by suburban | Sep 27, 2010 | Bug Out, bug out bag, Gear, Improvised Gear, Preparedness, Survival Gear, Urban Survival
When I worked in NYC (post 9/11), I was always wondering how I was going to store any type of gear to get me across two rivers into NJ to my apartment, so I could bug in or bug out if the SHTF and the bridges and tunnels were shut down. I decided on, but... Read more 
by suburban | Sep 2, 2010 | Gear, General, Guns / Weapons, Personal, suburban survival, Urban Survival
I just purchased myself a Kel-Tec PF‑9. I’m replacing a Bersa Thunder .380 as a C.C. weapon, and I have been salivating over this gun since I saw the below review by Nutnfancy on YouTube. Nutnfancy has a great review process that will walk you... Read more 
by suburban | Sep 1, 2010 | Bug In, Cooking, Energy, Gear, Light, Preparedness, Self Reliance, Shelter, Stoves, suburban survival, Survival Gear, Urban Survival, Weather
Well, the end of August is coming, and the weather is starting to change a bit; evenings are getting cooler, and days are starting to get a bit shorter. This to me is a clear sign of a few things. One, some of my Bug Out Bag contents need to be... Read more 
by suburban | Aug 13, 2010 | DIY, EDC, Gear, Preparedness
I carry an Altoid EDC Emergency Kit just about everywhere I go. I have one that can get through airline security (no razor blade or knife, but it does have a fire steel and scraper in the kit that makes it through security with no issues). The one... Read more 
by suburban | Aug 3, 2010 | Gear, Personal
So, I should put out there, that sometimes when we go camping it is pseudo camping, in that a friend has a 5th wheel trailer on some property they own, have a well, electricity pumped in, and a couple of sheds with equipment and tools (axes, saws, etc.).... Read more 
by suburban | Jul 29, 2010 | EDC, Gear, General, Health, suburban survival, Water
Here is my ignorance showing. I thought most water bottles I purchased in the camp or outdoor stores were safe for water consumption. I guess not. According to Green-Trust.org and Test Freaks that not all water bottles are made the... Read more 
