Trucker Strike and the Trump Verdict: A Perfect Storm for NYC’s Supply Chain
As I sit down to unravel the tangled web of New York City’s latest logistical nightmare, it’s impossible to ignore the ripples caused by a verdict that has truck drivers up in arms. In a striking move, a band of drivers dubbed “Truckers for Trump” are steering clear of NYC’s highways in drag. Their wheels […]
Why I Have Considered and Will Be Adding Narcan to My EDC
Table of Contents Introduction Understanding the Opioid Crisis Narcan as a Life-Saving Tool My Preparedness Mindset and Narcan Protecting My Family and Friends from Accidental Fentanyl Exposure Accessibility and Availability of Narcan Legal and Ethical Considerations Training and Education Online Training Courses Local Health Departments and Community Centers Pharmacies Harm Reduction Organizations Real-World Scenarios and […]
The Importance of Creating Your Own Currency for Preparedness Groups
If you are a member of a preparedness or mutual assistance group, I feel it is getting to be much more important to understand the importance of being ready for any emergency situation. You hopefully stockpile food storage, water, and medical supplies, and practice survival skills. However, one aspect that many preparedness groups overlook is […]
Summer’s Here, Work, Future Plans, and Prepping
Well, summer is officially upon us. When it came it came with heat and humidity. With that there are supposed to be severe thunder storms all week here in NJ. I’m getting used to the rain, and am going to start calling New Jersey, “New Seattle” shortly. Heck, I’ve only been camping twice all season, […]
Review of Smith’s Diamond Precision Knife Sharpening Kit
Those of you that really know me, know I cannot sharpen a knife worth a damn. I’ll get it right on one side of the blade, and on the other side mangle the angle so badly you would assume the blade is worthless afterwards, if you just give me a sharpening stone and honing oil. […]
The ASCELLA Emergency Light Bulb / Flashlight
UPDATE: 02/20/2014. It looks like 1-800-Prepare is no longer carrying the Ascella Flashlight Lightbulb. However, I found it on Amazon.com for you here. Well, I’ve been talking to one of the guys over at 1-800-Prepare about a new product they brought on. It’s a light bulb. No, it’s a flashlight. No, it screws into my […]
A Few of the Many Reasons I Love LifeHacker.com
Do you know about LifeHacker.com? It’s a very popular website that is about “Tips, tricks, and downloads for getting things done.” It is simply that. I like it because every now and then they have cool DIY and MacGyver tips that I think relate to prepping and preparedness in general. If this list doesn’t make […]
The Final Preparation – Part 3: Trust Worthy
In the first two parts of this series I discussed many of the misconceptions and blatant head-in-the-sand reasons people offer for not doing any estate planning and we discussed an overview use of a Will (Last Will & Testament). In the final part of the series I want to discuss one of the most misunderstood […]
The Final Preparation – Part 2: Where There Is A Will…
In the first part of this series it was pointed out many of the ridiculous and frankly lame excuses people often give for not preparing (“getting their affairs in order” as the old saying goes) for their ultimate demise. Regardless of a disaster, we are all going to meet the same fate in the end. […]
The Final Preparation – Part 1: Dare to Consider
Death and taxes. The two things the old joke says can’t be avoided (and these days I often think the order of those two should be reversed!). No matter how fit we are, how healthy a life style we live, no matter how great our healthcare is, it doesn’t matter. Sooner or later, as the […]