by suburban | Feb 3, 2011 | Preparedness, suburban survival, Urban Survival
Not often spoken of, I think in the survivalist or prepper circle, is how to avoid becoming a refugee post SHTF. We talk a lot about prepping, we talk a lot about bugging out or bugging in, but we never really talk about the situation where we do find ourselves shut... Read more
by suburban | Feb 1, 2011 | Preparedness, Survivalism
This is a second article by the same reader who asked not to be identified. During my last article I discussed various scenarios for using non-lethal defenses. While the responses were great, they did focus on an ancillary aspect of the article I didn’t intend to be... Read more
by suburban | Jan 27, 2011 | Health, Physical Fitness, Preparedness, Psychology
Yes, it’s true. I am already failing to accomplish my 2011 fitness goals. I blame part of it on my new job. I am out of the house before 7:00 a.m. each morning. Big deal, right? A lot of you reading this could be out the door at 5:00 a.m., I am sure. I... Read more
by suburban | Jan 25, 2011 | Preparedness, Self Reliance, suburban survival, Urban Survival
Okay, in part four Teamwork for Suburban and Urban Survival, today we talk about a list of skills that we may think are important for you, your friends, and team to know in a short or long term survival situation. As I scour the Internet for lists of essential skills... Read more
by suburban | Jan 19, 2011 | Preparedness, Self Reliance, suburban survival, Urban Survival
Yesterday, I finished up the post by illustrating the old west. Wouldn’t it be great to roll up on a small town that is isolated from the rest of society, is self sufficient, has a great agricultural community, steel mill, power plant, honest people with good skills,... Read more
by suburban | Jan 18, 2011 | Preparedness, Self Reliance, suburban survival, Urban Survival
Did you give some thought yesterday to who your friends are and what skills they have? Are they doctors, lawyers, blacksmith, veterinarian, pharmacist, construction workers, etc? How about yourself? What skills do you have? What skills can you teach, barter, or... Read more
