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What You (and I) Need To Know About Knives

Jul 26, 2010 | Gear, Knives, Preparedness, suburban survival, Urban Survival

There are many types of knives out there. I have many. Probably too many knives, but each one has a purpose, so when I go camping or hiking I choose the right one to go with. I usually carry one or two knives pretty consistently. In my travel EDC I carry a Mora.…

Goals for the Weekend.

Jul 23, 2010 | But Out Bag, Cooking, Food, General, Heirloom Seeds, Personal, Preparedness, suburban survival, Urban Survival

This is more a personal post than anything else… I have had a long week. Traveled on business, and along with traveling for business came business dinners, entertaining, etc. I am really tired, and could have slept until Saturday morning from last evening; or at…

Reviews of the Chinese Norinco SKS

Jul 23, 2010 | Guns & Weapons, Hunting

I actually have two of these. One completely stock and the other has an AR stock on it which I am going to change out with a few 20 round magazines. Both I bought off of GunsAmerica.com. 7.62 x 39 is a great round. Good for hunting large game, and well, target…

Here is a quick read. Urban financial elite owning and using their Bug Out Locations

Jul 22, 2010 | Bug Out Location, Economy, Self Reliance

Check this out from SHTF. Thought it should be posted for all: http://www.shtfplan.com/emergency-preparedness/prominent-hedge-fund-managers-idaho-ranch-it-would-be-a-place-you-could-hole-up-in_07222010 Here is the flaw I see with the NYC financial elite building out…

My Run Down the Street, and Getting Fit as a Preparedness Goal.

Jul 22, 2010 | Health, Physical Fitness, Psychology

This is really just a quick blurb. Recently, I have been back at the gym. It has been an interesting ride, getting back to the gym after 10 years of letting my health go. I am by no means obese, but my lung capacity and strength were minimal compared to years ago…

Cody Lundin on Newsweek on Survival

Jul 22, 2010 | Bug In, Cody Lundin, Preparedness, suburban survival

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrjrELi1iBQ

The Heirloom Experiment: Part Two, I Received My Seed Order

Jul 21, 2010 | Food, Heirloom Seeds, Plants, Self Reliance, suburban survival, Urban Survival

This week I received my heirloom seed order from my Ebay order. Here is what was included in the package. A sealed mylar bag with the date the seeds were packaged and sealed. Instructions on how to store the seeds (preferred method the refrigerator or the freezer).…

My Thoughts on the Bug Out Vehicle for the Suburban Survivalist

Jul 21, 2010 | Bug Out, Bug Out Vehicle, Preparedness, suburban survival, Urban Survival

Everything I research and ponder seems to require some lump sum of cash. Skills are important, and should be practiced, and some of them require money to practice them. One of the things I have been thinking about recently is a Bug Out Vehicle (BOV). Hint, this is…

Lost In Wild Arizona With Cody Lundin

Jul 20, 2010 | Bushcraft, Cody Lundin

Part 1 httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALUTDJlhKb8 Part 2 httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_y_0yZEN‑o Part 3 httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ua1lUdhli8Y Part 4 httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oz5fEc7bq1g