Emergency Radios, Essential Gear in Your Home, Bug Out Bag, Get Home Bag, Etc.
UPDATE 2021: Over the years, I have found emergency radios to be essential little tools whether you need them in an emergency or not. I used one during Hurricane Sandy to stay informed about the surrounding metropolitan area. In addition, prior to those little blue tooth battery-powered speakers, I used to take one of these […]
Drones, Espionage, and Preparedness. A Prepper’s Guide to the Unknown
Table of Contents Introduction The Growing Concern Among Communities Why This Blog Post Matters Technological Implications Theories About Their Intent The Importance of Vigilance Looking Ahead Chronology of Sighting Events Initial Sightings: Mid November 2024 Expansion to Staten Island: Late November 2024 Increased Public Attention: Early December 2024 Community Reactions Official Investigations and Theories The […]
Meshtastic & LoRa: The Off Grid Communication Lifeline Every Prepper Needs
Table of Contents Why Communications Matter in a Crisis Staying Connected When Everything Goes Dark The Hidden Weakness of Modern Communication Networks Introducing Meshtastic, An Off Grid Solution for Emergency Communications Why Every Prepper Should be Paying Attention to Meshtastic What Is Meshtastic? Understanding Meshtastic in Simple Terms Comparing Meshtastic to Other Emergency Communication Tools […]
And Then There Was a Dinner Meeting
Last week, I had dinner with three other preppers. One was new, and the two others I have been in touch with for some time. We all live in Northern NJ, and are concerned with the economy, job growth, Bugging In, Bugging Out, etc. The conversation twisted and turned in many directions. We talked about […]
The Focus of Suburban Survival Blog and, if the SHTF
I am writing this post, because, it is probably something I should have written several months ago when I started writing a daily blog on my thoughts about suburban survival. I really started getting concerned about what was going on in the world when I saw little progress in Afghanistan and Iraq. I am just as […]
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Home Blogroll: Trusted Preparedness & Survival Blogs Blogroll What preparedness blogs are talking about can vary wildly by topic. Some are simply websites with tips on what to pack when going on a two week trip, while others have entire sections dedicated to full on disaster preparedness for the world as a whole. But whichever type […]
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Why Physical Fitness Matters for Preparedness (and How to Get There) to Stay Disaster Ready
It’s Saturday, July 19th. And, literally, had a hip replacement two days ago. I arrived home Yesterday, Friday, and am beginning the journey to re establish my health. Not that I am in the worst shape I’ve ever been in, that is certainly not the case. However, the truth is that, like many of us, […]
Why Physical Fitness Matters for Preparedness (and How to Get There) to Stay Disaster Ready
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Meshtastic & LoRa: The Off-Grid Communication Lifeline Every Prepper Needs
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”] Why Communications Matter in a Crisis Staying Connected When Everything Goes Dark When disaster strikes, the first thing you’ll notice is how quickly regular communication channels collapse. Imagine a severe hurricane knocking out cell towers, power grids failing […]