Appreciate the interest that has been shown regarding the Sawyer Mini Water Filter Bucket Kit. I have enjoyed using the Sawyer. It is simple to operate, reliable, and is a great value. The biggest drawback of the Sawyer is using it with multiple people. It can be done but you’re either all sucking on the same… Continue reading Adapting a Sawyer Mini Water Filter for Bucket Use
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What Did You Do To Prep This Week?
Spent a good amount of time researching what is happening in Venezuela. They are experiencing an economic collapse and it would be a very good idea to watch what happens there and learn from it. Interesting how I am hearing very little about Venezuela and the collapse in the main steam media. What a great… Continue reading What Did You Do To Prep This Week?
REMINDER: Emergency Essentials May 2016 Sale
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 food storage. While they are an industry leader in food storage solutions they are much more. They carry a variety of preparedness products including solar and… Continue reading REMINDER: Emergency Essentials May 2016 Sale
VIDEO: American Blackout 2013 Full Movie
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 discussed on other websites and on forums I often see a lot of criticism of it being unrealistic and pointing out all the mistakes people make.… Continue reading VIDEO: American Blackout 2013 Full Movie
REVIEW: HX Outdoors Survival Knife
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 many knives in the “all-in-one” category. When carrying the HX not only do you have the knife itself but included in the sheath is a firestarter… Continue reading REVIEW: HX Outdoors Survival Knife
What did you do to prep this past week?
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 to go. Over this past week: Finished reading the book Behold, Darkness, and Sorrow: Seven Cows, Ugly, and Gaunt Book One. What a fantastic read. Of… Continue reading What did you do to prep this past week?
Secondary sources of income
For most people the loss of a job is devastating. In today’s economy finding a job paying the same amount of money or close can be very difficult. Many people have multiple streams of income – just in case. I know a few that have second jobs, or side businesses. Multiple streams of income is… Continue reading Secondary sources of income
The Patriot Podcast episode #6 is live!
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 I wanted to promote it. For the most part issues have been fixed. Visit ThePatriotPodcast.com to listen to episodes. We cover topics suggest as the state… Continue reading The Patriot Podcast episode #6 is live!
Trajectory of the .223/5.56 round in a Carbine
With the popularity of the AR platform and the .223/5.56 round I thought it would be a good idea to review the trajectory of the round and common sighting ranges. Being a high velocity round the trajectory is relatively flat within a few hundred yards – past 400 the drop-off is significant. There are several… Continue reading Trajectory of the .223/5.56 round in a Carbine
What did you do to prep this past week?
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 the first time using the Helios suspension system. The Enos is a great hammock but what really shined was the Helios. It makes the hammock setup… Continue reading What did you do to prep this past week?
The argument FOR uncommon calibers
It is often professed that a weapons stockpile should consist of firearms in common calibers for one very important reason: Resupply. Due to the sheer volume of rounds with calibers such as 9mm, 45ACP, .223, .308, and .22LR if things get bad these calibers will always be readily available. Well, maybe not. Remember the months… Continue reading The argument FOR uncommon calibers
VIDEO: Surviving the Active Shooter
JR: The following post can be seen HERE in its original format over at DoomandBloom.net. What would you do if you were unarmed and at the scene of an ongoing active shooter/terrorist event? Joe Alton’s latest video examines your options in this situation and the strategies that give you the best chance of getting… Continue reading VIDEO: Surviving the Active Shooter
From the Front Lines: Canik, “Modern Survival”, and Going Home
Sometimes I sit down and think about something to write about and get so swept up every conceivable aspect of the post that takes me forever to just get to started. “Sigh……” Let’s get this started. Canik TP9SA – This pistol continues to gain popularity for one very good reason: It is a very reliable,… Continue reading From the Front Lines: Canik, “Modern Survival”, and Going Home
What To Do With $1000 Right Now
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 refund was well over $2500. If one is lucky enough to receive even half that amount and a decision is made to put it towards preps… Continue reading What To Do With $1000 Right Now
Review: The MecArmy SGN3 CREE XP G2 Keychain LED Flashlight
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 me and I know I’m not alone. A couple of weeks ago Gearbest.com offered to send me a flashlight I was not familiar with – the… Continue reading Review: The MecArmy SGN3 CREE XP G2 Keychain LED Flashlight
VIDEO SERIES: The Modern Minuteman – SouthernPrepper1
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 to help those of us who never served. I took particular interest in his Minuteman series as I believe this country needs as many Minutemen as… Continue reading VIDEO SERIES: The Modern Minuteman – SouthernPrepper1
The Sheepdog Concept
January 13th, 1982: Air Florida Flight 90 crashed into the Potomac River. Only six of the 74 passengers survived the crash and ended up in the icy water. While a helicopter was able to come in and snatch four of the 6 passengers one disappeared under the water while another – Priscilla Tirado – helplessly… Continue reading The Sheepdog Concept
Operational Cache Part 2: Reasons for Creating a Cache
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 felt the need for a cache really wasn’t there times are changing. Here are a few reasons to have a cache(or several): Property Destruction – If… Continue reading Operational Cache Part 2: Reasons for Creating a Cache
Operational Cache Part 1: Quality of Selected Equipment
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 – but not always – buried to hide from others. Major components often placed in an Operational Cache are defensive supplies. I am putting together an… Continue reading Operational Cache Part 1: Quality of Selected Equipment
What did you do to prep this past week?
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 in food storage. My latest order from Emergency Essentials should be arriving this week. Still need to put back some more rice, beans, salt, sugar, etc.… Continue reading What did you do to prep this past week?
What did you do to prep this past week?
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 way to trade and sell guns are very upset. I am one of them. I have made many deals with local people and it has been… Continue reading What did you do to prep this past week?
All About Zika Virus
JR: This post originally appeared HERE over at DoomandBloom.net. One of the scenarios we write about is the “Pandemic”. Although we have had success curing many illnesses with antibiotics, we are still struggling with outbreaks of viral diseases. In 2014, thousands died in West Africa during the Ebola epidemic. In 2015, Chikungunya virus crossed the… Continue reading All About Zika Virus
The Top 5 Best Apocalyptic Movies
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 best. One of the reason I enjoy watching these kinds of movies is they get me thinking. I mean – putting myself in the situations involved… Continue reading The Top 5 Best Apocalyptic Movies
What did you do to prep this past week?
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. They are expensive and for many not practical. However, when you need to get somewhere in rough conditions where other vehicles fail they get the job… Continue reading What did you do to prep this past week?
2016 Market Meltdown: We Have Never Seen A Year Start Quite Like This
By Michael Snyder – posted originally at The Economic Collapse Blog We are about three weeks into 2016, and we are witnessing things that we have never seen before. There were two emergency market shutdowns in China within the first four trading days of this year, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has never lost… Continue reading 2016 Market Meltdown: We Have Never Seen A Year Start Quite Like This
What did you do to prep this past week?
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 3 extra magazines(private sale) Picked up 2 extra 18-rd. magazines for my Canik TP9SA CRKT Chogan T-Hawk arrived in my mailbox 300 rounds CCI 22LR AR… Continue reading What did you do to prep this past week?
It’s all falling apart. What do we do?
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 to be a powder keg of violence and death. Terrorism is spreading across the planet with radical Islam’s touch going so far that teenage girls in… Continue reading It’s all falling apart. What do we do?