Tag: preparedness

The “NEW” First 100 Things To Disappear After The SHTF

The original “Top 100 Things To Disappear After a Disaster” list has been passed around the internet for a number of years. It remains a viable list of barter items and accurate in every way. Due to the list being fairly old and times have changed a few prepper friends and I have pulled together… Continue reading The “NEW” First 100 Things To Disappear After The SHTF

Saturday’s – “What on your mind?”

Here is a place to share things you’ve been thinking about lately. What kind of things? Recent accomplishments in preparedness. Projects being worked on. Thoughts on world events. Recent purchases & recommendations Current events related to politics, terrorism, crime – whatever. Go on an adventure or have fun? Share it! Whatever is on your mind….… Continue reading Saturday’s – “What on your mind?”

From the Desk of John Rourke – August 18th, 2017

  Pulled up most everything out of the garden except eggplants, peppers, and okra. The second round of plantings did not pan out too well. The heat and intense sun really did a number on cucumber and squash plants. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ In my area, there are signs on the highway warning of… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – August 18th, 2017

From the Desk of John Rourke – August 17th, 2017

  Great comments and discussions lately. Appreciate it. Let’s keep it going. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Had lunch with five co-workers yesterday and current events came up. I mentioned “Antifa” and only one knew what “Antifa” was. Folks – that is a big problem. They all have heard about the racists in Charlottesville but… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – August 17th, 2017

From the Desk of John Rourke – August 16th, 2017

  Well, my efforts to unplug from politics for a couple weeks failed miserably. The situation in Charlottesville and pathetic responses to Trump’s comments regarding it are driving me crazy: “We condemn in the strongest possible terms this egregious display of hatred, bigotry and violence on many sides.” “Racism is evil. And those who cause violence… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – August 16th, 2017

Video: Living In My Jeep – 1 Year Update

  There is a movement that is somewhat tied to preparedness and self-reliance and it is all about minimalism. Basically getting by and living a full life and existence with as little as possible. I came across the YouTube channel IAmJake  and his video about living in his Jeep for one year.   Being a… Continue reading Video: Living In My Jeep – 1 Year Update

Top 12 Barter Items To Stock Up On Now

For those anticipating a complete breakdown of the economy, “bartering” is something that should be planned. Before diving into the list I’ll mention a couple things that generally stir up controversy. First – the bartering of firearms and ammunition generally creates a huge argument. Why? The thought behind this is you’ll trade a firearm and/or… Continue reading Top 12 Barter Items To Stock Up On Now

From the Desk of John Rourke – August 14th, 2017

  Appreciate the positive comments on how the site is going. Trying to get it a little more polished and organized. If willing those on social media I would appreciate your sharing of posts on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, etc. If you are a member of any prepper Facebook groups sharing there would be… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – August 14th, 2017

Building a Simple & Inexpensive Raised Bed Garden

Gardening is one of the Top 5 Prepper Skills I recommend people learn. It can be both extremely rewarding – and fairly frustrating. I’ve been gardening for close to 15 years in my backyard using a 25′ x 30′ foot in-ground spot as well as buckets, raised beds, and various containers. For many, space is lacking and… Continue reading Building a Simple & Inexpensive Raised Bed Garden

Survival Recipe: No Bake Survival Cookies

Asteroids could be crashing through the atmosphere and zombies moaning in the streets – many of us will still crave something sweet. Food items like these Peanut Butter/Chocolate No Bake Cookies would serve as a great morale booster in high-stress times. Notice something about the ingredient list below. They can all be stored as part of a food… Continue reading Survival Recipe: No Bake Survival Cookies

From the Desk of John Rourke – August 10th, 2017

  SITE UPDATE: Small addition to the website. Go all the way to the bottom of the site and there is a short summary about me, a mini-version of my Instagram feed, and the cover of whatever book I am reading right now. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Flight time for a missile to go… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – August 10th, 2017

From the Desk of John Rourke – August 9th, 2017

  Why is it when I need a tool THAT is the one time I cannot find it? ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Been wondering for awhile…..“Did Adam and Eve have belly buttons?” ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ I haven’t been promoting GearBest.com recently because….well….just because. I haven’t ordered anything from them in a little… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – August 9th, 2017

Poison Ivy, Oak, and Others

Note: This post was originally published over at DoomandBloom.net. It has been republished here with permission.   Whether you’re outdoors due to a major disaster or just on a wilderness hike, it’s possible that you’ll run afoul of poisonous plants. If you live in the continental United States, expect to find poison ivy, poison oak,… Continue reading Poison Ivy, Oak, and Others

Saturday’s – “What on your mind?”

