Overnight Bush/Hunting Backpack Checklist

overnight backpack

As you guys already know, we are really passionate hunters and spend most of our weekends in the bush with the backpack. Besides filling the freezer, it is amazing to be so close to nature and enjoying the quietness without smartphone, internet and other technical distractions. For me personally, being in the bush feels like […]

Foodborne Botulism

As a homesteader or someone who lives self-sufficient, canning is always a big topic. It is a great way to preserve your produce. However even when done properly, there are certain things you should take care of. One of the most dangerous things when canning is Botulism. This can even cause a fatal poisoning. This […]

Labeling Canning Jars

Canning jars

When living self-sufficient or partly self-sufficient canning will be part of your life. Is it a great way of preserving your produce. However, buying canning jars new is quite expensive. Therefore, it makes sense to stat canning with Twist-Off jars. Those are the jars industrial produced jam comes in. When asking friends if they can […]

Correct food storage with Mylar bags

Mylar bags nz

,In our recent article “10 items you should always have at home” I pointed out why it is important to have some food stored at home. However, when storing dried food, with a long shelf life like rice, flour, pasta or dried legumes at home, many of you may have experienced certain problems which can […]