by suburban | Oct 8, 2010 | Bug Out, But Out Bag, Gear, Shelter, suburban survival, Urban Survival
As I start to prepare my gear for my Bug Out Weekend, and I re-evaluate what is in my Bug Out Bag, I may be looking to replace or eliminate some gear if I think it is redundant. This is the first time I am really taking a “harder” look at my Bug Out... Read more
by suburban | Oct 5, 2010 | Bug Out, Bug Out Location, But Out Bag, suburban survival, Urban Survival
I joined, not too long ago, a preparedness meetup group in Northern NJ. There seem to be only a few of us that are regulars and show up once a month to the meeting. There are various other members of the group that may make it depending on their... Read more
by suburban | Oct 1, 2010 | Communications, Personal, Preparedness
I ordered my ARRL Ham Radio License Manual this week. It was predicated on the Northern NJ Meetup I attended a couple weeks ago, and another gentleman I met at the meetup some time ago that has his Ham license. There is a lot of... Read more
by suburban | Sep 29, 2010 | Gear, Improvised Gear, Preparedness, suburban survival, Urban Survival
There is no doubt that buying gear can get expensive. I personally have purchased and wasted a ton of money on gear that I have purchased and have replaced because after buying it learning that it may not have been the best solution. I have... Read more
by suburban | Sep 27, 2010 | Bug Out, But 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 26, 2010 | Bug In, Bug Out
Last week the Chip Monk Family Survival Podcast had two podcasts on bugging in and bugging out. Thought I would share them here: Bugging Out: http://chipmonk.podbean.com/2010/09/20/episode-62-buggin-out/ Some interesting concepts in his thoughts... Read more