About two months ago, I was contacted by a company who wanted to send me something to review. Now, I get three to four of these types of emails a month and usually don't even read them. I admit the name, The Nomadik Box, caught my attention. When I was younger, and sometimes still, I had a … [Read more...]
Being Prepared Isn’t Just For Disasters!
“Prepping” is a term tossed around in mainstream media constantly these days. Generally speaking, it shows some guy who is an over-the-top type with questionable mental stability showing off his guns in a bunker 10 feet underground. They prepare for disasters that, while possible, are so far fetched … [Read more...]
The Only One Size Fits All Prepper Plan
As I surf around the web, it seems there are more and more people out there who claim to have a One Size Fits All prepper plan/list/course they want to sell you. Then, there are others, like myself who loudly declare that there is no One Size Fits All Prepper Plan because it's impossible. What works … [Read more...]
Family Prepping Activities for Autumn
Each season offers different opportunities to practice and master certain survival skills. Cleverly disguised as simple and fun family time, these activities play a secondary role that most people never really think about or equate to being a ‘prepper skill.’ As you will see, a lot of the … [Read more...]
Lighting the Way: Sustainably!
Everyone has seen those mass produced little solar path lights that line walkways in the Summer and are falling over, broken, or otherwise trashed come the start of Winter. With the amount of rain we get here in Southeast Alaska, I made the mistake of buying them only once. When they worked they … [Read more...]
Dehydrating Herbs and Spices
While I was out harvesting the first garlic scapes of the year, I decided it would also be a good time to harvest some other herbs and spices I have growing. The price of spices is incredibly high here in rural Alaska. I learned how easy it was to grow basil last year and haven't had to buy any … [Read more...]
An Overview of Making Supply Caches
People have been burying and stashing valuables for thousands of years. The types of containers have changed dramatically from the pottery and wooden chests of old but they all served the same purpose: keeping the items safe. The need to make supply caches or 'bury your treasure' will vary from … [Read more...]