Read the log entries from “The Maj” as he completes a trek of 150 miles over land and water (via canoe), toting 75+ lbs on his back while out in the elements. Pre-Planning thoughts are shared, Bugout Bag tips and techniques are discussed and of course updates and pictures from the road are included. Gear reviews follow the 2 week journey once complete.
Wood Burning Stove, 5 Things I’ve learned
Does a wood burning stove save you money? What about the best fire starting material, or dual purpose options? Lots of info and comments on this recent article.
The Takedown Delimma: Henry, Ruger or Marlin?
The concept of the takedown rifle has been around for a very long time. Early designs date back to the 1800’s and were primarily marketed for hunters and sportsmen utilizing public transportation to reach their destination(s). Naturally, if you were boarding a train or ship and you did not want the other passengers to know you were packing a rifle, a takedown was the way to go.
Inspired from the food pyramid but rather a take on prioritizing prepping needs based on a myriad of factors. If anything just another opinion to get your started on your prepping journey in the most efficient way possible.
AR15: One of your best options when the SHTF 
The Mr Potato head of rifles, and quite possibly one of the most affordable and popular in the USA today. Read here why it’s one of the best options for a SHTF weapon.
What happens when you bury a shipping container, a cautionary tale.
Dig a hole, throw a container in there, fill up the hole with dirt. Unfortunately it’s never that easy. Read this article to learn about what not to do.
Exterior Home Maintenance Post SHTF
Think about all the things you take for granted, even something as simple as: who is going to cut the grass once T-SHTF?
5 reasons why you shouldn’t count on a generator when T-SHTF.
Generators are great for short term outages, even up to a few weeks. But for long term SHTF type scenarios should they even be considered? Read the article to find out!
The EMP threat, Microwave Ovens and Faraday Cages
EMP = Grid down = TEOTWAWKI. Are you prepared?
7 actions to take immediately following an EMP strike
If you haven’t already thought about it, once you recognize the signs of an EMP here are a list of things you need to accomplish immediately in order to increase you short term chance of survival.
Ham Radio, The Only Form of Communication After T-SHTF
Really great guest contribution, if you are into HAM Radios this one is for you.
Canned Food Expiration Date MYTH
The label says it expires in 3 years but is that really the case?
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Do you have any good advise for hacpanadible people. My body has slowly but surely gone kaput but my spirit has not and I want to be as prepared as I can be given the circumstances. I have been blessed with a number of challenging physical problems that have made mobility difficult. ( MS, painful arthritis, painful stenosis in my lower back, My knees are bone on bone, ouch, and I’ve also been gifted with fibromyalgia. (Alas one of the side affects of my MS along with several other fine symptoms.) I gravitate toward things on wheels, I’m a pretty good problem solver, and I have a dry sense of humor which has kept me sane. Long story short I could use some suggestions.
I think first thing I would consider is what do you need to make life livable as far as medications and equipment if confined to a wheelchair. After I was reasonably convinced that I could survive without being miserable beyond belief then I would set about to developing transportation that will work enabling you to get to safety if need be. A bicycle or anything that you can transport yourself on would be the best thing but I would make sure to design it and build it before any of this happens. Next thing is the ability to transport what you need. I think the biggest place many fool themselves with is huge stockpiles of food that they very well may have to abandon to relocate to a safer location. I would determine the most likely place you would attempt to go for safety and then make. Sure you have supplies there already. This includes food,water, medicine, firearms and ammunition which is in addition to the weapons you would carry on such a trip for protection.
I have some medical issues one being reoccurring bleeding ulcers and I fear health issues will more Than likely kill myself and many others before anything else Does. But all a person can do is prepare as much as possible then go forward.
Having a mode of transportation after an emp is vital and something that will become very sought after and a danger to anyone that has transportation. People will kill for transportation. I myself am looking for several vintage dirt bikes just for the speed and ability to get away from risks and get to my safe place If that is possible. But they do make alot of noise and they do draw attention so there’s danger in anything and everything you consider. I know I want something that will be good off-road as well as on the roads.
In a perfect world I would build a. Faraday cage and place electric bycycles fully charged and ones I could charge with solar after I’ve used them. This would provide speed if needed and it would allow you to move silently no matter if peddling or using the electric power. That’s expensive and not an option for most. The ability to move with stealth will be vital.
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