All you need to know about handling oxygen absorbers March 26, 2021 Oxygen absorbers contain iron powder that will drain any nearby oxygen by oxidizing (rusting). If they are put into a sealed container, they will…
Mylar Bag FAQ October 26, 2020 What are Mylar Bags? Mylar originally was a tradename for a polyester film made from stretched polyethylene terephthalate (PET). However nowadays it often is…
Overnight Bush/Hunting Backpack Checklist September 28, 2020 As you guys already know, we are really passionate hunters and spend most of our weekends in the bush with the backpack. Besides filling…
Foodborne Botulism September 16, 2020 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…
Labeling Canning Jars September 9, 2020 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…
Correct food storage with Mylar bags September 2, 2020 ,In our recent article “10 items you should always have at home” I pointed out why it is important to have some food stored…
Skills for a self-sufficient lifestyle – Part 1 August 25, 2020 On the acquisition of skills. The way to self-sufficient living will inevitably require you to have certain skills, that you either already have, or…
Top 10 items you should always have at home August 25, 2020 For me personally a self-sufficient lifestyle also involves a certain level of preparedness in case of an emergency. I’m not talking about the end…
Putting together a survival kit August 21, 2020 The reason I’m writing about putting together a survival kit is every once in a while, there are stories about people that got lost…
6 reasons why a self-sufficient lifestyle is worth it August 18, 2020 Well, nobody ever said that a self-sufficient lifestyle is a piece of cake. You actually spend most of your time on your feet. Caring…