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
Statistics show that men are more interested in off-the-grid living than women. It is understandable – in general, women prefer living in comfort than men, and may see that living off-the-grid with limited access to hygienic resources as gross. However, there are few women who have bravely decided to live away from … Read more
If anyone has to ask about the biggest challenge of living off the grid, the answer is probably personal hygiene. Most of us want to be clean and hygienic. It feels nice to look and smell fresh. Daily baths or showers (sometimes more than once a day), several hand washes, and brushing … Read more
A big part of living for a few days in the wild is being able to look for and prepare food straight from the earth. There are several types of food readily available in the wilderness, from greens and berries to fish and small animals. You can find and enjoy your food … Read more
There’s a common misconception that the wilderness cooking is limited to hot dogs, hamburgers, canned food, eggs, and ramen noodles. There’s no one right way to cook in the wilderness, but to enjoy your trip, there’s no reason you must sacrifice food. Knowing how to cook in the wilderness without a lot … Read more
We’ve all heard about power blackouts, haven’t we? If you haven’t experienced one yourself, then at least you know how hard things get when there’s no power. Daily chores and routine take a hit when there’s no electricity. However, the most difficult thing is to come up with is to keep all … Read more
Reaching the true essence of survivalism requires the effective use of resources. This includes knowing the use of things that may seem insignificant or finding a way to survive with the bare minimum. It might never have crossed your mind that wild plants and weeds are edible, but this knowledge could mean … Read more