Author: JR

Affordable Survival: Rice

Rice is one of the best and most affordable food storage items you can have. It’s cheap, easy to find, and can last for years if stored properly. Rice is also very versatile—you can use it in a variety of meals, from breakfast to dinner. It provides essential calories and carbohydrates that give you energy,… Continue reading Affordable Survival: Rice

Telegram Channels and Groups – Join Us!

I’ve discussed Telegram as a communications tool previously. It continues to rank up there as one of the most secure communication tools available.  With many media platforms and accounts being taken down the ability for like-minded folks to network and communicate online has been challenging at best. Many of us who are Constitutionalists, freedom-loving, traditional… Continue reading Telegram Channels and Groups – Join Us!

Budget Preparedness: Growing Your Food Storage 5 Cans at a Time 👍

Here’s a recent video in a series I’ve started providing examples of improving food storage with 5 cans per week. This is a very budget-friendly method that over the long term will create a significant food supply. You can subscribe to my YouTube Channel here – – – > https://www.youtube.com/@JohnRourkePatriot   Take care all –… Continue reading Budget Preparedness: Growing Your Food Storage 5 Cans at a Time 👍

Review: 1,200 Lumen Flashlight For Less Than $20

I originally posted this back in January of 2021. It all still holds true and the flashlight is still available. I also have several in the house, garage, and in the truck. Fantastic flashlight especially for the money. Flashlights over the last ten years have improved tremendously in not just brightness, but battery life. Many… Continue reading Review: 1,200 Lumen Flashlight For Less Than $20

CALL TO ACTION: Evaluate Your Preps and Get Ready

There has been a lot of craziness over the past several years, few years, FEW WEEKS! The heat is ramping up in global relations as Israel kills three different targets including one right inside the capital of Iran. Iran is threatening a response and suggests other regional ally’s will participate. There is certainly a risk… Continue reading CALL TO ACTION: Evaluate Your Preps and Get Ready

Real Inflation Rate Examples Show Why Americans Are Struggling

The news media and government downplay the effect of inflation in America. In this video, several real-world examples are provided that show how prices have changed from 2020 compared to 2024. These examples are merely a random sampling of what Americans face every day. Beyond food – necessities such as fuel and housing have also… Continue reading Real Inflation Rate Examples Show Why Americans Are Struggling

Ka-Bar Tactical Spork

I love simple but ingenious tools such as the Ka-Bar Tactical Spork. Here’s a quick description: The Ka-Bar Tactical Spork is an innovative and practical multi-tool designed for outdoor enthusiasts, campers, and preppers. Combining the functionality of a fork, spoon, and a hidden knife, it offers versatility in a compact form. Made from durable polymer,… Continue reading Ka-Bar Tactical Spork

Services Disruption, Cyberattacks, and Getting Ready For What’s Coming

On Friday, July 19th the United States experienced the largest service disruption in US history. Reports are that a “software upgrade” caused outages in the airline and financial industries among others. Not a cyberattack? Not sure if we will ever really know. Regardless, this event is a clear example of what could happen on a… Continue reading Services Disruption, Cyberattacks, and Getting Ready For What’s Coming

Preparedness Concept From the Book Series 299 Days – The Survival Shed

One of my favorite prepper book series is 299 Days, by Glen Tate. This is a very long series with 10 books in total(Book 10 is optional). I’ve often said it was one of the most plausible scenarios I’ve come across. Of particular interest in the book was once he purchased his cabin retreat he… Continue reading Preparedness Concept From the Book Series 299 Days – The Survival Shed

From the Desk of John Rourke – – – > July 22nd, 2024

Health Update: Unfortunately this Wednesday I have surgery to reinstall the drain in my spleen. I had the drain removed several weeks ago and at some point started having some issues. I requested a CT scan which ended up showing a small amount of fluid buildup. The surgeon recommended reinstalling the drain to eliminate it.… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – – – > July 22nd, 2024

Preparedness, The Homestead, and Truck Talks – Catching Up on a Few Video’s

Here are a few YouTube shorts that you may have missed. If you do not follow my YouTube channel check it out HERE and subscribe. ……and away we go!                  [ecwid_product id=”636555522″ display=”picture title price options addtobag” version=”2″ show_border=”1″ show_price_on_button=”1″ center_align=”0″][ecwid_product id=”381953032″ display=”picture title price options addtobag” version=”2″ show_border=”1″… Continue reading Preparedness, The Homestead, and Truck Talks – Catching Up on a Few Video’s

Retreat Surveillance: Arlo Wireless Outdoor Camera Review

The world continues to fall into the abyss and with that the risk of evil-doers trespassing with ill-intent on their mind is always present. Camera surveillance systems can be a great tool to watch over your property while you ae away at work, grabbing groceries – or going to visit family or friends. This past… Continue reading Retreat Surveillance: Arlo Wireless Outdoor Camera Review

From the Desk of John Rourke – – – > July 8th, 2024

Recently a couple of sisters were sickened with botulism from home canned “nopales”.  If you are not familiar nopales are part of a type of cactus. This story is being shared around the innerwebs and is really making home canning look dangerous and risky. While there is certainly advantages to automatic systems of canning used… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – – – > July 8th, 2024

Review: OffGrid Waterproof Matches – Inexpensive Fire Starting For Survival Kits or the Fire Pit

Originally made this video months ago as the snow started to thaw just before early Spring. You don’t hear a whole lot about storing matches for long-term survival. Back in the 80s storing matches was big for being able to get a fire going. A few thousand matches are cheap, lightweight, and work well. Today… Continue reading Review: OffGrid Waterproof Matches – Inexpensive Fire Starting For Survival Kits or the Fire Pit

4th of July Special: Coupon Code – 17.76% Discount Off All Orders Over $17.76

Hope everyone has plans for a great 4th of July!! I was just planning out my day and thought “Why not have a sale in the 1776 Survival & Preparedness Store?” So – through July 7th here’s the deal: Coupon Code: 1776 Discount: 17.76% Discount code will work on all orders over $17.76. (See what… Continue reading 4th of July Special: Coupon Code – 17.76% Discount Off All Orders Over $17.76

“Civil War” Movie Review

A bit overdue…..movie review – – “Civil War.” Certainly controversial, it was quite different than I expected. See the movie? What did you think? Please share below. Rourke BTW – members of the Patriot Brigade can download the movie and watch on their mobile device, or computer – or throw it on a USB drive… Continue reading “Civil War” Movie Review

From the Desk of John Rourke – – – > July 1st, 2024

I was recently checking out the Top Prepper Sites and seeing what other preparedness-related internet portals are doing. I was disappointed to see that many that have been around for a long time have closed up shop and no longer exist. I’d have to admit that video and flashy social media platforms are what is… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – – – > July 1st, 2024