A few months back we were sent an Off Grid Survival Axe Elite to try out - and did we. Well, Kirk did, I can tell you! A post shared by Sarah Kirkconnell (@sarahkirkconnell) on Oct 28, 2017 at 4:29pm PDT I'd say the biggest use for it has been the hatchet. It's handy, and… Continue reading Gear Review: Off Grid Tool
Tag: Prepping
There’s An Oil For That: Essential Oils and The First Aid Kit
We keep extensive first aid kits in the truck, in our bug out kit, in every bathroom, and even the kitchen. Full of band aids, tweezers, scissors and a multitude of things. But one thing I keep in a safe place is my essential oils. Ready to grab if need be, and use. These tiny… Continue reading There’s An Oil For That: Essential Oils and The First Aid Kit
Pantry Staples: Cranberry Chicken Rice
This recipe was originally a backpacking meal I made often for the oldest kid and I, and then I turned it into a family sized pantry staple. It's quick to make, and easy to store. It's also gluten-free (read your chicken choice though to be sure!) and can be made vegetarian as well, with drained… Continue reading Pantry Staples: Cranberry Chicken Rice
Dehydrating Zucchini Chips
Dehydrating is one of our favorite methods for preserving produce. It's quick, easy, and takes up little pantry space when done. Zucchini is a vegetable people run out of ideas on what to use it for, however dehydrating is a great way to have some for the long winter! You will need a mandolin, or… Continue reading Dehydrating Zucchini Chips
Cooking Over A Ecozoom Versa Stove
Recently we were sent an Ecozoom Versa Stove to review. I've seen many wood burning stoves over the years, some tiny and some huge, and some we have tried for our sister site, TrailCooking. Overall, I was never impressed, because these wood burning stoves often had floorless designs, which meant they couldn't be used during… Continue reading Cooking Over A Ecozoom Versa Stove