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The Cyprus Crisis from a Prepper’s Point of View

March 22, 2013 By Mike

With all the crazy news in the world these days I think the ongoing crisis in Cyprus deserves a special look from a Prepper’s Point of View. From The New York Times: NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus’s parliament on Friday partly approved a revised formula for obtaining an international bailout to avert a default, amid strong […]

Cold Steel Trail Hawk: The Final Product

March 20, 2013 By Mike

This is a video update of my Cold Steel Trail Hawk Project.     Affiliate Disclosure: I am grateful to be of service and bring you content free of charge. In order to do this, please note that when you click links and purchase items, in most (not all) cases I will receive a referral […]

Peurto Rican Beans and Rice

March 19, 2013 By Mike

  Beans and Rice are a staple of most food storage programs, and cooking them well could be a skill worth it’s weight in gold if you ever need to dive into your emergency preps. I like to experiment with a variety of recipes and this one came to me through a Peurto Rican friend. […]

Cold Steel Trail Hawk Project Update

March 13, 2013 By Mike

  Bad news on my Cold Steel Trail Hawk Project with my very first update! My initial impressions of the Trail Hawk may have been a bit skewed by “tomahawk lust”, the deeper I dive into this thing the less impressed I become.  My issues with it include: There is no way around it the […]

Saving Bacon Fat

March 11, 2013 By Mike

  You should be saving your bacon fat. It is an easy way to add a smokey and meaty flavor to just about anything.   I use a paper coffee filter and mason jar. I pinch the filter to the jar with a ring and let the warm, not hot, fat filter into the jar. […]

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The Backyard Pioneer
I'm a 43 year old husband, father, life long outdoorsman, and have 20+ years experience in infrastructure construction. I strive to bring you the best EDC Knife and Gear Reviews, Small Scale Homesteading, Common Sense Preparedness, and Dutch Oven Recipes.

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