Guide to Planning a Safe Bug Out from the Suburbs to Your Bug Out Location
The concept of bugging out is one that I’ve clearly been familiar with, and I assume you are too… Many preppers like myself have fantasized that we would have to leave our home and hoof it, jump in the bug out vehicle, etc to our bug out location. Even during Hurricane Sandy, I sheltered in, and had no power for […]
I Just Finished “Bug Out: The Complete Plan for Escaping a Catastrophic Disaster Before It’s Too Late”
I recently finished Scott B. Williams, “Bug Out: The Complete Plan for Escaping a Catastrophic Disaster Before It’s Too Late.” First, I would like to say that I have a ton of respect for Scott. I follow his blog at scottbwilliams.com and bugoutsurvival.com. Scott has a history of weathering the harshest conditions for fun and […]
Picked Up a Copy of “Bug Out: The Complete Plan for Escaping a Catastrophic Disaster Before It’s Too Late”
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 Common Sense Review Amazon Reviews It seems […]
Threat Detection for the Home: Putting a Plan in Place for Early Warning
Home security systems not only provide essential protection for loved ones and property, contributing to peace of mind, but they also play a pivotal role in threat protection by deterring potential burglars — with 83% looking for signs of an alarm before attempting a break-in [1]. This highlights the importance of implementing robust threat protection measures as part […]
Your Ultimate Guide to Bugging Out: 8 – 10 Essential Locations
Recently I gave a presentation to a group of new to seasoned preppers, clearly in various stages of their preparedness journeys. For some in the presentation, each stage of understanding was a little overwhelming because there was so much to think about. For others, they had very specific questions about areas they had a specific […]
How to Build or Buy a Bug Out Vehicle
With an uncertain future on the horizon, it’s time to start taking precautions for your family if you have not already. A bug-out vehicle is a crucial part of any emergency or survival plan. This article will teach you how to build your own, buy one, or plan out what type of vehicle would work […]
The Official Warning from Department of Homeland Security, 6 Months or More Without Critical Utilities
Well, it’s finally happened, and you’ve probably already heard about it… The United States Government has officially, on paper, to the public said that our electrical grid, water supply, gas supply, and much more are in dire jeopardy of failing if our electrical grid is taken out by a natural or manmade disaster. If you are […]
Summer’s Here, Work, Future Plans, and Prepping
Well, summer is officially upon us. When it came it came with heat and humidity. With that there are supposed to be severe thunder storms all week here in NJ. I’m getting used to the rain, and am going to start calling New Jersey, “New Seattle” shortly. Heck, I’ve only been camping twice all season, […]
Review of the Peak 1,200W Mobile Power Outlet/Inverter for My Bug Out Vehicle
I recently purchased a Bug Out Vehicle. Admittedly it is a 1990 Jeep YJ/Wrangler. It was clearly the base model. However, it has a lift kit, bigger tires, and a few amenities you might want in a bug out vehicle. But one thing it lacked was the proverbial cigarette lighter to power my low voltage devices… So, […]
Hurricane Sandy, Five Days Without Power, Three Weeks Later, and the Gear That Made My Life Easier
This is my (Suburban’s) slightly overdue postmortem of Hurricane Sandy. It’s Thanksgiving day as I write this, and I want to say thank you again to all of you, my readers, as well as a Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families. My thoughts this holiday weekend are with those who’s homes and lives have […]