Discussions on our TOTM here Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:14:47 +0000 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:14:47 +0000 Survival Monkey Forums https://www.survivalmonkey.com/forums/survival-topic-of-the-month.138/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:12:45 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/survival-network-is-it-real.68803/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/survival-network-is-it-real.68803/ invalid@example.com (Crazy) Crazy
Survival network is it real?]]> 10 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:40:23 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/how-to-make-your-meat-last-longer.73171/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/how-to-make-your-meat-last-longer.73171/ invalid@example.com (Brokor) Brokor


Required: Salt,...

How To Make Your Meat Last Longer]]> 8 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:29:46 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/essential-digital-tools-for-preppers-to-stay-prepared-and-connected.72080/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/essential-digital-tools-for-preppers-to-stay-prepared-and-connected.72080/ invalid@example.com (MADA) MADA


Prepping is no longer solely about stockpiling physical resources; the digital age has transformed how we prepare for emergencies. With the right digital tools, preppers can stay informed, organized, and connected, even during a crisis. From...

Essential Digital Tools for Preppers to Stay Prepared and Connected]]> 13 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 07:12:20 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-march-2023.70082/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-march-2023.70082/ invalid@example.com (Dunerunner) Dunerunner 20 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 07:11:38 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/brandon-did-it-again-u-s-coast-guard-issues-fuel-warnings-for-boaters-ahead-of-summer-vacations.69334/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/brandon-did-it-again-u-s-coast-guard-issues-fuel-warnings-for-boaters-ahead-of-summer-vacations.69334/ invalid@example.com (Ura-Ki) Ura-Ki
Welp, Brandon did it to us good this time, mandating the addition of MORE ethanol to our automotive fuel, bringing a host of major issues with it!
The U. S Coast Guard has issued a warning to all boaters, not only to NOT purchase gasoline containing more then 10% Ethanol, but that it's also illegal under Fed. Law to use it on the water! In many parts of the country, you cannot buy non ethanol fuel as it is, so there will be NO choice but to park the...

Brandon did it again, U, S Coast Guard issues fuel warnings for boaters ahead of summer vacations!]]> 19 Sat, 20 Jul 2024 02:37:29 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-february-2023.70024/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-february-2023.70024/ invalid@example.com (Dunerunner) Dunerunner
Let’s talk about surviving a deep economic depression. Your bank, everyone’s bank closes, stores are sold out of everything and boarded up, fuel is unavailable or severely rationed, the electrical grid is shut down, the government has frozen all financial assets in the country and is rationing food and water through FEMA nation wide.
Personal property is being seized, farms, livestock, homes, cars, trucks, boats and recreational vehicles are all being seized by...

TOTM February 2023]]> 34 Sat, 16 Sep 2023 08:28:50 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-june-2023.70444/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-june-2023.70444/ invalid@example.com (Dunerunner) Dunerunner
What are your chances come a major food crisis?]]> 21 Sat, 20 May 2023 04:29:32 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-may-2023.70363/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-may-2023.70363/ invalid@example.com (Dunerunner) Dunerunner
I have planted but given the season and family issues, I am not planting like I would have.

There are seedlings just sprouting of Detroit White Beats, The herbs are going crazy but, for me; that will be about it for this year.

Pics]]> 10 Sun, 07 May 2023 22:06:36 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-april-2023.70215/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-april-2023.70215/ invalid@example.com (Dunerunner) Dunerunner
Family will be visiting and there will be a trip South this Spring if we are healthy. Things to look forward to..

What are your expectations of the upcoming months before old man Winter grips...

TOTM April 2023]]> 10 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 11:43:19 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-january-2023.69877/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-january-2023.69877/ invalid@example.com (Dunerunner) Dunerunner
It’s early, but I’m starting some early preps. I’m moving my seedling tray and grow light into the garage where the temperatures are higher than in the greenhouse. I may have to tent the whole thing to keep temps high enough to get seeds to sprout, but I’m starting early with lettuces and radishes, maybe cucumbers and tomatoes. Anybody think this is a bad idea?]]> 10 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:53:46 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-december-2022-its-back.69794/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-december-2022-its-back.69794/ invalid@example.com (Dunerunner) Dunerunner
I don't buy cut up chicken anymore. No more packages...

