Preparedness
This website was created to be a source of survival & preparedness information with a few thoughts on world events thrown in. I’ve certainly deviated from that a bit …
Random Thoughts
I hope everyone has a very safe and happy Thanksgiving. Plans for the day include an attempt to roast a small turkey in the oven at our camper. This …
Preparedness
A commonly discussed challenge in the world of survival gardening is the storage of seeds. Seed banks have been on the market for years and offer a simple and …
Preparedness
Over the last…{enter whatever time period you’d like} I’ve contemplated many life-changing events. In the last few years, I’ve gone from the Charlotte, NC area to Georgia, then back …
Current Events
I continue to post this video on November 11th. God willing, it will be posted many more times. Thank you for your service!!
Current Events
Not surprisingly news stories are all over suggesting irregularities with the voting process across the nation. A lot of focus is on Arizona as newcomer Kari Lake takes on …
Current Events
It seems to me that modern medical technology and our “civilized society” has created an environment whereby far too many safety factors that been initiated and generated a population …
Preparedness
Came across some photos I took while visiting Maine last year where I picked up some surplus MRE desserts. Thought I would share this post again as I just …
Life Philosophy
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – – – > I’ll throw my vote in that the Chuck Norris movie Lone Wolf Mcquade is the best …
Frugality
Wanted to pass on a great deal on the ever-popular Baofeng UV-5R. The current price over on Amazon is under $22 as of this being published. I’ve got several …
Current Events
Rourke: The following is a previously unpublished submission from Panhandle Rancher – circa 2013. He was responding to an article I published that discussed the state of the country …
Preparedness
Hey – just a reminder about this great deal on a mini-food bucket. As with many things the price as increased to a bit over $30. In today’s world …
Guns & Stuff
I previously published this a few years ago and with new people visiting the site thought it would be a good idea to bring it back around. – Rourke …
Guns & Stuff
NOTE: Published a little over 1 year ago the Bushnell TRS-25 remains an excellent choice for an optic regardless of budget. The Bushnell TRS-25 has been around for over …
Random Thoughts
Hope everyone is having a great weekend! I was just planning out my day and thought why not have a sale in the 1776 Survival & Preparedness Store? So …
Guns & Stuff
The Tac-Mag Gun Magnet is a great solution for carrying a gun in a car or positioning it – well, pretty much anywhere you want. Using a very strong magnet …
Life Philosophy
Adventure = Hunting. Fishing. Hiking. Shooting. Weightlifting. Traveling. Watching a good movie. There are many perspectives when it comes to adventure. What is fun, exciting, and makes someone truly feel …
Preparedness
I have read American Exit Strategy by Mark Goodwin three times and I foresee a fourth time soon. Obviously, I’ve enjoyed this book. American Exit Strategy is a fictional …
Current Events
I’m recommending this video from Glenn Beck as he discusses the current inflationary environment we find ourselves in and the news spreading across the internet about our banking system: …
Preparedness
The week of October 3rd I made a trip from Northern Kentucky to Fort Myers Florida to help longtime follower and friend, John Hancock. John lives in Fort Myers …
Preparedness
There is a huge market for specialty prepper food bars made just for survival kits and bug-out bags. I’m not talking about those 3,600-calorie bricks of cardboard that will …
Preparedness
I published this back in April and recently have seen an uptick in “fire starting” interest. Figured I’d throw it up again. Here’s a quick video demonstration using a …
Current Events
My thoughts on this extremist environment we find ourselves in. We are surrounded by media conglomerates and political groups spreading lies and pushing agendas. More and more people are …
Life Philosophy
I provide some insights into full-time camper living and other aspects of our lives on Instagram and a couple of other social media platforms. It’s a great way to …
Preparedness
One of my favorite all-time survival movies is Day After Tomorrow. While those who question climate change may find the message a bit too over-the-top, I enjoyed the movie …
Preparedness
Note: This is a very deep article on preparedness and a warrior mindset. It’s worth the time to read – and maybe even re-read to grasp what the author …
Guns & Stuff
It’s been a while since I’ve bought any ammunition or guns. I feel good at my current level and money is being used elsewhere. This morning I was perusing …
Random Thoughts
Haven’t been posting much lately as I’ve been super busy. At the time of this writing, I’ve been down with a “bug” and feeling like bear excrement. COVID test …
Frugality
I previously published this a few years ago and with new people visiting the site thought it would be a good idea to bring it back around. – Rourke …
Preparedness
Well, I finally opened the expired can of Campbell’s Soup that was only 13 years past the date stamped on the can. I’m still here. I’ve been a massive …
