Resources and Commentary on Prepping in Suburbia
After a year or so of the site being down, we’re slowly relaunching it with all the old content, and writing new content. It’s been well over a year since I’ve done any prepping, and recently started again. Updates over the last 18 months are, Ms. Prepper is now Mrs. Prepper, and there’s the addition of Baby Prepper, too… I feel like it’s all new again, and I’m learning from scratch…
The Myth of Staying Alive in the Suburbs if the SHTF
Here is a blog post written by a guy that is a little gloom and doom on suburban survival. Again, I agree with some of this and disagree with some of it as well. I am of the opinion if the SHTF, hiccup or TEOTWAWKI, you need to get the hell ourt of dodge… It was…
“Preparedness Pro” Talks About Rural and Urban Preparedness
Check out this three part blog series on Preparedness Pro Rural or Urban Preparedness Part I Rural or Urban Preparedness Part II Rural or Urban Preparedness Part III
Suburban Survival by “Jim in Texas” at the SurvivalBlog.com
I don’t agree with everything in this article, but to each their own. There is some good information here, that you may or may not already know, so I suggest you take a quick read. Check it out here: http://goo.gl/IEQ5
Online Red Cross Training in CPR, First Aid, etc…
Part of my preparedness goals are to get re-certified in CPR, First Aid, and more. Doing some research I found the Red Cross offers classes online for re-certification. Check it out here: http://goo.gl/njuv
Holes In My Preps
I have been taking inventory lately of my preps lately. Everything from ammunition, water, food, medical supplies, etc. I am finding I have some issues in each area that need to be remedied. However, if you have read through my blog recently, you will also know, I…
DIY — Post SHTF or Off Grid Laundry Machine
This is very cool. At least I think it is, as I do quite a bit of camping, and sometimes bring large quantities of water with me. Having clean clothes is not only sanitary, but also good for moral. In a post SHTF world we may be set back to primitive methods of…
SHTF Happenings Around the United States
Use this link to see what SHTF happenings are going on around the United States… Never know what is going on in your back yard until you do: http://goo.gl/4rhC
Tuesdays and Thursdays — DIY Series Posts
So every Tuesday and Thursday, I will post at least one DIY post about a project you can do in your home, that should not take more than an hour (I hope) that could be valuable to you in the event the SHTF and you are in some sort of survival situation. You can see…
DIY Ceramic Planter Heater
This was an interesting find yesterday. It is a Ceramic Planter Heater that uses a candle to heat the core which is a steel bolt, washers, and nuts, which heats three layers of ceramic planter. The ceramic is dense and hard, holds, and distributes the heat evenly.…
Cool Portable Mailbox Wood Stove
So I caught this on this guy’s blog today and had to share. It is great thinking in a situation where the SHTF and you would have to improvise. This is something you can build, and modify for cooking or heat if you need to. I am going to build one shortly and test…