Carrying Good Quality Knives
I am a great believer in carrying good quality knives. A couple of years ago I purchased a Benchmade 940 Osborne. Since then I have been using it as my everyday carry and it gets …
Emergency Radios like the Kaito Voyager can Save Your Life
Today I am sitting here listening to my emergency radio. After trying several, the one I own is the Kaito Voyager KA500. This a perfect radio for everyday use, emergencies and disasters, it comes with …
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Wildland Fire Prevention: Wildfire Protection and How it Effects you
With the advent of summer now is a good time to take a look around your yard and make sure you are fire safe. I have spent many years in the fire service and have …
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Planning Your Evacuation or Bug Out Route
Evacuating or bugging out is not at the top of my list of planned responses to a emergency. I will stay in place until it becomes more dangerous to stay than to leave. Now my …
A Simple Concealed Compartment in Your Vehicle
Some people might want to make a hidden compartment in their car because they don’t want other people to see what they have in their car. Maybe they have a lot of money or something …
Mosquitoes Can be a Health Hazard After TEOTWAWKI
I live near a stream and every year the mosquito abatement district sprays along the stream and as a result, I don’t get many mosquitoes in my yard. Now after TEOTWAWKI that will change, there …
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How to Keep Deer Out of the Garden: My Trick
Summer is rapidly approaching and it is time to plant our garden. I have lived in this house for years and recently for the first time, I had a problem with deer attacking my garden …
EMP & CME Are Serious Threats
An electromagnetic pulse (EMP), also sometimes called a transient electromagnetic disturbance, is a short burst of electromagnetic energy. These can be caused by natural or man-made events. It’s important to know the difference, since the …
How Do I Know When to Bug out?
In my contacts with other preppers, I am often asked the question, how do I know when to bug out. Many seem to want a list of signs that they can look for, that will …
The Best Animals for Self Sufficiency
When it comes to farm animals for self-sufficiency, there are a lot of options to choose from. But not all animals are created equal. Some animals are better suited for small properties, while others do …