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Review: 10,000mAh Solar Power Bank Charger

  This will be a fairly short and simple review. I’ve been using this 10,000mAh solar power bank since November of 2016. It works and works well. Numerous trips including my jaunt down the Virginia Creeper Trail I’ve used this external battery pack to keep my cell phone topped off. Communications with family, being able to… Continue reading Review: 10,000mAh Solar Power Bank Charger

Marlin 336W .30-30 Lever Action Rifle Review

  With the large selection of modern semi-auto “black” rifles such as the AR-15 and AK-47, the lever action is rarely discussed. Although many would argue there is little reason to consider a lever action in .30-30 Winchester with the availability of low-price semi-auto’s – options are a wonderful thing. As stated in the video… Continue reading Marlin 336W .30-30 Lever Action Rifle Review

30 Christmas Gifts for Prepper’s

  Have a prepper on your Christmas list? Here are a few ideas within different price ranges on what to get them. Forget the socks and the ties…..get them something they will really like. Merry Christmas!!   $50+ Cold Steel Recon Tanto Knife – exquisite Bushnell TRS-25 AR Red Dot Optic – a favorite of… Continue reading 30 Christmas Gifts for Prepper’s

Alert: Proof of The Communist Elite Agenda In The USA

  Communism has been feared in the United States since World War I. An acceleration of this fear occurred through the 40’s and into the 1950’s as many believed that communism would spread and infiltrate the United States. Although history shows that communism declined as a domestic concern and was eradicated internally by the end of the Cold… Continue reading Alert: Proof of The Communist Elite Agenda In The USA

Simple & Inexpensive Prepper Lighting Solution

  Powers out. The suns going down. Temperatures are dropping. The zombies are…..OK, I’m getting carried away. Lighting when the powers out is not a very popular topic. Beyond flashlights, candles and oil lamps are mentioned frequently. A more modern alternative to candles and oil lamps are LED USB lights. These are small LED lights… Continue reading Simple & Inexpensive Prepper Lighting Solution

Chicken Noodle Soup Taste Test: 4 Years Expired

  While I stock up on freeze dried and bulk foods such as rice, canned goods are the staple of my own food storage program. I have written about the myths surrounding expiration dates and suffice it to say canned foods will last years past labeled expiration date if properly stored. This goes for almost every kind of… Continue reading Chicken Noodle Soup Taste Test: 4 Years Expired

Converting a Cargo Trailer Into a Camper

A little over a year ago I was looking into converting a cargo trailer into a “camper”. The purpose behind this was not only to be ready-to-go for camping at a moments notice but also for bugging out. The vehicles I had at the time had fairly low maximum pounds which I could pull. Even a… Continue reading Converting a Cargo Trailer Into a Camper

DIY: Making Waterproof Matches In Two Simple Steps

  While my “Go To” firestarter is a Bic lighter, matches are super cheap and widely available. One problem is they are very susceptible to moisture. Ever try lighting a soggy match? Yeah. Kinda like trying to write on wet paper. Try as you might the outcome is not very desirable. Waterproof matches are available… Continue reading DIY: Making Waterproof Matches In Two Simple Steps

Strengths and Weaknesses

  I’ve had some older folks suggest that they are useless should the SHTF. They talk about their bad knees, inability to run, or other physical limitations. Others will say they are just not “tactical” enough and don’t have an aggressive mindset. It is disappointing to hear talk like this and the display of such defeatist… Continue reading Strengths and Weaknesses

Panhandle Rancher: Living with the Model 1911 Caliber .45ACP Pistol [Part 2]

Part 1 can be seen HERE.   Range safety Extend your right hand ahead and out at shoulder level. Move the hand to the right noticing the effort required. With the hand again pointing forward, move the hand to the left, again noticing the effort required. For the same reason that it is easier (but… Continue reading Panhandle Rancher: Living with the Model 1911 Caliber .45ACP Pistol [Part 2]

CIMA Knife Table Top Review

This was originally published August 23rd, 2016. My CIMA knives continue to do extremely well today. I ordered this CIMA fixed blade knife a couple months ago when it was on sale for less than $20 and was shipped free. I really wasn’t expecting much. This is Chinese-made and at that price point how good… Continue reading CIMA Knife Table Top Review

Paladin Press “Going Out of Business” HUGE Sale

****Note: This post originally appeared over at BestPreparednessDeals.com.   Paladin Press has been a staple in the survival & preparedness book market for decades. Authors who simply could not get their information published by mainstream publishers had Paladin to go to. and we all benefited from that. Paladin Press has announced they are closing their doors… Continue reading Paladin Press “Going Out of Business” HUGE Sale

