survival Archive
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 …
Random Thoughts
Finished lining the galvanized trash can I bought with foam in preparation to make an “EMP Cache”. Â Time to start filling and then sealing. â—Š â—Š â—Š â—Š â—Š …
Preparedness
Every couple weeks or so I recommend a few things such as movies, books, and an assortment of gear – all kinds of stuff. Some of these are related to …
Preparedness
Just getting started in survival and preparedness? It’s not too late to get prepared for when the SHTF. Pastor Joe discusses 10 things you should consider doing NOW to …
Preparedness
Getting started in prepping can be a daunting task and one can easily get overwhelmed. With the headlines of today, it is easy to feel a huge sense of …
Life Philosophy
It is my honor to present the following interview with Todd Sepulveda – editor of The Prepper Website and host of The Prepper Website Podcast. On with the …
Preparedness
Look up “SHTF Communications” and you’ll often find advice suggesting that if you do not spend a boatload of money, get a multitude of licenses, and be able to talk …
Preparedness
We’ve discussed putting together a digital survival & preparedness library using Kindles, Amazin Fire’s – whatever. The free ebooks available on Amazon periodically are great but there are tons of …
Preparedness
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 …
Current Events
The following was originally posted June 22nd, 2106. It is just as relevant today – and slightly edited for current publication. North Korea now has two orbiting satellites …
Current Events
The following was originally published September 20th, 2016 – prior to the last election. Regardless of the election’s outcome, the American Reformation is all but certain to greet …
Life Philosophy
Ask a question and I will give you an answer. It can be about pretty much anything – politics, firearms, current events, survival, preparedness, or “Is it OK to …
Random Thoughts
Hope everyone is having a great week. The weather was fantastic Tuesday here in South Carolina with temps near 80. Rain tomorrow but rest of week and weekend looking …
Preparedness
It’s my honor to present the following written interview with Prepper Ralph. Ralph is extremely active and involved in numerous survival & preparedness related Facebook groups and has …
Current Events
This past Thursday a fire was purposely set under a bridge in Atlanta on Highway 85. The fire has destroyed the bridge and rendered it inoperable. For those …
Preparedness
Changing a tire is a skill that everyone should have. Eventually, everyone finds themselves on the side of the road staring at a flat tire and to make matters …
Random Thoughts
The following post was originally published over at 299Days.com. By Glen Tate This guy is your enemy.  (During the Collapse, that is.) He doesn’t seem like it; …
Preparedness
The Schrade SCH101L – an EDC Knife Leave home without a knife and inevitably you’ll end up needing one. Incorporating a knife into your EDC can prove to …
Random Thoughts
I’ve been thinking of another AR project. Why not, right? The possibilities are truly endless with the AR platform and budget restraints d0 exist. I could build a …
Current Events
So – I go to a conference at my son’s high school. He is a senior and pretty much sucking and it’s possible he may not graduate in …
Guns & Stuff
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 …
Preparedness
Every couple weeks or so I recommend a few things such as movies, books, and an assortment of gear – all kinds of stuff. Some of these are related to …
Guns & Stuff
Back in 2006 I went to a local GS to purchase a Glock 17. Having previously owned and loving a Gen-1 G17 I had no doubts another was …
Health & Fitness
Let me start by saying that if the practices I will describe offend for some reason please just move along. For most anyone with Type-1 diabetes COST and …
Guns & Stuff
Popular topic among those who have to travel any distance from home is being able to carry the firepower of a battle rifle – without it being seen. …
Preparedness
The 9 volt battery seems to be the redheaded stepchild in the battery family. Beyond the common smoke detector and remote control car the 9V battery is rarely …
Preparedness
Drives me crazy when someone freaks out because a can of soup is found to have expired a few months ago – and they throw it away. There …
Preparedness
From the “Q & A” post yesterday Methane asked the following question: If you had to stay in a bunker for 2+ weeks due to nuclear attack, what …