survival Archive
Adventure
Several years ago I entered a contest on a preparedness website that no longer exists whereby I showed my personal SHTF knife and then described it. Back then the …
Adventure
Several years ago I entered a contest on a preparedness website that no longer exists whereby I showed my personal SHTF-knife and then described it. Back then the knife …
Preparedness
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 …
Preparedness
Looking for fire starters that are as good for the backpack as for the backyard? Look no further. Using Vaseline and cotton balls is as simple as can be …
Preparedness
While I love new modern technology, old-school survival is where my heart really is. US Army Feild Manual 21-76 is a classic no matter which publication year is being …
Life Philosophy
It’s been 38 years since Red Dawn was being shown in the theaters. I was 15 years old and for my journey in survival, I was in my infancy. …
Preparedness
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 …
Preparedness
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 …
Preparedness
Fire starting is something many put hours and hours into learning all the different methods so no matter what – fire. Hey – I appreciate that. It’s just something …
Preparedness
Showing my age here but back in the ’80s, I was a teenage survivalist. At 14, I was an avid reader of Survive Magazine and was laser-focused on preparing …
Preparedness
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 …
Current Events
In the 30+ years I’ve been a survivalist I’ve seen many different perspectives on survival & preparedness. One group believes that it all comes down to grid down/civil unrest …
Site Update
MeWe is a growing social media platform with a huge emphasis on user privacy and free speech. Unlike Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and many others MeWe is placing user …
Preparedness
Looking for fire starters that are as good for the backpack as for the backyard? Look no further. Using Vaseline and cotton balls is as simple as can be …
Guns & Stuff
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 …
Preparedness
What foods to store in a food storage program is a popular topic – but what about making meals from that food? Not so much. For this week’s …
Guns & Stuff
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 …
Preparedness
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. …
Current Events
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. …
Preparedness
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 …
Preparedness
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. …
Preparedness
Looking back at a very useful article published here on 1776PatriotUSA last month (September 13, 2018) entitled Basic Hurricane Preparedness it was mentioned that listening to the radio …
Preparedness
When it comes to prepping, one of the most frightening and difficult aspects can be our family members. In my particular situation, I have an elderly father who …
Site Update
MeWe is a growing social media platform with a huge emphasis on user privacy and free speech. Unlike Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and many others MeWe is placing user …
Preparedness
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 …
Preparedness
NOTE: The following is a duplicate of a page found HERE on this website. Thinking many may have missed it, it is being provided below…… Here is a …
Preparedness
So – you’re a prepper? First off you will be pleased to know that you are not a nut case. Feel better? Although preparedness is becoming more widespread mainstream …
Preparedness
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 …