Protecting Your Preps by Caching Some Along Your Bug Out Routes
Protecting your preps (Security) is one of the basic five basic survival priorities, and is usually one of the last things we think about when it comes to preparations. One way I have been looking at protecting some of my preps, is to begin caching them along my Bug Out routes… The reason for this […]
Get SHTF Weather Alerts Via Email or SMS/Text Message
So, while at a conference in NYC yesterday, I met an asset management guy that invests in domain names and unique business models behind them. One of them was Alerts.com. Alerts.com is a service that will alert you to a situation or issue that you want to be reminded of. I thought it was a […]
My Altoids EDC Emergency Kit
I carry an Altoid EDC Emergency Kit just about everywhere I go. I have one that can get through airline security (no razor blade or knife, but it does have a fire steel and scraper in the kit that makes it through security with no issues). The one I carry every day however has a […]
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 […]
The Core Concepts of Modern Survivalism, by Jack Spirko
Sitting in LAX airport, or any airport for that matter I enjoy catching up with my podcasts. To me the airports are “hurry up and wait” situations that offer some much needed personal downtime while I wait for the plane. Fortunately, today as well, I have WiFi access on the plane and can write a […]
Podcast about Urban Survival by Chip Monk
Chip Monk is a new podcaster, podcasting about survivalism. This morning I came across his podcast on Urban Survival and thought I would share it with you.
20 Simple Steps to Basic Preparedness from Jack at The Survival Podcast
Just listening to this now while I bang out some emails for work. A couple days ago, Jack Spirko at The Survival Podcast published a podcast about the “20 Simple Steps to Basic Preparedness.” So far pretty good, and I am learning a few things. Here is the content of the Podcast: Step one – […]
Going to Buy Some #10 Cans of Food for Storage and Use.
I have been researching food for storage. However, I have been researching food for storage that I will actually use, because I do not want to waste any money on buying food that will just sit in the can or container and get no use at all. It just seems like a waste of money […]
My Run Down the Street, and Getting Fit as a Preparedness Goal.
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 spending five and […]
DIY – Make Charcloth for your Bug Out Bag
I have not made any yet, but plan on it in short order. Charcloth looks like it is an easy way to get an ember burning so that you can start a fire… httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7uLVGrAt1M