Tag: preparedness

The No BS Survival Guide to Food Storage

I’m going to throw this right out there: I call this a “No BS” guide because most articles like this are loaded with fluff explaining things like how oxygen absorbers work, the canning process, and how dehydrated food is made. That’s not going to be found here and if someone is interested in that there’s… Continue reading The No BS Survival Guide to Food Storage

Is NOW The Time To Be Going Gray?

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I’m beginning to see a mere glimmer of change. In areas across the country, there are people that are standing up for their rights and will not bow down to Antifa, BLM, and the like. They are ignoring the MSM’s claims of social morality. I’m seeing more stories of people defending themselves and their property.… Continue reading Is NOW The Time To Be Going Gray?

[REPOST]Economy Crashing – What Do We Do Now?

NOTE: I had a request to republish the following article. It was originally published back in March of this year when the COVID pandemic was just getting underway so please keep this in mind. It has been slightly edited.  We are in unprecedented territory. America is under siege by an invisible enemy and the seemingly… Continue reading [REPOST]Economy Crashing – What Do We Do Now?

VIDEO: Fighting Fires with SouthernPrepper1

YouTube favorite SouthernPrepper1 has a really good video series on firefighting. I rarely see preppers discuss firefighting. You can imagine that fending off potential marauders who may use fire as a weapon. You can check out the entire series HERE however below I have included a few below. The use of inexpensive IBC containers combined with… Continue reading VIDEO: Fighting Fires with SouthernPrepper1

Decline of America and an American Exit Strategy – Part #2

See Part #1 here – – > Current Events and the Decline of America Part #1 In Part #1 of this series, I did my best to provide some perspective on the current state of America and compare it to the great idea she once was. All great empires and societies throughout history come to… Continue reading Decline of America and an American Exit Strategy – Part #2

Video: EMP Testing (Garbage Cans and EMP Bags)

[UPDATED FOR 2020] The threat of a solar flare or EMP has never been higher than today. History shows we are well overdue for a solar flare and with tensions flaring with China, North Korea, and Iran being more prepared for an EMP just makes sense. Dr. Arthur Bradley walks through the testing of metal… Continue reading Video: EMP Testing (Garbage Cans and EMP Bags)

Project: Ruger 10/22 X-Hunter

The Ruger 10/22 is the most popular .22 long gun sold in the United States and for some very good reasons. The Ruger is inexpensive, accurate, extremely reliable, and highly customizable. The aftermarket support for the 10/22 is second to no other gun. Project: Ruger 10/22 was created from the concept of building a compact… Continue reading Project: Ruger 10/22 X-Hunter

Review: Condor T&T EDC Pouch Kit [2020]

Something I have been slack in is my EDC. I have a few things in my Jeep but as far as an organized EDC kit that has been absent. I picked up a Condor T&T pouch a few months ago and finally got around to throwing some stuff in it. My intended purpose for the… Continue reading Review: Condor T&T EDC Pouch Kit [2020]

BestPreparednessDeals.com is back online………

The popular website, BestPreparednessDeals.com, is back online. For those unfamiliar, this website offers up daily deals on survival & preparedness products. It is a great way to save money and find some pretty interesting products. Several months ago BPD was attacked with malware and had to be taken down and rebuilt from scratch. The goal… Continue reading BestPreparednessDeals.com is back online………

UPDATE: Coronavirus and the Economy

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Coronavirus Update: I’m in Georgia which is under a shelter in place order. So far it appears to me that people are limiting their travel but not eliminating it. I’ve been wearing N95’s and using tons of hand sanitizer. Most local businesses are closed with employees laid off. Service businesses – if they are open… Continue reading UPDATE: Coronavirus and the Economy

List of Commonly Available Heirloom Seeds – SAVE MONEY!!

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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 to many gardeners due to their non-GMO and non-hybrid status and the ability to harvest seeds for future planting. The reality is that many seeds commonly… Continue reading List of Commonly Available Heirloom Seeds – SAVE MONEY!!

Coronavirus: Things Are Getting Worse

As of Monday, March 30th the numbers surrounding the COVID-19 virus look like this: 163,932 total cases in the United States with 3,138 deaths. The numbers are skyrocketing with many areas just now beginning to see cases in numbers at their local hospitals. COVID-19 continues to be a serious health risk for millions of American’s… Continue reading Coronavirus: Things Are Getting Worse

Food Storage Recipe: Oven-Roasted Turkey SPAM and Potatoes[2020]

What foods to store in a food storage program is a popular topic – but what about making meals from that food? Not so much. This recipe, I put together something a little different – Turkey SPAM & Canned Potatoes. SPAM is often considered a joke when it comes to food storage but the truth… Continue reading Food Storage Recipe: Oven-Roasted Turkey SPAM and Potatoes[2020]

Economy Crashing – What Do We Do Now?

We are in unprecedented territory. America is under siege by an invisible enemy and the seemingly required actions by Federal and State governments have opened a Pandora box the likes of which we have never seen before. Millions of American’s are fearful of the future as their employment falls into question. How will I pay… Continue reading Economy Crashing – What Do We Do Now?

Grid Down Communications: Satellite Text Communications

  EMP – electromagnetic pulse. Opinions vary as to how extensive damage to our nation’s infrastructure would be should this unfortunate event occur. The overall consensus is somewhere between serious and catastrophic. One area when considering the effects of EMP is communication. Most agree that cell phones, the Internet, and even landlines will be rendered… Continue reading Grid Down Communications: Satellite Text Communications

Budget Friendly Preparedness Tips – $10 Per Week

  It’s been two weeks since my last post as things have been extremely busy. Hey – life happens. While the economy is strong and unemployment is at record low levels there are many people that continue to struggle. While stats and data can be manipulated to prove almost anything, the fact remains that wages… Continue reading Budget Friendly Preparedness Tips – $10 Per Week

The One Acre(or less) Homestead

There’s a movement within the US population to head towards increased self-sufficiency and insulation from the effects of governmental action. What does this really mean? Simply it is taking action to be as independent as possible and reduce the effect of economic and social trends on your life.  Being more self reliant can be very… Continue reading The One Acre(or less) Homestead

1776PatriotUSA.com Changes Direction…..Slightly

  Regular posting has resumed albeit at a lesser scale. Daily posts will likely not occur, however, 2-3 posts per week are possible. While 1776PatriotUSA.com has always been a preparedness website with a decent amount of politics and current events, the direction is going to change just a bit. You may notice the tagline just under… Continue reading 1776PatriotUSA.com Changes Direction…..Slightly