Preparedness Archive
Preparedness
Looking for fire starters that are as good for the backpack as for the backyard? Look no further. Using Vaseline and cotton balls is as simple as can be …
Preparedness
Longtime reader Myke recently commented on a post I published on Fire Starting. What he describes as an inexpensive and effective fire starting tool is exactly something I’ve experimented …
Preparedness
While I love new modern technology, old-school survival is where my heart really is. US Army Feild Manual 21-76 is a classic no matter which publication year is being …
Preparedness
The ability to make fire is one of the most important survival skills and preparedness tasks that preppers need to be able to do. Fire provides warmth from the …
Preparedness
I’ll be quick and to the point: Buy it. I reviewed this portable solar panel previously and am sharing it again. It’s still available and a great deal. I’ve …
Preparedness
I originally posted this back in January of 2021. It all still holds true and the flashlight is still available. I also still have one in my truck, camper, …
Preparedness
We are proud to be an official repository for the Survival & Austere Medicine book. This book was written by the moderators of the Remote, Austere, Wilderness and …
Preparedness
Here’s my regular every-three-month blurb about my Sawyer Bucket Kits. I have in stock a large supply of Sawyer Mini Water Filter Bucket Kits and they are ready to …
Preparedness
Free download in PDF format. This classic US Army manual can be viewed on any media device such as a cellphone, laptop, or tablet such as the Amazon Fire. …
Health & Fitness
Far too often in the world of preparedness “stuff” is what’s targeted. Lists are made with quantities of guns, ammo, food items, medical supplies, knives, water filters, etc. Rarely …
Preparedness
I published this quite some time ago and I love the CanCooker so much that I thought I’d share it once again. There are many new visitors so for …
Preparedness
Here is a quick video demonstration using a fresnel lens to start a fire. I love these things. They are super rugged and durable. If you’ve got some decent …
Frugality
NOTE: The following is NOT the recommended method for canning bacon by the USDA. It’s been a while since I’ve published this. For those who have missed it….. You …
Preparedness
Taste test on a nutrition bar that’s an option for survival kits, bug out bags, vehicle kits – or just for a snack. Does it suck? LOL…..watch and find …
Preparedness
Shocking? No, not really. I just saw a double pack of Coleman 16 oz propane cylinders which several years ago sold for $5.79 at Wallyworld and most recently was …
Life Philosophy
It’s been 38 years since Red Dawn was being shown in the theaters. I was 15 years old and for my journey in survival, I was in my infancy. …
Preparedness
Went to the grocery store earlier today and spent over $100 on what I feel would have been $65 several months ago. Many struggle to get their head around …
Preparedness
Here’s a very short video showing one important prep and how I stock up. Less than two minutes.
Preparedness
Many may be unaware but we(Maine Prepper Girl and I) live in a camper full-time. It’s a long story and I should probably recap it here at some point …
Preparedness
Here’s a quick video in which I am showing a recent project – a survival seed bank. This is one of a few I am putting together. I currently …
Preparedness
I mentioned a few days ago that SP1 over on Youtube has made several videos on preparing for a potential nuclear war – or some type of nuclear emergency. …
Preparedness
Recent video discussing a project this past weekend I completed. I put up some buckets focussing on pasta, pasta sauce, and a few other things. With continuing inflation, a …
Preparedness
I’ve shared this list of commonly available heirloom seeds in the past as so frequently companies repackage common seeds as “heirloom” and double the price. Heirloom seeds are attractive …
Preparedness
So Arlene asked me what my prediction is regarding Putin and nuclear war. I’ll start by saying that most every prediction I’ve made over the past few decades has …
Preparedness
Hello all. This will be a very quick post as I have just seen that potassium iodide – which can HELP protect from the absorption of radiation in certain …
Preparedness
Here is another book that has some great information in it related to nuclear war and preparedness. Back in the 80’s and early 90’s this was the bible of …
Preparedness
The following is a book published back in 1979 and provides excellent information on the effects of nuclear weapons and offers examples of what an attack would look like. …
Preparedness
These survival and preparedness files are all in PDF format and are fully printable. I’m an advocate of building a digital preparedness information system. Hardcopy books and manuals are …
Preparedness
The following is being republished with permission from TheEconomicCollapseBlog.com. Now we are being told that we are all going to “have costs” for the crisis in Ukraine. More specifically, …
Preparedness
MEDICAL PREPAREDNESS: Mentioned the other day that there are often supplies that we fail to stock up on because although useful – they are just not fun and exciting. …
