I was sent several packets of Instafire to see what I thought of the product. The information said that it would even start and burn on snow, so I just had to try it. Below is a picture of the snow bank that was at the back of my house this spring Instafire burning away. This is a granular product … [Read more...] about Instafire Review
Campers As A Bug Out Vehicle
To us, having our travel trailer is a must. Not only do we love to travel and camp, it just sort of "feels good" to know we pretty much will always have a roof over our heads and the taxes are cheap since it's taxed as personal property rather than real estate. We also believe … [Read more...] about Campers As A Bug Out Vehicle
Reviewed: Best Indoor Rocket Stove [Deadwood Stove]
After viewing many videos on YouTube, I decided to purchase the Deadwood Stove. Seemed like the best value for the money. And I can say that I am not disappointed! It arrived promptly and I was totally impressed with the quality, construction and good leather gloves that were included. I like … [Read more...] about Reviewed: Best Indoor Rocket Stove [Deadwood Stove]
Bug Out Cart vs Bug Out Bag
I am not ashamed to say that I am 63 years old. I have been a prepping since I have been 17 years old. This is a long time before “Prepping” was fashionable. I was in the U.S. Military, Law Enforcement and worked for a number of years as an E.M.T. Until two (2) years ago, my bug out bag was a … [Read more...] about Bug Out Cart vs Bug Out Bag
Why I Like My Sentinel Gun Cabinet
I personally like to see my guns. On my old homestead I had built a custom gun storage cabinet with glass doors into the wall of the living room. I backed it with a tanned, hair-on deer hide and stacked the rifles, shotguns, and pistols against the hide in a beautiful display. Below it, with knotty … [Read more...] about Why I Like My Sentinel Gun Cabinet
DIY Masonry Heaters [pictures and diagrams]
The heart of a homestead is the hearth. And when our off grid family was making building decisions, the choice to have a masonry heater was the first one they made. Their masonry wood heater was a DIY project built from native limestone and includes a baking oven. It was built in the center of … [Read more...] about DIY Masonry Heaters [pictures and diagrams]