How To Make An Invisible Shelter Against Looters

 Original Article:

https://www.askaprepper.com/how-to-make-an-invisible-shelter-against-looters/

by MICHAEL MAJOR

 

When there is a societal breakdown, be it localized rioting or a nationwide crisis, looting becomes a major concern that we need to take seriously; while we can not always prevent looters from entering and looting our homes, we should always have a way to escape and disappear.

This is where an invisible shelter comes into play.

Goals of an Invisible Shelter

The goal is to construct a shelter hidden from view that is appropriate to spend a night or two inside while waiting for the unrest to end.

These shelters can be built in urban areas, the wilderness, or forested areas within the urban environment.

Laundry: What Should You Store and What Do You Need To Consider?

 Original Article:

https://www.livinglifeinruraliowa.com/2021/06/laundry-what-should-you-store-and-what.html

Laundry is one of those tasks that are inevitable. At some point, you will need to wash your clothes. No matter the situation, life is a bit more bearable with clean underwear and socks.

While there are some arguments over how often you need to wash clothes, at some point, you will need to wash clothes. There are some considerations you should think about to make this task easier in your prepping.

For a long time, one of the most important items to stockpile for me would have been laundry detergent. Of course, food and water are always the most important, but a close third place would be laundry detergent. With four kids at home at one time, we used a lot of laundry detergent and I couldn't imagine being out of it at any time.



I have done the whole gambit on laundry detergent. I have made my own detergent. I have used powdered laundry detergent. I have tried the laundry detergent packets and pods. I use liquid detergent most of the time now because we have people with skin issues and need a detergent free of dyes and perfumes.

 
What should you consider when stockpiling and storing laundry detergent?

Is Dehydrated Food Good for You?

 Original Article:

https://thehomesteadinghippy.com/is-dehydrated-food-good/

By Greg Seebregts


Dehydrated foods are a staple among hikers and backpackers because it’s tasty and has a long shelf-life. You can mix and match depending on what you want to eat while on a hike and keep a fully stocked ‘pantry’ in your pack. Meat, fruits, veggies, herbs and so on provide ample variety while out and about. With that said, the question arises:

Is dehydrated food good for you? Yes, but only in moderation. As tasty as dehydrated foods can be, it’s not wise to eat too much at one time. The calorie content in dehydrated foods is extremely high; they also have high sugar and sodium content. This is particularly true when dealing with commercially produced dehydrated foods.

Survival Fishing Tips: How To Survive In The Wilderness

  Original Article:
https://theprepperjournal.com/2021/06/22/survival-fishing-tips/

Survival fishing tips can keep you alive if you know what to do.

This article explains survival fishing tips that will help to keep you alive in the wild.

Have you ever wondered how long you would survive if you become lost in the wilderness? If you are unable to eat, you will last a maximum of 3 weeks. Now imagine, you, a healthy person with three proper meals or more a day, suddenly being forced to survive on nothing. It is common sense that it will not be the most pleasant experience of your life. In fact, it may even be hard for you to believe that you would last three weeks.

31 Pinto Beans Recipes for Preppers

 Original Article:
https://www.thesurvivalistblog.net/pinto-bean-recipe/

by Jeanie Beales

Every prepper knows the value of beans for the stockpile, and will have cans or dried beans stored. Pinto beans get their name from the Spanish for speckled bean, frijol pinto.

In northern Mexico and the southwest of the U.S., they are the bean most likely to be produced, and across the U.S. are served in a multitude of ways – fried, mashed, re-fried, served in soups, dips, salads, and slow cooker meals. In fact, the list is pretty endless for these nutty flavored beans.