If you call yourself a prepper, it means you should be a perpetual student. There’s always something more that you can learn or more skills to master… But, of course, you don’t want your life to be nothing but work and study. It’s okay to have fun and relax, and if you are a reader, … Read more
They say there’s nothing better than experience, and perhaps that’s true, but you can still learn a lot and step your “survival game” up by reading the right publications. Whether they are old-fashioned printed paper, or digital copies that you can take with you on any of the devices you use most, a good magazine … Read more
When it comes to personal readiness, there’s always something to do, something to improve. Your list of chores and homework will never end if you are serious. But, we need R&R also, just like anyone else but it’s easy to feel guilty when you just want to veg out in front of the TV… But … Read more
Around the world, deer are among the most popular game species for hunters, and since their populations are so large and they can be found in so many biomes, they remain the quarry of choice for those hunting with guns or bows. This naturally leads to some consternation with animal lovers because deer are also … Read more
There is no doubt that the vast majority of Hollywood leans to the left. With its strong focus on progressive values and social justice, it can be difficult bordering on impossible for conservatives to find TV shows that reflect their worldview and values. But take heart! There are quite a few great conservative TV shows … Read more
The Colony has an interesting premise, one that is near and dear to most preppers: The world is turned upside down because of a catastrophe and society has collapsed. It is up to a band of survivors to work together and overcome survival challenges if they want to live. For the show’s first season, … Read more
In this movie, a post-apocalyptic America is struggling to rebuild after a devastating war. A lone traveler finds his way to the small town of Cheyenne and begins to offer hope to the people there by delivering mail. At first, the townsfolk are hesitant to trust him, but he slowly wins them over with his … Read more
Though there is no shortage of big-budget, Hollywood entertainment available through every outlet imaginable these days, it has long been difficult for conservatives to find films that really speak to their life ways and values, or at the very least, films from which conservatives can derive any message or meaning aside from “don’t act like … Read more
Learning new skills and sharpening existing ones is an indispensable part of prepping. The old adage that says if you don’t use it, you lose it, is absolutely true and to keep the old brain matter functioning you’ll need to be feeding it new information on a regular basis. Pound-for-pound, the best way to get … Read more
I have heard told that conservatives are the only real romantics since we are far more disposed toward hanging on to the things that were, those things that matter to us as individuals and as members of a shared culture. Despite flowery appeals to peace, love and “we are all the world” tripe, progressivism is … Read more
It is no secret that serious prepping is hard work, and maintaining personal readiness is a never-ending task. That being said, all work and no relaxation makes for frayed nerves and grumpy attitudes. One traditional and time-honored pastime in America is watching movies, be it at home or out at the cinema. Pretty much all … Read more
“Jericho” was one of my favorite TV shows when it first came on several years ago. It was so popular that when it was cancelled after Season 1 fans made such an uproar that a shortened Season 2 was approved. If you have never seen Jericho – I highly recommend it. Here is a brief … Read more
I have a copy of Glen Tate’s new book – 299 Days: The Preparation – on the way. This book is one in a series of 10 planned. Although my time is very valuable and in limited supply – I have been really trying to read more. After reading the summary of 299 Days and … Read more
This week we are recommending an older movie called The Edge. This movie lends itself to thinking about wilderness preparedness. Here is a summary: In this movie, three men are stranded in the wilderness after their bush plane goes down in the remote reaches of the Alaskan interior. They must use all their survival skills to … Read more