5 Tips for Improving Your Shooting Accuracy

  It happens to every shooter, whether you are a novice or an experienced shooter. You get to a point where you miss targets that you know you should hit. Sometimes you may be new to shooting, but you seem to have plateaued in your shooting skills. Or maybe you are just trying to improve… Continue reading 5 Tips for Improving Your Shooting Accuracy

From the Desk of John Rourke – October 27th, 2017

  Stay tuned…..Sunday night I’ll announce a little giveaway we’re having. An audio edition of Fight Like a Man: A Post Apocalyptic Thriller will be up for grabs.  Narrated by the excellent Kevin Peirce. If you’ve never tried audiblebooks this is a perfect opportunity. An audiobook regular like me? A good book to add to the library.… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke – October 27th, 2017

Azithromycin as a Survival Antibiotic

NOTE: The following was previously published over at DoomandBloom.net.   One of the most commonly prescribed antibiotics is Azithromycin, known in the U.S. as Z-Pak, is now in a new veterinary version known as Bird-Zithro. In survival situations where you’re off grid and there no modern medical care for the foreseeable future, the medic for the family… Continue reading Azithromycin as a Survival Antibiotic

The Effective Survival Medic

  NOTE: This article first appeared in American Survival Guide, and also over at DoomandBloom.net.   After water, food, and shelter, many consider personal defense to be the most important priority in a long-term disaster. They’ve got the beans and bullets, but what many of these rugged survivalists don’t realize, however, is this: You can have… Continue reading The Effective Survival Medic

Tactics for the American Reformation Part 4: The Operational Cache

There are many that believe history will show we are in the early stages of a new civil war – or an American Reformation. How exactly this war will play out is certainly up for discussion and dispute. Many believe there will be areas of severe civil unrest, guerrilla warfare, and scattered battles of varying sizes.… Continue reading Tactics for the American Reformation Part 4: The Operational Cache

Vehicle Prep: Vgate VS600 OBDII Car Diagnostic Tool

How many freak out when that check engine light comes on? Thoughts of hundreds or thousands of dollars start going through your head or even being stranded. How much will it cost? How long will it take to fix? How will I get to work? Get the kids to school? No fun! While there are… Continue reading Vehicle Prep: Vgate VS600 OBDII Car Diagnostic Tool

SHTF Communications: Homemade Simplex Repeater

  Handheld radios are great devices and perfect for short distance communications. Within the typical 1-2 miles clear and fairly reliable communications can be carried on. Raise the radio/antenna up higher and transmit(Tx) and receive(Rx) distances start to increase. While I am not going to get into tremendous detail what a repeater is here I’ll… Continue reading SHTF Communications: Homemade Simplex Repeater

Review: Streamlight Stylus Pro Flashlight

  Flashlights are a basic and very important prep item. Who can’t remember the excitement as a kid having a flashlight when the power went out? The experience would have been quite different without the flashlight. Streamlight is a well-respected flashlight manufacturer with high marks for quality and value. Over the years I’ve owned several Streamlights… Continue reading Review: Streamlight Stylus Pro Flashlight

Tactics for The American Reformation Part 3: Basic AR-15 Duty Set Up

Let’s take a look at setting up a Duty AR-15. What is “Duty”? Anything from patrolling property, home defense, as well as battling brigands and other evildoers. Now – a good Duty rifle does not have to cost an arm, legs, and unmentionables. Especially with the current firearm market duty AR’s can be purchased with… Continue reading Tactics for The American Reformation Part 3: Basic AR-15 Duty Set Up

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… Continue reading Trajectory of the .223/5.56 Round in a Carbine

Chris Costa on Why We Train

  Prior to founding Costa Ludus in 2011, Chris Costa spent 4 years as the President of Magpul Dynamics. Before founding Magpul Dynamics, Costa spent 7 years in the private sector at Applied Marine Technologies Inc. (AMTI) on assignment with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Risk Management Division (RMD). Also known as “The Beard”… Continue reading Chris Costa on Why We Train

Retreat Arrival Checklist

I’ve been asked several times about when something happens and people first arrive at a retreat location. Questions usually come up regarding who does what and when. Granted situation details will dictate quite a bit but having some form of checklist will help remember things, decrease stress, and allow people to use their brains for… Continue reading Retreat Arrival Checklist

The “Patriot” Rifle AR Build

  My latest AR is the result of the “Katrina” rifle concept. Katrina rifle you ask? The term came about after Hurricane Katrina devasted the Gulf and left many residents in a state of WROL(Without Rule of Law). Widespread looting, lawlessness, and general civil unrest provide a very dangerous environment.  Add to this the absence of… Continue reading The “Patriot” Rifle AR Build