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In today’s episode we take three freeze dried bisquit and gravy meals ( Peak Refuel, Mountain House, Outdoor Pantry) and do a side by side comparison of them as well as look at other considerations beyond taste for long term food storage.

We live in a changing world. The last three years has brought significant challenges and events that have shook the foundations of the normal. As we go into 2022, we can expect to see more challenges and changes. How can you prepare for them? What can we expect? In this episode we have a talk about some of the things we will likely experience and reinforce the need to be prepared for all kinds of unknowns.

Frugal habits are an often overlooked essential skill in a preparedness lifestyle. In today’s episode, we take a turkey carcass along with various leftover foods and make a delicious soup that can feed a lot of people.

Emergency water preps really should be at the top of the list for any preparedness response plan. You can go much longer without food than you can water. In todays episode, I add an additional 55 gallons of emergency water to my plan using a WaterPrepared plastic tank. For further information on treating water from a variety of sources here is a link to a prior video with info on chemical, filtration and boiling methods to treat water for safe consumption http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFemTD_1fPM

These three staples are the basic building blocks to any food storage plan. We practice today by cooking red beans and rice over coals.

The fourth in a series about emergency storage foods that won’t break the bank. In this episode we spotlight the old standby of canned meats….Spam. We do our practice session by cooking some prepper pantry recipes with this canned meat that would be a welcome addition to your emergency food storage arsenal.

In todays episode we take a look at Lentils for there affordability, nutrition and flexibility in your emergency food storage planning. In todays practice segment we make tasty lentil tacos!

In today’s episode we make flour out of regular oats and then make a delicious bread! We also do a homemade granola that is nutritious and delicious.Oats are versatile and a great dry product to include in your emergency Prepper pantry.

We take a look at TVP as a possible protein source in emergency food storage.

We pick fresh blackberries in our backyard, remove most of the seeds using a food mill, and then show you how we preserve them by making homemade blackberry jam in a hot water bath canning process. The difference in taste and quality of this jam compared to the store bought stuff is night and day. Additionally, the store bought stuff has corn syrup and all kinds of junk that is bad for your family. Try making some homemade jam…..you’ll be glad you tried it! https://pickyourown.org/blackberryjam.htm

For further emergency water treatment Information click here, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFemTD_1fPM&t=936s

Do these lite weight bivys really work? I put one through a test in the forested area of Mt. Whitney at night. Equipment like this could save a life, is affordable and a strong consideration for any emergency preparedness plan.

Preserve your own backyard bounty using this old fashioned dehydrating method. This is a great way to preserve food for emergency food storage, healthy snacks and is fun to do.

Mountain house changed this old classic. We review the new version and tell you what we think.

We take a look at 4 canned meat products and do a Dutch oven cook

Your invited on this outdoor adventure and look at some important gear every person who likes the outdoors, travel and emergency preparedness should consider.

Today’s episode covers strategies on how you can prepare for power outages

This weekend we pause from our regular content and remember the men and women who have defended our nation and around the world.

In today’s episode we show you how easy it is to grow your own sweet, healthy blueberries right in your yard or patio by using containers. Supplementing your food storage by growing your own fruits and vegetables should be a priority for any preparedness plan where possible, not to mention the fun and enjoyment you will get out of it.

Today’s video provides information and strategies to prepare for inflation and hyperinflation. Food storage video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aWMWdBikns Emergency water preps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFemTD_1fPM Build container garden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CN_mXaMCTs Freeze dried food storage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2dwgbNHJ0A

Today we do a product shootout of these two popular emergency food products

Today we strip down a entry price point shotgun and custom build it into a reliable home defense tool. Sorry gents…and ladies….I errantly left out the footage of mounting the front sight. It simply epoxies over the stock Remington brass bead and is very easy to do.**IMPORTANT !!!! do your own research to know and understand all laws regarding firearms and modifications in your particular state/ area.

Kicked in entry doors are a common method used by criminals to enter homes and commit thefts and violent assaults. In today’s video, we show you how to reinforce your homes entry door’s to help protect you and your family.

In today’s video we show you how to easily start your vegetable seeds to grow an abundant garden for self reliance.

In today’s mock grid down scenario we practice makings a hot meal in a Dutch Oven over coals