TOTM December 2022... It's Back!!]]> 30 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 05:07:52 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/staying-put.68055/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/staying-put.68055/ invalid@example.com (saki monkey) saki monkey
Staying Put]]> 43 Tue, 24 May 2022 17:45:06 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/vitamin-d-deficiency.68942/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/vitamin-d-deficiency.68942/ invalid@example.com (HK_User) HK_User Vitamin D Deficiency: Symptoms & Treatment


Getting enough, but not too much, vitamin D is needed to keep your body functioning well. Vitamin D helps with strong bones and may help prevent some cancers. Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency can include muscle weakness, pain, fatigue and depression. To get enough D, look to certain foods, supplements, and carefully planned sunlight.

What...

Vitamin D Deficiency]]> 22 Sat, 13 Mar 2021 14:33:42 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-january-2021-prepping-strategies-for-the-coming-year.67709/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-january-2021-prepping-strategies-for-the-coming-year.67709/ invalid@example.com (Dunerunner) Dunerunner
I'm changing how I look at my preps and how I can circumvent some of the above issues. It may be untannable to keep my home, boat, and second car. I may have to become mobile. I may have to live a day at a time.]]> 28 Sat, 13 Mar 2021 03:14:18 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/what-if-you-witness-a-crime.65537/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/what-if-you-witness-a-crime.65537/ invalid@example.com (Dunerunner) Dunerunner
What if.... You Witness a Crime]]> 33 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 19:43:25 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-december-2020-the-2a-where-are-we.67642/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-december-2020-the-2a-where-are-we.67642/ invalid@example.com (Dunerunner) Dunerunner
TOTM, December 2020 The 2A.. Where are we?]]> 21 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 16:04:02 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-november-2020-the-go-to-meal.67489/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-november-2020-the-go-to-meal.67489/ invalid@example.com (Dunerunner) Dunerunner Just a few of my go to meals that last more than one sitting....

Chili, Potato soup, Navy bean with smoked ham hock soup...

Any of the above three are thrifty and will last two to three sittings by themselves or with a little ingenuity...

What are your go to meals?]]> 25 Sat, 21 Nov 2020 13:51:59 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-september-2020-the-ammunition-shortage.67252/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-september-2020-the-ammunition-shortage.67252/ invalid@example.com (Dunerunner) Dunerunner
This months TOTM, Besides the Covid-19 panicdemic, what is causing this shortage and how long do...

TOTM September 2020 - The Ammunition Shortage]]> 51 Tue, 01 Sep 2020 15:23:08 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-april-2020-isolation-living-off-your-preps-or-not.66457/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-april-2020-isolation-living-off-your-preps-or-not.66457/ invalid@example.com (Dunerunner) Dunerunner
If working and, or venturing out into the community are you taking any precautions?]]> 61 Wed, 12 Aug 2020 17:35:10 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-august-2020-covid-the-sequel.67101/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-august-2020-covid-the-sequel.67101/ invalid@example.com (Dunerunner) Dunerunner
The...

TOTM August 2020... Covid, the Sequel!]]> 20 Wed, 08 Jul 2020 05:52:31 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-july-2020-living-and-prepping-in-the-new-normal.66944/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-july-2020-living-and-prepping-in-the-new-normal.66944/ invalid@example.com (Dunerunner) Dunerunner
Has this pandemic changed your preps, and if so....How?

I definitely have changed how much prep I have, especially flour. I bake more, have a sour dough starter on the counter that I refresh every three days and am running out of storage space for long term preps.]]> 7 Fri, 03 Jul 2020 23:34:03 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/what-if-remote-living.64835/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/what-if-remote-living.64835/ invalid@example.com (Dunerunner) Dunerunner

What if... You, and your family of four, choose to move to a 50 acre piece of unimproved land to better your chances of survival in an increasingly unstable world, but the cost leaves you but $25,000 of your savings after paying off the land with your equity from the sale of your home. Your monthly income is $6,000, Net and your 4X4 3/4 Ton crew cab truck is paid for.. The land has a year round stream with 10 foot of fall across 40 acres of your property, and 10 acres of...

