Planning for living off grid or survival without modern conveniences can seem daunting at first glance, but there are some things that can be stockpiled over time that will make the process easier. Many of the same things answer the question, “What should I stockpile for SHTF?” Off-grid and disaster preparation can … Read more
Living off-grid often means limited or no electricity. This means finding other ways to take care of tasks that would normally be done with an electrically powered machine. One of these tasks is making ground meat. After hunting or trapping wildlife or butchering livestock such as cows, pigs, or rabbits, preparing meat … Read more
Those who live off grid often procure food from nature whenever possible. This usually involves hunting or trapping and fishing. As long as there is a pond, river, or lake nearby that contains fish, this is a great way to feed one’s self and even a family. Fishing for food requires certain … Read more
Dehydrating meat for long term storage is one way to preserve it for use at a later date. Dehydrated meat can be carried more easily than other meat sources and can be used while camping or while living off-grid. Why Dehydrate Meat? Meat is primarily protein, which makes dehydrated meat a snack … Read more
Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) is also known as cachexin or cachectin. It is a cytokine, one of the proteins that the immune system uses to fight infection. It causes an inflammatory response, which is used against contaminants in cuts and wounds as well as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. The TNF-alpha’s job is … Read more
Living off grid has some unique challenges. People who choose to live off grid often choose to completely limit access to the outside world in everything from electricity to groceries to medical and dental care. When this is the case, it is important to have the supplies to handle medical situations to … Read more
When living off-grid, feeding a family takes on a variety of new challenges. If one of the options chosen is to live primarily off the land, knowing how to find safe things to eat from the things that grow wild will be very helpful. Farming can provide food throughout the summer and fall … Read more
Living off grid is one way to increase self-sufficiency and reduce costs. It can help protect the environment and offers some definite benefits to those who participate. One of the ways to cook without electricity is to harness the power of the sun in a solar grill. While these can be purchased … Read more
Fish are a good source of protein and other nutrients, which can be a really helpful food in a survival situation. Even without a catastrophe, knowing how to bass fish, or catch a fish for dinner can be a good thing for the budget. But what happens if, while standing at the … Read more
The reason why there is frozen produce is that they last longer than the goods in the fresh section. Frozen products can last for months, while fresh veggies can only last for a few weeks. However, if you like to prepare your food stock in case of an emergency (or if you … Read more