Oct 16
I found this great article over on hitthetrail.com, it provides a nice overview of some of the techniques used to purify water and some of the dangers that might lurk even in the most crystal clear mountain stream. As preppers the topic of Bugging Out is often discussed, heading to the hills to get away …
Oct 14
My wife and I went shooting yesterday, a scenario which requires me to have a different mindset going into the whole exercise. Personally I don’t mind spending hours at the range (alone) shooting various drills and scenarios with both long guns and pistols, recording results and only stopping to drink water or shove a sandwich …
Oct 13
All of us are used to the ease with which we are able to access information online. The Internet has made researching almost any topic ridiculously easy, to the point where I dare say we have become dependent on it. I too am guilty of this dependence in that I cannot tell you how many times I’ve …
Oct 12
In my recent article, AR15: One of your best options when SHTF, I wrote about the benefits of having an AR15 in your gun safe. While I covered many of the reasons why the AR15 is such a good choice for a SHTF gun what I did not address were some of the specific modifications …
Oct 10
The AR15 (or M4) is one of the most prolific weapons on the planet, second only to the venerable AK47 in recognition. A good rifle is worth its weight in gold in most circumstances, but for SHTF it should also be recognized that it will be important to own a rifle that is a proven …
Oct 09
America has a serious problem in that we are collectively getting fat. Just go to the mall and walk around, do a little people watching. Easily 2 out of every 3 people you observe will be overweight. For preppers this presents a huge issue because if things get crazy the state of an individual’s health …
Oct 06
I have been very close to burning mixtures of fecal matter, urine, and diesel fuel and I can tell you the smell is pretty disgusting. You never quite get used to it, nor does your appetite fully recover. Quite often people forget that everybody poops, and should the power go out for an extended period …
Oct 05
Starting a food storage plan can be a bit overwhelming at first. Canned food, freeze dried, dehydrated, shelf life, rotation cycles and many other factors can be confusing at first. Quite often people simply do not know where to begin and they end up spinning their wheels or spending unnecessary money. Had they done their …
Oct 04
Social media is a great way to tell everyone all about your life, and maybe people you don’t want knowing as well. Think your privacy settings mean you are covered? Think again. Additionally what is social media even becoming? People are way too addicted to sharing every part of their lives with all of these …
Oct 04
The average person can walk about 3 to 4 miles per hour, or 20 to 15 minutes per mile. Let’s give the average person the benefit of the doubt and say they are in rather decent shape, so 15 minute miles will be our standard (walking). According to the Commuter Analysis Report the average one …
Sep 27
Friends are one thing, but what about when you have close family members who refuse to get on board with your prepping lifestyle? This presents a difficult problem to solve and it is more prominent than you might think. You are left feeling somewhat alone on your journey, but the urgency of the situation dictates …
Sep 27
Ammo cans are a prepper’s best friend. 30 cal and 50 cal seem to be the most popular variety of ammo cans although they come in all sizes. Some time spent searching around online will yield decent prices ($9-$12 each). Besides storing ammunition there are quite few additional uses for these cans, it would seem …
Sep 25
By Ranger W. Sept 25 2012 Many sites proclaim the need for skills. While I totally agree, most stop at just recommending survival or homesteading skills. If you are like me you say “ok, I’ll order a few books, then what?” Here is a practical approach to improving/adding to your skill sets. Most people living …
Sep 20
I was out for a bike ride today and pondering a good way to get across how to prioritize while prepping. Personally I see nothing wrong with excel spreadsheets sorted and filtered for results, but those are just boring. How could I come up with a simple graphic which quickly gives the reader a snapshot …
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