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Self-Reliance Subscription
From: $19.95 / year
Self-Reliance (SR) is a quarterly 100-page homesteading magazine that has articles on gardening, canning, cooking, DIY projects, livestock, foraging, and preparedness. SR does not have articles on firearms or politics, believing that readers want a break from controversial topics just as football fans want a break from politics. Whether you live deep in the woods or on the top floor of a high-rise apartment, we truly believe you can enrich your life by becoming more self-reliant.
Please allow 4-8 weeks for your first issue to arrive.
What Our Readers Say
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★★★★★
"Well, what can I say that hasn't already been said - I love the magazine - the down home vibe - great articles that educate and inform -"
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"These are by far my favorite magazines! Good printed magazines are a rare find today, especially those with very few ads stealing valuable space. That's why I gave them to my son and his wife for Christmas. And they love them! It's exactly what they need as they prepare to start their transition into the homesteading life. Thank you for…" Read more
★★★★★
"Great magazine, I love the old world lifestyle articles, it reminds me of a simpler time in this country. It makes me want to go back a hundred years to a simpler time."
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"love this magazine, so informative and wealth of info."
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"LOVE these magazines . . sure wish some of the other publications could be mailed to Canada."
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"These are the greatest magazines in the world! Being in Canada, I have to pay extra for postage and the exchange rate but still see them as high value resources. If you want to be able to persevere when the economy goes bad or another pandemic hits, you need these in your library."
★★★★★
"I am thankful to Mary Shrader, Mary's Nest, for introducing me to your magazine, Backwoods Home. I have only recently subscribed to Backwoods Home magazine, fall 2025, and read it cover to cover. I was so inspired I subscribed to your sister magazine Self-Reliance. Your magazines are worth every penny, filled with recipes, a wealth of homesteading guides & skills…" Read more
★★★★★
"Can't remember the last time I had a magazine subscription that was a genuine pleasure to find in the mailbox. Im new to the sub after hearing about it on True Grit Appalachia on YouTube so I got a deal as well. Im always into learning new and old school stuff and Backwoods/Reliance take care of this nicely. Have recommend…" Read more
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"Love it"
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"I LOVE this magazine!!! We save them for future reference... We've learned so many things through this magazine and have become inspired to try other things too... Thank you very much!"
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"I'm from a farming / fishing / seafood industry family background and I always loved knowledge about doing things "the old way" or the "country way" and that's what you get with these magazines. Great information."
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"On the recommendation of a friend a few years back, I decided to subscribe to both Backwoods Home and Self-Reliance. Both are excellent magazines full of useful information. I read every issue from cover to cover."
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"Great magazine, true grit YouTube channel got us hooked on this, best thing we have ordered"
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"I really enjoy Self-reliance. Very interesting articles."
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"Get at least this subscription for both magazines and never cancel!!! These are a joy to read and I only wish I had a library full already! I tell everyone I know about these if they are at all inclined to this lifestyle. I also love to give subscriptions as gifts!"
★★★★★
"Love these magazines, I have renewed a few times and plan on continuing to renew."
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"My mother ordered Backwoods Home magazine for my husband and I and we loved it so much that we ordered Self Reliance as well. We look forward to their arrival in the mail and enjoy the many articles that are not only educational but also entertaining. Thank you and keep up the good work!"
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"I totally enjoy this magazine and agree there’s never enough of them!!! I am not as fond of the Backwoods but I prefer one with no guns and no politics."
★★★★★
"My fav magazine! I am pleased with this and the various subjects and information shared! I I like this a lot better than the other mag bec the other one that is political and has guns in it, I don’t care for that as much. I am a big time canner and gardener."
★★★★★
"Like a old friend just talking about country living and how to make your life matter."
Additional information
| Weight | 10 oz |
|---|---|
| Format | Print, Digital, Print + Digital |