Finding the Right Storage Space for Preps

Posted on Monday, October 9, 2017 by
staircase

This problem is uniquely Prepper. We tend to store all kinds of stuff, including food, water, equipment, bartering items, guns, ammo, and much more. Where do you keep it all? Do you have one big space for everything, or divide … Continue reading →

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I’m not giving up my right to own guns

Posted on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 by

Self-defense is a fundamental human right. I’m not willing to relinquish that right, no matter how many tragedies occur in this crazy world. No many how many wicked or insane persons use guns to do evil, I will assert my … Continue reading →

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What should we do if Gun Control gets really Bad?

Posted on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 by
guns-choice-03

Right now, conservatives have enough political power to prevent any substantial new gun control measures at the federal level. But liberal States, especially California, have been piling on the restrictions, working toward a complete ban as their true thinly-veiled goal. … Continue reading →

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The Peaks and Valleys of Dating after the SHTF

Posted on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 by
dating-gardening

A tongue in cheek assessment of your options. We all know what the present-day dating situation is like. It’s not all sunshine and roses. Online dating is a risky proposition. And then, if you live in a small town (as … Continue reading →

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Cryptocurrency and Prepping: A good fit?

Posted on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 by
bitcoins

Over at Backdoor Survival, Gaye wrote a nice introductory post on cryptocurrency and prepping: Cryptocurrencies and Preppers – a Match Made in Heaven? She seems pretty positive on crypto. But I’d like to add my two cents. (I mean, my … Continue reading →

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What to do with the Kids when the SHTF

Posted on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 by
children-four

1. The most important rule for dealing with children (and teens) when the SHTF is EXPLAIN EVERYTHING several times over. Don’t assume that the kids will know not to go outside in a natural disaster. Don’t assume that the kids … Continue reading →

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11 Bartering Tips for Preppers

Posted on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 by
barter-hands-03

1. The most important tip when bartering is have something valuable to barter. And that means storing up bartering items before the SHTF. The best bartering items don’t cost much before the SHTF, are easy to store, and will be … Continue reading →

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Next Monday’s Eclipse Could Cause a Few Problems

Posted on Monday, August 14, 2017 by
total-solar-elipse

On Monday, 21 August 2017, there will be a massive total eclipse of the sun, which will sweep across the U.S. beginning in Oregon about 10:18 a.m. Pacific Time and ending about 2:48 p.m. Eastern Time in South Carolina. Check … Continue reading →

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Surviving on Amity Island: Chapter 3

Posted on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 by
amity-01

Word has gotten around Amity. Casey Stoner is a prepper. Pretty much the whole island now knows that Casey has gathered up a mess of resources to use in just such a SHTF situation as they now face. All his … Continue reading →

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U.S. Infrastructure is Fragile almost by design

Posted on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 by
dominos-02

Infrastructure systems include: medical care, transportation, power, housing, food and agriculture, finances, schools, and more. All of these systems are commercial in nature. They continue as long as there is sufficient money to fund their activities. But because they are … Continue reading →

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The Next Major War will include Cyber Attacks

Posted on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 by
cyber-attack

I don’t think the world has seen this phenomenon yet: a major war, during which both sides use severe repeated hacking attacks on the general computing infrastructure in each nation. But it is inevitable. Every developed nation is highly computerized, … Continue reading →

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Is a Resurgence of Prepping on the Horizon?

Posted on Monday, July 10, 2017 by
Prepper-Man2

I remember when this humble blog first hit the net, in 2012. There was, at the time, an increase in interest in prepping. The show “Doomsday Preppers” capitalized on that interest, and also helped to spur it on. Over the … Continue reading →

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