Preparedness Archive
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For those who may have missed it, I’m reposting this today. It was originally published back in 2021…… With every day passing by bringing us closer to the next …
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The Cold Steel GI Tanto is a budget-friendly knife that stands out for its durability and practicality, making it an excellent choice for beginners and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Here’s …
Current Events
It’s coming. Like dark clouds off in the distance slowly moving across the horizon. Flashes of light signal the impending danger along with deep growling booms. There’s a storm …
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A longtime reader of my old website as well as 1776 just recently started his own YouTube channel and he has a wealth of knowledge to share. The following …
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I travel quite a bit and use Google Maps almost exclusively. The main reason has been reliability. I like WAZE and sometimes run it tandem with Google Maps as …
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“Day by Day Armageddon” by J.L. Bourne is a thrilling and exciting book about a guy surviving a zombie apocalypse. It’s written like a diary, so you feel like …
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Recently, the rise of individuals impersonating utility workers and other service personnel has posed a significant safety concern for homeowners. While most utility workers and service providers are genuine, …
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As the U.S. national debt approaches $36 trillion, the negative impacts are becoming more severe. A skyrocketing debt increases interest payments, which drain government resources that could otherwise fund …
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In this short video, I show a portable commo kit I made out of a couple of Baofeng GT-3TP 8 watt radios. A small pouch with needed cables, charging …
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I’ll be posting about our survival & preparedness Telegram group every month or so as a reminder and to notify new folks who may be stopping by. The way …
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Might be good to take notice of what will happen when you mix certain chemicals…… You should probably print this image and file away……“just in case.” Rourke
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My favorite clip from the classic Red Dawn movie from 1984. The truck pulls into the store and the kids run in. They gather supplies they will need to …
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As we have seen with some of the recent storms and natural disasters having a form of alternative emergency separate from the grid can be critical to minimizing the …
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Over the past two years, there has been much talk of problems with canning lids not sealing. In this video, I provide my observations as a manufacturing expert on …
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In the following video, Pastor Joe Fox expresses his concern over illegal immigration and the threat from terrorist sleeper cells within the United States waiting to carry out “something.” …
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One of my favorite scenes in the 1984 movie Red Dawn was when Col. Tanner described how the war started. Listen to what he says in this scene and …
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We have the holiday season fast approaching with Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner. From a preparedness perspective, these holidays often have grocery stores offering sales and discounts …
Adventure
Many of you may know that one of my all-time favorite movies is Red Dawn. The original is by far superior to the 2012 remake. Regardless, I’ve watched the …
Preparedness
Over the last week, I have watched a couple of newer movies with distinct apocalyptic themes. This got me thinking of my favorites. One of the reasons I enjoy …
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The way we communicate has certainly changed over the years. I grew up reading magazines and books. Eventually, that turned to “bulletin boards” – and eventually blogs like this …
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I have messed around a lot with different foods for bug-out bags, get-home kits, and general backpacking. There are advantages and disadvantages to every type. While there is no …
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This review on the Nebo PAL was published a couple of years ago. Thought it would be worth another look…… I got the Nebo Pal in my Christmas stocking …
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The following is a book published back in 1979 that provides excellent information on the effects of nuclear weapons and offers examples of what an attack would look like. …
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Seems like this weekend would be a good time to check on a few things – such as: – Check your emergency contacts. So you have everything on paper? …
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I’m a huge fan of having portable power banks in kits, vehicles, and around the home. The number of times these have come in handy either for us or …
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When the zombie apocalypse has survivors held up in a secured bunker as they plan their next move a tasty meal will be great for morale. How about a …
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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 …
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Surviving a gunfight involves one very important factor – not getting shot. While numerous other factors involved in a gunfight affect the survivability of those involved, when preparing for …
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One of the most important preps is water. No doubt you’ve heard that you can’t survive longer than 3 days without water. We have a well and are set …
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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 …
