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Hurricane Sandy, Five Days Without Power, Three Weeks Later, and the Gear That Made My Life Easier

July 16, 2013 By Mike

Here is another take on getting through Hurricane Sandy from Suburban Survival Blog. I find it most telling that both of us went through similar challenges and came up with some fairly similar solutions.   Check out the full article here: http://suburbansurvivalblog.com/hurricane-sandy-five-days-without-power-and-the-gear-that-made-my-life-easier-suburban-survival-blog If you like what you read here on The Backyard Pioneer please consider […]

Top 5 Must Haves for Everyday Carry (EDC).

July 11, 2013 By Mike

EDC Gear

Top 5 EDC Items Every Day Carry items are the little pieces of gear that make day to day life just a little bit easier and these are the Top 5 must haves! Pocket Knife A good pocket knife can perform a multitude of tasks during the day, from opening the mail to gardening tasks […]

Dorm Room Prepping

July 10, 2013 By Mike

As the kids will soon be getting ready to head back to College Campus it might be time to consider some Dorm Room Prepping. A few common sense items can add security and comfort in a potential disaster scenario. This is a great article and if you’ve got kids it is worth the read! http://www.theorganicprepper.ca/dorm-room-preppers-the-next-generation-of-survivalism-07022013 […]

10 Preparedness Skills for 12 Year Olds.

May 6, 2013 By Mike

    Recently The Mom With A Prep and Are We Crazy Or What?  ran blogs on skills that a kid should have by the time they turn 12. This really gave me some food for thought, my son just turned two and a half and I was left wondering what  Preparedness skills would be […]

Quick and Easy Black Beans

April 2, 2013 By Mike

Black Beans are such a staple of food storage that I’m always searching for a quick and easy way to cook them. 1 Tbs Oil or Fat (I use Bacon Fat) 2 Tbs Sofrito 1/2 tsp Adobe 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder 15oz Can of Black Beans In a medium sauce heat the oil or fat […]

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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.

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