Preparedness Archive
Preparedness
May’s awesome Emergency Essentials monthly sale is almost over with some products discounted over 50%. This is truly an opportune time to stock up if finances will provide. Most hear “Emergency Essentials” and think …
Preparedness
I’ve watched this apocalyptic/SHTF movie several times and have enjoyed it. Overall seemed to be a pretty realistic depiction of what could transpire during a similar event. When …
Preparedness
UPDATE: THIS SPECIAL DEAL IS STILL ACTIVE AND WILL BE SO UNTIL MAY 31st. After publishing my review of the HX Outdoors Survival Knife I was contacted by …
Preparedness
Full disclosure – Gearbest.com sent me the HX Outdoors Survival Knife for free with the acknowledgement I would conduct an honest review. The HX Outdoors Survival Knife is one of …
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This past week had me thinking a lot about preparedness and goals to reach over the next 18 months. Feel pretty good where I’m at and where I need …
Preparedness
Hope everyone is doing well. This week has been extremely busy – kids, work, etc. I managed to get a few things worked on in the realm of preparedness. Picked …
Current Events
A few people have inquired for updates on the podcast I co-host with Prepper Ralph. It has been slow going and a few technical difficulties have limited how much …
Preparedness
In response to the post What if Hillary Wins? and participating in my first Q&A post goingray58 left the following comment: List what you think are the 10 most important …
Guns & Stuff
All last week I looked forward to camping on Friday – and attending a firearm class on Saturday. Friday night I set up my new Eno doublenest hammock for …
Preparedness
Tax season is well underway and as a result, many receive refunds of varying amounts and provide an opportunity to better positions on preps. In 2019 the average tax …
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I am an admitted flashlight junkie. Ever since I was a kid I loved flashlights. Not sure what is was that created that fascination but it has stuck with …
Preparedness
What follows is a video series from SouthernPrepper1. SP1 has a great Youtube channel offering up tons of valuable information. He is ex-military and shares a lot of information …
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Most people know who Bear Grylls is. He is one of those survivalists guys on TV. What many do not know is he spent several years in the British …
Preparedness
Let’s review what an operational cache is: An operational cache is a secure source for re-supply of equipment and needed items to access later when needed. An operational cache …
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After publishing Operational Cache Part 1: Quality of Selected Equipment, I received a few emails questioning why a cache would be needed in the first place. Although in years past I …
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This is the first installment of a multi-part series on Operational Caches. An Operational Cache is a resupply of critical items often accessed while on the go. These caches are often …
Preparedness
If you have been reading this weekly series you may have noticed a trend – guns & ammo. I have made some strides over the past few months especially …
Preparedness
JR: What follows is a response to a comment left on the post Panhandle Rancher: Felling and Splitting Re: Woodcutting Post comment by Single Mom To reiterate, some …
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This past week has been interesting. Facebook announced they were banning all groups which provide for private sales of firearms. Many on Facebook that have utilized these groups as a …
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The following was developed in response to Christmas wish lists in a recent post from MSO. One wish was for a high quality axe. Living in a forested …
Preparedness
Over the last week I have watched a couple of newer movies with distinct apocalyptic themes. This got me thinking of my favorites and the ones I felt were the …
Preparedness
This past week has been busy ending with a winter storm blowing through my area over the weekend. I have a 2 door Jeep Wrangler – and love it. …
Preparedness
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 …
Preparedness
Planning on making this a regular Sunday feature. So – What did you do to prep this past week? Here’s my list: Bought a Ruger SR22 pistol along with …
Preparedness
For many – including myself – the need to buy land and create a retreat/homestead/getaway is felt down to the core. Money – or lack thereof is the most common …
Current Events
Today we face a daily torrent of troubling news. The world itself seems to be falling apart as in almost every hemisphere chaos is present. The Middle East continues …
