Winter on an off-grid property can quickly turn treacherous when every surface becomes a skating rink. Driveways, walkways, decks, and even your solar panels can become dangerously slick. Without municipal services or easy access to de-icing products, you need reliable and sustainable methods to handle ice on your own. Here are five practical strategies that…
(Preparedness and Recovery in a Post-Societal Breakdown Scenario) Introduction When everything else falls apart—supply chains disrupted, social structures fragmented, security uncertain—the internal battles often become the deepest. In the aftermath of collapse (economic, social, infrastructural), addictions or habitual dependences don’t simply vanish. If anything, they can intensify. For the community-oriented prepper, dealing with addiction means…
Every fall, Canadian yards fill up with piles of fallen leaves—bright golds, fiery reds, and deep browns. Most people rake them up, bag them, and send them off to municipal composting programs or the dump. But for preppers, that’s like throwing away bags of free fertilizer, insulation, and fire-starting fuel. In a world where every…
When you harvest a big game animal—whether it’s a deer, elk, moose, bear, or other large species—the focus often lies squarely on the meat. But after the prime cuts are taken, there remains a wealth of potential in the rest of the carcass. When handled with respect, the non-meat portions can contribute to art, craft,…
As the chill of late autumn creeps in and your summer projects wrap up, it’s the perfect time to give your gas-powered outdoor equipment some serious care before winter’s rest. A little preparation now goes a long way toward ensuring your machines fire up easily come spring, while also extending their lifespan and avoiding costly…
Why Winter Is the Perfect Storm Canada’s vast and rugged landscape makes power delivery especially vulnerable during winter. From freezing rain in Ontario to blizzards in the Prairies and ice storms in Québec and the Maritimes, the causes are many: Events like the 1998 Eastern Ice Storm — which left 1.4 million Québecers without power…
In The Walking Dead, one of the most disturbing and memorable moments comes during the episode “Save the Last One.” Shane Walsh and Otis set out to recover vital medical supplies for Carl, Rick’s young son, who’s clinging to life after a gunshot wound. Their mission succeeds — but at a horrifying cost. As the…
Turning a Common Waste Into a Valuable Resource for the Self-Reliant Prepper Every time you clean out your woodstove or fireplace, you’re holding an often-overlooked treasure: wood ash. While most people sweep it into the trash, seasoned preppers know that nothing produced on a homestead should go to waste. Those light gray remnants are rich…
Even a short trip can turn into a survival situation if your vehicle breaks down or roads close unexpectedly. Tow trucks can take hours to arrive in a storm, and temperatures can drop faster than your battery voltage. A well-assembled winter car kit keeps you warm, visible, hydrated, and alive until help arrives — or…
As the crisp days of fall give way to the brutal chill of winter, every prepper knows this is the most critical time to review, rotate, and reinforce your emergency gear. The transition from fall to winter demands more than a clothing swap—it’s a complete mindset shift from flexibility to fortification. When temperatures plummet and…
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