by Cameron | May 25, 2015 | Bug Out Vehicle, Communications, Gear, Preparedness
In part one of this article, we covered the gear and techniques necessary for a proper installation of CB radio in a vehicle…so now that the system is set up, lets learn how to optimize its transmission capability. In part two, we will discuss a few common problems... Read more
by Cameron | May 18, 2015 | Bug Out Vehicle, Communications, Gear, Preparedness
Citizen band radio is free and requires no FCC license to operate so it is a good choice for local communication. If cell phones fail to work for whatever reason, it may be the best method for remote communication since its range is better than FRS and GMRS. When I... Read more
by Cameron | Mar 23, 2015 | Bug In, Bug Out, Bug Out Location, Bug Out Vehicle, CERT, Natural Disaster, Preparedness, Prepping, suburban survival, Urban Survival, Water, Weather
The events of October 2012 in the NY/NJ area are well known to the nation. Hurricane sandy made landfall and wreaked havoc on many towns. Being one of the most densely populated areas on the planet, the damage was in the billions. Major parts of the NY and NJ... Read more
by suburban | Jun 25, 2013 | Bug Out Vehicle, Gardening, General, Pandemic
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”... Read more
by suburban | Sep 16, 2012 | Bug Out, Bug Out Vehicle, Preparedness
This is a supplement to Bug Out Threats, Traffic and Fuel, Part One. While traveling this week, it occurred to me I might have missed something in the original post. In fact it was brought to my attention by a buddy of mine as we were chatting about the possibility... Read more
by Mr-Jones | Aug 1, 2012 | Bug In, Bug Out, bug out bag, Bug Out Vehicle, EDC, Gear, Improvised Gear, Preparedness, Prepping
The Modular Survival Kit is a fairly simple concept. And one that I know that the military is familiar with, but not one that I’ve heard get much attention in the prepping community. Once I had built up my kit, as any aspiring survivalist would do, I did a few... Read more
