Dating back to at least the 18th century, gaiters provide a bridge of protection between the wearer's shoe and their leg. They are an often overlooked piece of outdoor clothing, but benefit the wearer in a number of ways. Gaiters are designed to be … [Read more]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 42: Shoes for Survival
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 42: Shoes for Survival Listen here! Shoes are an essential and often overlooked part of your preparedness plans. In this episode we cover nine tips to keep shoes on your feet no matter what. Plus are you … [Read more]
Storing and Protecting Food and Gear with a Freight Glove
I was contacted by the Sentina Corporation to try out a product they manufacture called the Freight Glove. The Freight Glove is a very large (51"L x 45"W x 62"H), air and water tight, vacuum sealed, reusable wrapper for protecting freight that is … [Read more]
The Prepper Games
The Olympics are in full swing featuring athletes performing faster, higher, and stronger than ever before. I can't ski down a mountain at 80 miles per hour or do a triple axel, but if preppers had Olympic games, I might be in medal contention in … [Read more]
Dehydrating Kale for Flakes or Powder
Kale is a super nutritious vegetable in the family of broccoli and cabbage. It is a leafy green, so dehydrating works best if you want your end result to be small pieces or powder. You can use your dehydrator to make flavored kale chips with a … [Read more]
How to Dehydrate Spinach for Flakes or Powder
Some dehydrating resources have spinach listed on their items that do not dehydrate well, but don't let that discourage you from trying this preservation method for your own spinach. If you're thinking you can rehydrate your spinach for a salad, … [Read more]
Food Storage and Survival Episode 41: Interview with Donna Miller
Episode 41: Interview with Donna Miller Listen here! This week I get to chat with the fabulous Donna Miller. Donna is the host of Surviving on Shoestrings on the Survival Mom Radio Network. We cover a variety of topics from wanting to live on a … [Read more]
How to Dehydrate Mushrooms
Have you ever had a recipe ask for mushrooms and you just didn't have any? Or have you bought them intending to use them and instead they go slimy and black in the refrigerator drawer. We don't use a ton of mushrooms here (some family members are … [Read more]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 40: Staying Warm and Alive in Freezing Temperatures
Episode 40: Staying Warm and Alive in Freezing Temperatures Listen here! Holy Polar Vortex, Batman! It’s cold outside! Today we’re talking easy ways to stay warm and alive in your home and your vehicle when the weather is freezing. Mentioned … [Read more]
Replacing Lunch Meat with Real Meat
When we need a sandwich for lunch we skip the processed lunch meats and go for real meat instead. Lunch meats from the store are laden with additives and just go bad in my refrigerator waiting for someone to want to eat them. But a real meat … [Read more]