What If....Remote Living]]> 19 Fri, 26 Jun 2020 00:53:26 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/texas-heb-curbside-pickup-grocery-list.66656/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/texas-heb-curbside-pickup-grocery-list.66656/ invalid@example.com (HK_User) HK_User
You’re all set
We updated your order. You can still add items to your order up to 4 hours before your pickup time.

Order summary...

Texas HEB Curbside pickup grocery list.]]> 8 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 09:18:31 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-june-2020-liquor-moonshine-wine-or-beer.66805/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-june-2020-liquor-moonshine-wine-or-beer.66805/ invalid@example.com (Dunerunner) Dunerunner
Beer has a short shelf life, unless it is a high alcohol Stout. Some Wines will lay up nicely but they must be unfiltered wines, generally Super Tuscans, Cabernets, or Bordeaux. Whites generally do not store well over long intervals and even the reds have issues when laid up over time. Distilled alcohol...

TOTM June, 2020... Liquor, Moonshine, Wine or Beer?]]> 21 Wed, 27 May 2020 06:28:28 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-may-2020-local-butcher.66650/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-may-2020-local-butcher.66650/ invalid@example.com (Dunerunner) Dunerunner
TOTM May 2020 - Local Butcher]]> 23 Sun, 17 May 2020 01:01:58 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/we-have-yeast-1999-year-of-production-purchased-for-y2k.66652/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/we-have-yeast-1999-year-of-production-purchased-for-y2k.66652/ invalid@example.com (HK_User) HK_User Yeast is a bit hard to find now and our current stuff is several years old and spent most of that time in the Fridge.
Last night DW loaded up the Bread Making Machine (BMM) and all we produced was a sweet small very doughy loaf.
Out I went to recover the two1/4 lb packs laying on a work table in the garage. They have been there since 2004 when we moved into the "Big House".
One pack already had a small X slice at the top of the foil...

We Have Yeast> 1999 Year of production, purchased for Y2K.]]> 13 Sun, 19 Apr 2020 06:13:22 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-march-2020-pandemic.66275/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-march-2020-pandemic.66275/ invalid@example.com (Dunerunner) Dunerunner
The question for discussion this month is, after you have secured yourself and your families well being; how long can you maintain your secure, self sufficient, isolation before you will be forced to venture out into a world of infestation to...

TOTM March 2020 - Pandemic]]> 62 Sun, 08 Mar 2020 15:40:57 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/a-quick-look-at-the-wuhan-food-market.66321/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/a-quick-look-at-the-wuhan-food-market.66321/ invalid@example.com (Altoidfishfins) Altoidfishfins We don't need no sanitation, or refrigeration.
But then I've been to parts of the world with markets just like that.
They didn't have quite the "variety" of available foods but conditions were much the same.]]> 10 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 13:23:52 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-february-2020-emergency-outdoor-shelters.66182/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-february-2020-emergency-outdoor-shelters.66182/ invalid@example.com (Dunerunner) Dunerunner
If required to survive with few resources, what kind of shelter would you construct? A lean-to, Tee Pee, a woven sided hut? What bushcraft skills would be needed, what tools and materials? What would be the most favorable location for your local?

Let's say this is an...

TOTM - February 2020 Emergency Outdoor Shelters]]> 17 Wed, 08 Jan 2020 03:27:25 +0000 https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-january-2020-your-resolution.66056/ https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/totm-january-2020-your-resolution.66056/ invalid@example.com (Dunerunner) Dunerunner
Merriam Webster defines Resolute as a decision marked by firm determination. I contend that any New Year Resolution should be bound by that same firm determination to accomplish or pursue such stated objectives in our lives. Whether it be getting into better shape, eating more responsibly, employing a plan toward financial independence, or getting our preps in order; what have you resolved to do in the coming year.

For me...

I want...

TOTM January 2020 - Your Resolution]]> 13