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News & Articles By Olivia Cook
09/28/2022
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By Olivia Cook
UHMWPE braided cord: An amazing survival tool when SHTF
In survival situations, cordage that is extremely strong, durable, flexible (holds knots well), water-resistant (keeps strength when wet), resistant to rot (mold, mildew and UV), resistant to chemicals, relatively affordable, wear-resistant, has insulating properties, resists abrasion/friction and reliable is a must-have preparedness item and should be at the top of your list for go-to survival […]
07/27/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Freeze-drying is one of the best ways to preserve food for long-term storage
Freeze-drying is a food preservation method that involves freezing, primary drying and secondary drying. Freeze-dried foods have up to 99 percent less moisture than fresh foods yet retain most of the food’s flavor. Freeze-drying is technically called lyophilization. It is a three-step process that includes freezing, sublimation (primary drying) and desorption (secondary drying). It starts […]
06/27/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Apartment prepping 101: Pickling vegetables for long-term storage
Pickling is a simple way of retaining the crispness of summer vegetables and boosting their nutritional value. It will cost you less money and less effort to conserve fresh vegetables. You just need plenty of sterilized jars and the golden trinity of pickling –vinegar, water and rock salt. The science of using vinegar for food […]
06/22/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Essential oils: Must-have items from Mother Nature for your survival cache
Discomforts and illnesses don’t fail to show up during emergencies, disasters and survival scenarios. Stockpiling food, water and other necessities may not be enough to stay healthy during such times. A careful selection of essential oils can be your best ally when you are in a situation with limited or absolutely no access to medical care. […]
01/06/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Honey: The ultimate survival food that doesn’t expire
Honey is an essential survival food and storing it is painless because it has no expiration date. It is the original sweetener, known and consumed by our ancestors eons ago and have been used medicinally for 8,000 years. It is suitable for immediate consumption in its unprocessed state, unlike any other major sweetener. In its pure […]
01/05/2022
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By Olivia Cook
SHTF Comms: A beginner’s guide to ham radios
In the entire radio spectrum, the amateur or ham radio can be an indispensable tool in emergencies. It is the top choice for many preppers because of its advantages in range and flexibility compared to other options like the Citizens Band Radio Service (CB), Family Radio Service (FRS), General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS), Low-Power Radio […]
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