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Suburban Survival Blog | A Survival and Preparedness Website and Blog

DIY — Field Sink Project

Jul 1, 2010 | DIY, Hygiene, Improvised Gear, suburban survival, Water

On the heals of the DIY Washing Machine, I thought this would be a cool project that would work as well… It is a DIY sink that you can build to keep things clean, including your mess kit, yourself, etc… Have fun and enjoy. Field Sink — More DIY How To…

All Time Top 10 Conspiracy Theories

Jul 1, 2010 | Uncategorized

Check out the all time top 10 conspiracy theories here: http://goo.gl/eZe5

The Best Commuting Backpack I Have Owned.

Jun 30, 2010 | Bug Out, EDC, Gear, Preparedness, suburban survival, Urban Survival

Living in the suburbs, and commuting into NYC, you would think is easy. It is, but it can also be a cumbersome task when you are schlepping a notebook, laptop, file folders, and EDC every day. I also travel nationally quite a bit on business. With all the “stuff” I…

Liked This Short Video on Survival-Spot Blog

Jun 29, 2010 | Preparedness

Check this one out: http://www.survival-spot.com/survival-blog/stocking-up-to-prepare-for-the-worst

DIY — Hand Clothes Washer and Video

Jun 29, 2010 | Clothing, DIY, Hygiene, suburban survival

On the heels of my post regarding the SHTF DIY washing machine, I found this tool this morning on EmergencyEssentials.com. Check it, and the video out here. Mobile Washer (Hand Operated Washing Machine) httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t11WC1lG_Po

DIY — Making Bio-diesel In Your Kitchen

Jun 29, 2010 | DIY, Energy

So here is a post from a blog about making your own Bio-diesel. I do not use diesel fuel, and I am not an advocate of making flammables at home, but my understanding is that bio-diesel is pretty stable. Check out the post here: http://goo.gl/2h3b

Interesting Post regarding “If The Collapse Never Comes” on TheSurvivalistBlog.net, by M.D. Creekmore

Jun 28, 2010 | Bug In, Bug Out, General, Preparedness, suburban survival, Urban Survival

M.D. Creekmore had an interesting post today on What If The Collapse Never Comes on his blog. I found it particularly interesting as it is a question I have only asked myself once or twice since I have started prepping. Please pay particular attention to the…

Bugging In? Think About Comfort Foods Too.

Jun 28, 2010 | Barter, Bug In, Preparedness, Psychology

I met a prepper about a month or so ago, and we were discussing our preps, what we thought we would need based on family, situation, etc. He mentioned to me that he purchases comfort foods that he would normally pick up at the grocery store. Comfort Foods? Like…

My Thoughts on the Rule of Threes in the Suburbs and a SHTF Situation

Jun 25, 2010 | Bug In, Bug Out, Preparedness

Today, I wanted to discuss the Rule of 3’s, but not the standard Rule of 3’s. These are my additions to the Rule of 3’s that I see as making a difference in deciding to preserve yourself in a SHTF in the suburbs or an urban setting… Any survivalist, military…