Shelf Life of Food Preps
Now that you have your food preps, how long will they last? Here is a short list to get you started on your rotation of stored food products. SHELF LIFE OF FOODS “Sealed” refers to…
SHTF
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Survival: The Rule Of 3s
In survivalist circles, this rule is called the rule of three. This rule helps you get down to the most vital things and prioritize the most urgent needs. The rule entails the following:
Top 10 Food Items For The Frugal Prepper
So here are my favorite 10 food items I like to pickup on an extreme budget. Beans – From Peas to Black Beans, super cheap, easy to store and a long shelf life….
Food Preservation Through Canning
Why can to preserve? There are tons of videos posted on YouTube to learn how to can and it really is not as scary as some people think. Jon and I experimented with different ways…
Medicinal and Edible Plants – Part 1
Abal Calligonum comosum Description: The abal is one of the few shrubby plants that exists in the shady deserts. This plant grows to about 1.2 meters, and its branches look like wisps from a…
Prepping for Pandemics
The most important point about being prepared for a pandemic is that you need to think past the disease. Staying healthy is a big concern but, believe it or not, it’s not the main thing…
Infectious Diseases – Smallpox
Alternative names: red plague Type of infection: viral Incubation period: 7 to 15 days Mortality rate: up to 30% when complications arise Vector: bodily fluid contact History As a disease,…
Infectious Diseases – Malaria
Alternative names: none Type of infection: parasitic Incubation period: 7 to 30 days Mortality rate: up to 20% Vector: mosquito (Anopheles species) History The earliest recorded mention of what is…
Infectious Diseases – Yellow Fever
Alternative names: the yellow plague, yellow jack Type of infection: viral Incubation period: 3 to 6 days Mortality rate: up to 50%, depending on severity. Vector: mosquito (specifically the Aedes aegypti…
