The …
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Uses for Old Gasoline How can you use old gasoline? Getting rid of old gasoline can be a problem. Here are 6 ways to use old gasoline: Pour it on Weeds to Kill Them Use it to Burn Brush Use it to Kill Ants Reuse it in an Old Work Tractor Mix it With Oil …
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