Preparedness Archive
Preparedness
I mentioned a week or so ago that I received a delivery of some magazines I ordered. Sleepy Joe and his cronies continue to push for more gun control …
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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
