OFF GRID - How to safely use water from wild sources like streams and rivers

As the concerned survivalist moves their lifestyle further and further away from "civilization" they will eventually get to the point where they must consider using nature's wild water sources.

But, the first thing you need to realize is that the typical stream, river, or pond will often contain contaminants that must be filtered and removed before the water is safe.

OFF GRID - Food Preservation facts for the beginner Survivalist

Regardless of whether you are a hard core Survivalist, or just want to change your lifestyle to where you are more in charge of such things as your food supply; we all need to be knowledgeable of just how long some of your foods can be stored and still be useful.

A fellow writer on HubPages, Cynthia Hoover, has written an excellent article, aimed at the beginner survivalist, that explains these basics of food preservation.