Tag: preps

The Importance of a pre-SHTF recon of your location

Some posts may contain affiliate links. The Importance of a pre-SHTF recon of your location     It’s important to know what’s where and who could be where in the case of a crisis.  You may think you know your local area but this recon puts a different perspective on your ‘backyard’.  Especially if your …

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Powdeom 158Wh Portable Power Station Review

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Powdeom 158Wh Portable Power Station Review   I do few reviews because the vender must agree to my unbiased opinion of their product, good, bad or even ugly. Therefore, I accept no cash payment for my reviews ever. I must have the product in my possession, and it must …

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Why It’s Important To Recon Your Local Area Before The SHTF

Why It’s Important To Recon Your Local Area Before The SHTF We all think, unless we are new, that we know our local area pretty well. I am sure we do. I can get to any where I want to go without GPS or a map etc. I even know in my own neighborhood who …

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9 Ways To Prepare For Civil Unrest

9 Ways To Prepare For Civil Unrest These are turbulent times across the globe  Civil unrest is on the rise, particularly in the United States. We used to see these chaotic situations in large metro areas only on occasion. Now we are seeing them in small rural areas as well and with frightening frequency. Meaning …

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18 Homemade Meal Mixes That Should Be In Your Pantry

Some posts may contain affiliate links. 18 Homemade Meal Mixes That Should Be In Your Pantry Many cook using mixes adding a bit of this and that to make it their own. Not everyone begins as a scratch cook, nor should they be. Scratch cooking is time consuming. Many of those who are the primary …

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DIY Well Installation

DIY Well Installation Water is the liquid of life. Without if we die, and not just any water, it must be clean and hazard free to prevent infecting ourselves with other water borne illnesses. Only shelter  inclement  weather is a higher survival priority. We also need water for washing, bathing and cooking. An onsite well is …

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Trapping Protein Rich Birds in a Survival Situation

Trapping Protein Rich Birds in a Survival Situation Eating is something we all have to do! Our bodies need a good amount of protein to continue to function at an optimum level. Most of us with gardens don’t grow enough protein rich veggies to achieve the level needed. So we take or eat supplements, or …

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What about a crossbow? Are they really useful? Can a felon own one?

What about a crossbow? Are they really useful? Can a felon own one? We talk a lot about firearms and weapons on survival sites. Both for hunting and self defense. However, what about a crossbow? Who can own one? How useful are they for self defense? Hunting? How expensive are they? What should you look …

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6 Instant Meals | Just Add Boiling Water

6 Instant Meals | Just Add Boiling Water Quick meals when your on the go, or life saving meals if you’re bugging out. Easy to carry, easy to put together, easy to prepare, and keep for years. Whether you’re hiking, camping, hunting or bugging out these meals are an awesome addition to your backpack. Add …

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Preppers deserve some vindication since the pandemic

Preppers deserve some vindication since the pandemic Since the pandemic hit, non preppers have taken another look at our lifestyle. In the past we were often categorized as crazy tin hatters, extremists, far right nut jobs, leftist elitists, and fear mongers. But when the shelves went empty in the early days of COVID, the general …

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