June 2010

The Best Commuting Backpack I Have Owned.

June 30, 2010

Living in the suburbs, and commuting into NYC, you would think is easy. It is, but it can also be a cumbersome task when you are schlepping a notebook, laptop, file folders, and EDC every day. I also travel nationally quite a bit on business. With all the “stuff” I was carrying, it got to be a [...]

Tagged as: Bugging Out, EDC, Gear, Preparedness

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Liked This Short Video on Survival-Spot Blog

June 29, 2010

Check this one out: http://www.survival-spot.com/survival-blog/stocking-up-to-prepare-for-the-worst

Tagged as: Preparedness

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DIY – Hand Clothes Washer and Video

June 29, 2010

On the heels of my post regarding the SHTF DIY washing machine, I found this tool this morning on EmergencyEssentials.com. Check it, and the video out here. Mobile Washer (Hand Operated Washing Machine)

Tagged as: Clothing, DIY, Health, hygiene, Psychology

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DIY – Making Bio-diesel In Your Kitchen

June 29, 2010

So here is a post from a blog about making your own Bio-diesel. I do not use diesel fuel, and I am not an advocate of making flammables at home, but my understanding is that bio-diesel is pretty stable. Check out the post here: http://goo.gl/2h3b

Tagged as: Bio-diesel, DIY, Energy/Power

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Interesting Post regarding “If The Collapse Never Comes” on TheSurvivalistBlog.net, by M.D. Creekmore

June 28, 2010

M.D. Creekmore had an interesting post today on What If The Collapse Never Comes on his blog. I found it particularly interesting as it is a question I have only asked myself once or twice since I have started prepping. Please pay particular attention to the comments, as they are full of added value for [...]

Tagged as: Collapse, Preparedness, suburban survival, TheSurvivalistBlog.net

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Bugging In? Think About Comfort Foods Too.

June 28, 2010

I met a prepper about a month or so ago, and we were discussing our preps, what we thought we would need based on family, situation, etc. He mentioned to me that he purchases comfort foods that he would normally pick up at the grocery store. Comfort Foods? Like candy, soda, beer, etc.? Yup, that [...]

Tagged as: Bugging In, comfort foods

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My Thoughts on the Rule of Threes in the Suburbs and a SHTF Situation

June 25, 2010

Today, I wanted to discuss the Rule of 3′s, but not the standard Rule of 3′s. These are my additions to the Rule of 3′s that I see as making a difference in deciding to preserve yourself in a SHTF in the suburbs or an urban setting… Any survivalist, military personnel, or someone schooled in [...]

Tagged as: Bugging In, Bugging Out, planning, Rule of 3's, Rules to follow

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My Business Travel Preparedness Kit

June 25, 2010

This is a modified business travel kit. I have posted about my travel carry before, and it routinely changes. Today, I put in the luggage that I check at the airline, what you see in the picture to the left. I just feel better when traveling for business with a small preparedness kit with me. [...]

Tagged as: Business Travel, EDC, Gear, Preparedness

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Dave Canterbury of Dual Survivor Interviews on TheSurvivalPodcast.com

June 24, 2010

Here are two guys I really respect. Dave Canterbury of the Pathfinder School and Jack Spirko of TheSurvivalPodcast.com. Can’t wait to listen to this Podcast: Check it out here: http://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/dave-canterbury-from-dual-survivor

Tagged as: Dave Canterbury, Jack Spirko, The Survival Podcast

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