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Making Maple Syrup

March 6, 2014 By Mike

Making Maple Syrup

Today we have a Guest Post on Making Maple Syrup. It is by Cody Deuel, I hope you find it as informative as I did! The process of boiling maple sap into syrup is pretty simple, needs very little specialized equipment and is very rewarding. However, my first attempt to do it last year was […]

Cool Generator Infographic!

September 25, 2013 By Mike

Please consider “Liking” The Backyard Pioneer on Facebook to keep up with all our happenings. . . Sometimes I get such cool content sent my way that I just have to share it pronto, and this infographic about generators and preparedness certainly fits the bill. It sure would have come in handy prior to Hurricane […]

Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack- Gear Review

September 10, 2013 By Dan

Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack

I had been looking for an everyday carry bag for a while when Mike gave me a ring and said he had a bag for me to review. He was already running a Maxpedition Mongo Versipack when he received the Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack shown below. Maxpedition Jumbo Versipack Never one to turn down the chance […]

Defending Abandoned Homes During Emergencies, A Guest Post

August 5, 2013 By Mike

Defending Abandoned Homes During Emergencies By Naomi Broderick Image source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pellesten/6111177757/ Whenever disaster strikes, it pays to be prepared. Many preppers invest in making their home a sustainable environment in case the worst happens. Keeping a variety of sustainable food and water sources, alternative power supplies, and home security equipment are all great ideas for […]

Cooking guide for free range meat

August 2, 2013 By Mike

Cooking Guide For Free Range Meat

Cooking guide for free range meat Shoppers are quickly moving towards free range meat for their meat choice. After reading so many articles about the tactics used by the big chain supermarkets to keep their meat looking fresh and ripe and about the additives applied to them, they are heading to their local free range […]

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About Mike

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.

Recent Posts

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  • Dutch Oven Peaches And Dumplings
  • Camp Cooking Tips #2
  • Dutch Oven Chicken And Dumplings

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