The discovery of fire by our stone-age ancestors changed their way of life, but in our 21st century, the secret to starting a fire while you are camping in the great outdoors can remain a mystery. ...
6 Best Camping Tents That are Durable, Spacious, and Easy to Set-up
A camping tent is an essential item for all outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you are setting up base camping for a major hiking expedition, backpacking through Europe, or planning a weekend trip away with ...
Bug Out Bag: 15 Life-Saving Essentials to Pack
Chances are you’ve heard the expression “bugging out” before. The concept is basically to get out of Dodge as quickly as possible when and if a disaster happens. As you can imagine, a “bug-out bag” is ...
6 Campfire Cooking Methods and 7 Delicious Campfire Recipes to Try
Do you remember how old you were the first time you cooked over an open fire? Don’t laugh, but I first cooked over an open fire when I was 27 years old. I know, I know. A lot of kids cook hot dogs ...
Survival Cooking: 18 Off-Grid Cooking Methods without Electricity
Do you like the idea of living totally off-grid? Some people are thrilled with the idea, while some simply are not. However, whether your goal is to live daily off of the grid or not, there are times ...
Off-Grid Refrigerator: 12 Alternatives to Help You Survive Without Refrigeration
There once was a time I considered giving up refrigeration. For some of you that are reading this and living off-grid, you might be thinking, “What’s the big deal?” While others (like myself) that ...
13 Off-Grid Washing Machine to Wash Your Clothes (and Get Them Dry) Without Electricity
"What?!?" "Why would I want to wash my hands of my washing machine? It is my favorite appliance!" I hear you, I really do. Still, hear me out. As homesteaders, we often seek out ways to be ...