Video: Make an emergency brick rocket stove to help weather the storm

The blizzard is coming (or already here!) and you don’t have a stove for cooking or fuel to make it work. If you have bricks, you can make this stove that is fueled with wood scraps or biomass.

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Eight reasons to add a notebook to your survival gear

My everyday carry gear – everywhere – includes a notebook and a pen or pencil. Here is why these are important.

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Edible plants video: How to tell look-alike poison iris from cattails

Every part of the cattail plant is edible. But don’t mistake a cattail for a toxic look-alike. Here is how to tell the difference.

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Review: Backwoods Survival Guide by Jim Cobb

If you are looking for ways to become more self-sufficient, then you need this book in your preparedness library.

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Can you be comfortable for a week without electricity?

A storm is coming, and the electricity may be out for some time. Here is what you can do to prepare.

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You need to know these six preparedness tips

The most critical element of emergency preparedness is planning. If you fail to plan, you’re gambling with your life. Learn about the disasters that affect your area and how you can get alerts and emergency messages.

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‘Bushcraft Basics’ reviews

Be ready for any emergency, at any time. From clothing recommendations to picking the best firestarter, expert survival instructor Leon Pantenburg shares his considerable knowledge of bushcraft and survivalist skills so that anyone—backpackers, preppers, city dwellers, and more—can be ready for a possible emergency.

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Nicole Apelian | There can be comfort in discomfort

When I tell stories about my time in the wild, people often look at me like I’m a little crazy.   by Nicole Apelian (Editor’s note: I met Nicole Apelian at the 2019 Flintlock Two gathering in Arkansas and attended two of her classes. She is the real deal.) When…

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Ten skills that helped my family survive the Great Depression

What lessons from the Great Depression might apply today? Here’s how my family got by.

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Video: Save big bucks with these laundry and dishwasher soap recipes

My personal rebellion against high-priced laundry soap has spread to dishwashers. Check out this video and simple, easy recipe that will save you money!

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