Here is a place to share things you’ve been thinking about lately. What kind of things? Recent accomplishments in preparedness. Projects being worked on. Thoughts on world events. Recent purchases & recommendations Current events related to politics, terrorism, crime – whatever. Go on an adventure or have fun? Share it! Whatever is on your mind….… Continue reading Saturday’s – “What on your mind?”

Preppers Need to Know Their Limitations

I was asked recently what my opinion was of SouthernPrepper1’s recent video titled – “Prepper’s will die….No tactics are better than bad tactics“. In the video, SP1 discusses a combination of poor and incorrect tactical training, physical conditioning, and the propensity for prepper’s to train for offensive conditions. While I have no military background and… Continue reading Preppers Need to Know Their Limitations

VIDEO: Fighting Fires with SouthernPrepper1

  YouTube favorite SouthernPrepper1 has a really good video series on firefighting. I rarely see prepper’s 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… Continue reading VIDEO: Fighting Fires with SouthernPrepper1

Taste Test: Yoders Canned Bacon

Bacon. Say “bacon” around a group of people and watch how their attention is instantly drawn to you. Hey – either you like bacon, or you’re wrong. For prepper’s considering what food to stock up on bacon is usually just a pipe dream due to its extremely limited shelf life. Enter: Yoders Bacon. I bought… Continue reading Taste Test: Yoders Canned Bacon

BUDGET PRECISION: THE HUNT FOR A RIFLE

The following was originally published over at PrepperRalph.com Back when I was first looking into a good bolt action, I was searching for something that would fulfill two important roles. One being mid to long range precision shooting and the other being an accurate hunting weapon. Inspiration Four years ago I had seen an article… Continue reading BUDGET PRECISION: THE HUNT FOR A RIFLE

Scenario: 20 Miles From Home And Things Go South

  Here is a scenario that many of us could find ourselves in should the SHTF while we are at work. Wednesday morning: Typical Wednesday morning. Alarm goes off at 5:30am and you reach over and hit the snooze. Grab your cell phone and check for text messages and emails. You see a post was published last… Continue reading Scenario: 20 Miles From Home And Things Go South

SHTF Communications: How Far Do You Want To Talk?

Articles on SHTF communications often dive right into super expensive systems allowing communication across the country – or the world. In my own personal efforts, I have been working on trying to set up a system for what I would refer to as a “local” communications network for my group. Ideally, we are talking 20… Continue reading SHTF Communications: How Far Do You Want To Talk?

From the Desk of John Rourke – June 23rd, 2017

  Sometimes life gets busier than a one-eyed cat watching two mouse holes. That was yesterday so I am late getting this out. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Johnny Depp proves to be another out of touch overpaid celebrity with his suggestion that it is time to assassinate Trump. Read about it HERE. ◊ ◊… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – June 23rd, 2017

American Reformation: Book Recommendations

NOTE: For those not familiar with what the “American Reformation” check out The Coming American Reformation.  It is important information as this is the direction our country is heading and no one will be immune to its effects. *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *   *  … Continue reading American Reformation: Book Recommendations

Saturday’s – “What’s on your mind?”

Here is a place to share things you’ve been thinking about lately. What kind of things? Recent accomplishments in preparedness. Projects being worked on. Thoughts on world events. Recent purchases & recommendations Current events related to politics, terrorism, crime – whatever. Go on an adventure or have fun? Share it! Whatever is on your mind….… Continue reading Saturday’s – “What’s on your mind?”