In any high-stress situation—whether it’s a natural disaster, extended power outage, or widespread emergency—morale is often one of the first things to suffer. When daily routines vanish and uncertainty creeps in, a little comfort can go a long way, especially for children and those feeling overwhelmed. That’s why it’s wise to include a few simple,… Continue reading 5 Morale-Boosting Foods with Long Shelf Life
Tag: SHTF
The Importance of Caffeine After The SHTF
How many out there just cannot function without their morning cup of coffee – or twelve? In today’s busy world, where many of us get less than the required amount of sleep, coffee and many specialty drinks have become extremely popular, providing a “kick” to help people get through their day. If many of us… Continue reading The Importance of Caffeine After The SHTF
The Sheepdog Concept
I published this post on the Sheepdog Concept way back in 2016. Here it is once again. Man, time flies. So much has changed, but, what hasn’t changed is the need for people to stand up and take action when needed. January 13th, 1982: Air Florida Flight 90 crashed into the Potomac River. Only six… Continue reading The Sheepdog Concept
My Top 5 Favorite 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. One of the reasons I enjoy watching these kinds of movies is they get me thinking of possible scenarios. Here are my top 5 favorite apocalyptic movies. 1. Red Dawn 2. I Am Legend… Continue reading My Top 5 Favorite Apocalyptic Movies
The Sheepdog Concept
I published this post on the Sheepdog Concept way back in 2016. Man, time flies. So much has changed, but, what hasn’t changed is the need for people to stand up and take action when needed. January 13th, 1982: Air Florida Flight 90 crashed into the Potomac River. Only six of the 74 passengers survived… Continue reading The Sheepdog Concept
The Sheepdog Concept
I published this post on the Sheepdog Concept way back in 2016. Man, time flies. So much has changed, but, what hasn’t changed is the need for people to stand up and take action when needed. January 13th, 1982: Air Florida Flight 90 crashed into the Potomac River. Only six of the 74 passengers survived… Continue reading The Sheepdog Concept
Strengths and Weaknesses
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 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.… Continue reading Strengths and Weaknesses
Basic Hurricane Preparedness
While many preppers look to North Korea and a zombie apocalypse to prepare let’s not forget events like hurricanes are much more likely to endanger us. If you live in an area prone to hurricanes preparing is a common-sense step to take. With hurricane season upon us let’s review some basic tasks to prepare. Before… Continue reading Basic Hurricane Preparedness
Testing the Bell & Howell “TacLight”
I posted this a couple of years ago and thoroughly enjoyed doing the test. As crazy as some of the crap on infomercials might be – the TacLight actually works very well. Check out my review below……. The TacLight is an “As Seen On TV” flashlight advertised as extremely powerful and nearly indestructible. As with… Continue reading Testing the Bell & Howell “TacLight”
Video: 10 Things YOU should consider (NOW) to prepare for CHAOS
I posted this preparedness video way back in 2017 and it still holds true. Pastor Joe Fox – someone I respect immensely – has done a valuable service over the years to help families prepare for uncertain times ahead. In these insane times today, this video is even more important. Watch it and make a… Continue reading Video: 10 Things YOU should consider (NOW) to prepare for CHAOS
List of Commonly Available Heirloom Seeds – SAVE MONEY!!
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!!
Recommended Resource: The Survival Medicine Handbook
MEDICAL PREPAREDNESS: Mentioned the other day that there are often supplies that we fail to stock up on because although useful – they are just not fun and exciting. Books often sit in this category. There is one MUST HAVE book in particular that I highly recommend due to its invaluable information. The Survival Medicine… Continue reading Recommended Resource: The Survival Medicine Handbook
Marking Your Magazines
This is a Blast From the Past from a few years ago about marking AR magazines(or any mags) for easy identification. Figured some of you may have missed it. Well, here it is…… I’ve recently started marking all my gun magazines. I’m doing this for a couple different reasons. First – if I have any… Continue reading Marking Your Magazines
The Panhandle Rancher’s Long Range Travel Kit
It saddens me to announce that Panhandle Rancher has passed away. For those who may not know of him – he wrote numerous articles on my old website and shared his thoughts here as well. He was a frequent commenter at one time and added an incredible amount of knowledge and perspective. Here’s some additional information that… Continue reading The Panhandle Rancher’s Long Range Travel Kit
Has “It” already hit the fan?
For years many of us have gotten that “feeling” – you know the one – that something is right around the corner. That feeling of impending trouble….maybe even doom. It drives us to prepare for the unknown. Well, every single time I’ve had that feeling in the past I’ve been wrong. Every single time. Now?… Continue reading Has “It” already hit the fan?
Retreat Medical Station Part 2 of 2
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 Will you have what you need in a medical situation or emergency if one arises and there is nobody to call for help? No 911, no… Continue reading Retreat Medical Station Part 2 of 2
Recommended Resource: The Survival Medicine Handbook
MEDICAL PREPAREDNESS: Mentioned the other day that there are often supplies that we fail to stock up on because although useful – they are just not fun and exciting. Books often sit in this category. There is one MUST HAVE book in particular that I highly recommend due to its invaluable information. The Survival Medicine… Continue reading Recommended Resource: The Survival Medicine Handbook
VIDEO: What’s It Going To Take
My thoughts on the insanity spreading across the United States and the world. What will it take for people to stand up and take this country back? Rourke [ecwid_product id=”377911659″ display=”picture title price options addtobag” version=”2″ show_border=”1″ show_price_on_button=”1″ center_align=”1″][ecwid_product id=”242168723″ display=”picture title price options addtobag” version=”2″ show_border=”1″ show_price_on_button=”1″ center_align=”1″]
The Truth of What’s Coming
“The future is not set. There is no fate but what we make for ourselves.” – John Connor For those who attempt to monitor, track, and make sense of the endless array of craziness going on in the world – it’s maddening. Trying to disseminate the BS presented as fact from all sides of… Continue reading The Truth of What’s Coming
When to Close a Wound
Rourke: This post was originally published over at DoomandBloom.net and republished here with permission. There are many injuries that a medic will face in a survival scenario, and a common and potentially life-threatening one occurs whenever the skin is broken. Your skin is your body’s armor; when it is breached, infectious organisms enter a highway… Continue reading When to Close a Wound
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
Has the SHTF already arrived?
I’ve struggled to just get this started. How do I convert the thoughts running through my head into words? I’m going to give it a shot. For the last few decades I’ve been a survivalist. A prepper. Whatever. I started off planning for the inevitable conflict between the Soviet Union and the United States. Bunkers,… Continue reading Has the SHTF already arrived?
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. With 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… Continue reading Food Storage Recipe: Oven-Roasted Turkey SPAM and Potatoes[2020]
5 Ways to Prepare on a Budget[2020]
Note: This article was written some time ago and I am republishing it with some updates. As hot as many of us are right now with summer still well underway, winter is just a few months away. It’s no exaggeration that 2020 has been one helluva year and is not over yet. Who knows what… Continue reading 5 Ways to Prepare on a Budget[2020]
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)
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]
List of Commonly Available Heirloom Seeds – SAVE MONEY!!
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!!
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]
New To Prepping? 12 Tips To Get You Started
There are many people just now getting started into preparedness due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak. While a bit late to the party – it is not too late. Getting started in prepping can be a daunting task and one can easily get overwhelmed.
Retreat Medical Station Part 2 of 2
Will you have what you need in a medical situation or emergency if one arises and there is nobody to call for help? No 911, no ambulance, no hospital; just you and the supplies you have. That thought should guide you as you plan for what you will need at a home/retreat in the event… Continue reading Retreat Medical Station Part 2 of 2