Tag: survival

From the Desk of John Rourke……..

  Just a reminder to check out the Projects section of the site. I will announce additions and updates to different projects every so often. I’ve got some good stuff planned coming up. ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ I just received word that Emergency Essentials is having a HUGE sale in October on Mountain House… Continue reading From the Desk of John Rourke……..

Prep’s This Week

Busy week but a good one. Interesting that for whatever reason this past week I found myself thinking with great clarity.  Hopefully it continues. Took out a small loan from my 401k and paid off my Jeep. The payments are less, lower interest rate, and the money goes back directly to me. Pretty happy about this.… Continue reading Prep’s This Week

Video: Completing An 80% Lower

There’s been some interest in 80% lowers and the process of finishing one. I have not completed one myself although I have seen the final product and talked to the machinist that did the work. If he chooses he can comment below this post on his experience. The product I am familiar with came from… Continue reading Video: Completing An 80% Lower

Jericho Episode 7 – Long Live the Mayor

Here is the seventh of a weekly installment discussing an episode of the popular TV series – Jericho – which aired originally back in 2006. Every Tuesday night we are watching an episode and then will discuss what happens the following day. It can be watched free on Netflix or purchased on VUDU. Jericho is… Continue reading Jericho Episode 7 – Long Live the Mayor

Q & A Day…..Hiking, Camping, Kayaking and Black Licorice

Ask a question and I will give you an answer. It can be about pretty much anything – politics, firearms, current events, survival, preparedness, or “Can you daydream at night” – whatever. Go ahead – “make my day.” JR     *    *    *    *    *    *    *    *  … Continue reading Q & A Day…..Hiking, Camping, Kayaking and Black Licorice

Goingray58: Why Does Prepping Exist As It Does Today?

Been thinking:   Why does prepping exist as it does today?   What makes it popular or possible based on numbers that participate to a greater or lesser degree?   Humans have been around as a genus species (homo sapiens) about 200,000 years, with civilization of some sort about the last 6,000 years. Industrialization has… Continue reading Goingray58: Why Does Prepping Exist As It Does Today?

Jericho Episode 5: Federal Response

Here is the fifth of a weekly installment discussing an episode of the popular TV series – Jericho – which aired originally back in 2006. Every Tuesday night we are watching an episode and then will discuss what happens the following day. It can be watched free on Netflix or purchased on VUDU. Jericho is… Continue reading Jericho Episode 5: Federal Response

CIMA Knife Table Top Review

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 a chinese-made and at that price point how good could it be? As usual when ordering from GearBest a package was waiting for me… Continue reading CIMA Knife Table Top Review

Ralph’s Personal IFAK

Rourke: This post originally appeared over at The Patriot Podcast and can be seen HERE.   So to begin, IFAK is a military acronym that stands for “Individual First Aid Kit”. It’s history goes all the way back hundreds of years when soldiers would carry bandaging cloth just in case they became wounded on the… Continue reading Ralph’s Personal IFAK

Jericho Episode 3: Four Horseman

Here is the third of a weekly installment discussing an episode of the popular TV series – Jericho – which aired originally back in 2006. Every Tuesday night we are watching an episode and then will discuss what happens the following day. It can be watched free on Netflix or purchased on VUDU. Jericho is… Continue reading Jericho Episode 3: Four Horseman

Site Update / Changing Email Subscription Service

I finally was able to get most of the changes implemented although in a little different manner than planned. No matter…….. Here are the most recent changes: ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ Blog Subscriptions: Many of you have subscribed and receive emails whenever a new post goes up. I have been using the same company… Continue reading Site Update / Changing Email Subscription Service

Reminder: Jericho Rewatch…..join in the event

One of my favorite TV shows of all time is Jericho. Never seen it? Here is a brief synopsis: A small town in Kansas is literally left in the dark after seeing a mushroom cloud over near-by Denver, Colorado. The townspeople struggle to find answers about the blast and solutions on how to survive. Follow each… Continue reading Reminder: Jericho Rewatch…..join in the event

Top 100 Items to Disappear First After the SHTF

This list has been around for a long time with a few slightly different versions out there. Take a look. Are there items that should be on the list? Rourke   100 Items That Disappear First in A Disaster 1. Generators (Good ones cost dearly. Gas storage, risky. Noisy…target of thieves; maintenance, etc.) 2. Water… Continue reading Top 100 Items to Disappear First After the SHTF

Take Action: Food Storage

This is the second of a new ongoing series – Take Action – whch will emphasize a very specific action to take based on my recommendations. The recommendation may be due to current events, predictable future events, or just importance for preparation. Recommended Action: Secure food supply supply as soon as possible. Food. In most any… Continue reading Take Action: Food Storage

Preparedness Supplies: Emergency Essential July Sale!!

Emergency Essentials continues their monthly specials by hosting another fantastic one for July.  Highlighted this month are their usual food storage solutions as well as several water storage and general preparedness deals. Emergency Essentials has been an industry leader for decades and have helped countless thousands prepare for unpredictable times ahead. Here are a few… Continue reading Preparedness Supplies: Emergency Essential July Sale!!

Jericho Rewatch…..join in the event

One of my favorite TV shows of all time is Jericho. Never seen it? Here is a brief synopsis: A small town in Kansas is literally left in the dark after seeing a mushroom cloud over near-by Denver, Colorado. The townspeople struggle to find answers about the blast and solutions on how to survive. Follow each… Continue reading Jericho Rewatch…..join in the event

What Did You Do To Prep This Week?

This past week has been an interesting one. I drove approx 9.5 hours and met up with Goingray58 and Panhandle Rancher and spent a couple days with them. I had a great time and enjoyed talking all things preparedness, politics, life philosophy, and current events with them. Looking forward to next time. My driving and… Continue reading What Did You Do To Prep This Week?

MyPatriotSupply.com Now Supporting 1776PatriotUSA.com

1776PatriotUSA.com was just approved as an official affiliate for popular survival & preparedness retailer MyPatriotSupply.com. They are a major supplier of food storage products, long term storage seeds, water filtration, and other survival gear. I have been a customer of MyPatriotSupply.com for several months. They frequently advertise great deals and special promotions. Here is an excerpt… Continue reading MyPatriotSupply.com Now Supporting 1776PatriotUSA.com