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The Police Are Not Responding to 44 Different Crimes.

Jul 15, 2010 | Bug Out, suburban survival

This is just crazy. Protect and Serve. That is the police motto, almost all over the world. Admittedly, much of my family is in law enforcement; federal, state, and local. I have friends that are federal, state, and local law enforcement as well. I have the utmost…

Worth Watching — Docudrama on Pandemics

Jul 15, 2010 | Bug In, Health, Pandemic, Preparedness

This is a docudrama I came across that I believe could be a realistic situation and could create a bug in situation for families to try to keep from contracting a disease.

Independence Day Weekend at the Camp Site

Jul 14, 2010 | Hygiene, Personal, Preparedness, Survival Gear, Water

Well, last weekend was a good one. Not only because I celebrated Independence Day, it was also my Mother’s birthday (she turned 65), but I was able to get out and do a little camping too. It was a hot and long one as well… It was more of a maintenance weekend…

The SuburbanPrepper Talks EMP

Jul 13, 2010 | Electro Magnetic Pulse, suburban survival, Urban Survival

I think about this from time to time. An EMP attack that would render my car and just about anything electronic useless. 100+ miles from my Bug Out Location, and final rendezvous point, it would take me five to 10 days to hoof it on foot to my destination. With a…

DIY — Make a Simple Cardboard Box Solar Oven

Jul 13, 2010 | Cooking, Improvised Gear, Stoves

The sun is arguably one of the humanity’s most important tool for survival. It gives off practically unlimited amounts of light that is used by plants to generate energy and animals for heat. It can be used to generate electricity with solar panels, hot water with…

An interesting take on the Bug Out Location

Jul 12, 2010 | Bug Out Location

Here is an interesting post on the Bug Out Location, and no matter where you are, what you might run into with the government whether local, state, or federal: http://www.thesurvivalistblog.net/2010/07/survival-retreat.html

Prepping And The Cost Of Spending.

Jul 12, 2010 | Money, Preparedness, suburban survival

Prepping can be expensive. People like to bite off more than they can chew. I did it. I felt I needed everything “now.” Food, gear, etc. When I finally settled into becoming a prepper I slowed down, took inventory of what I had, and realized where the holes are.…

The Mora, by Survival Common Sense.

Jul 11, 2010 | Bushcraft, EDC, Knives, Preparedness

I bought a Frosts Mora Knife several months ago, and have carried it in my day pack since as part of my EDC and my Travel Carry. I carry it when I go camping (among other blades), hiking, etc. Survival Common Sense had a good review of the Mora. He put it through…

Picked Up a Copy of “Bug Out: The Complete Plan for Escaping a Catastrophic Disaster Before It’s Too Late”

Jul 10, 2010 | Books, Bug Out, Bug Out Location, But Out Bag, Preparedness

I JUST started reading “Bug Out: The Complete Plan for Escaping a Catastrophic Disaster Before It’s Too Late” for the Kindle. I am only on Chapter two, however, I urge you to pick up a copy of it. Here are a few independent reveiws: Survival Mom Review Survival…