by P.T. I keep one of the small bottles of hand sanitizer in each of my family’s bug out bags – the possibilities are endless for the uses of this stuff. Some I found purely by accident, some I found on line, so here are some possible alternate uses for Gel Alcohol based hand sanitizer. … Read more
Prepping in small spaces is much easier said than done. So much of what we do revolves around the acquisition of gear and the material provisions so that we may be better equipped when things stop going our way and society starts to come unglued. Everything from food and water to tools and ammunition, things … Read more
by AH “June 12th.16:52. I’m at work, in my office when we lose power. I hear someone yell “did you see that? What was hell happened?” I think to myself, the generator should be kicking on in about 10 seconds. I reach into my pocket to grab my phone for some light. About the same … Read more
Proverbs have existed, in part, to teach us (and remind us) how to live our lives in a better way. Cultures have relied on such methods for as long as language has existed, and for good reason: they’re to the point, easy to remember, and provide valuable knowledge in an unassuming manner. While there are … Read more
*****NOTE: To everyone – please see that this is not written by Rourke. I appreciate JS for his honesty. by JS Firstly, I should say a bit about myself. I am a 28-year-old man, and I’ve voted democratic in every election since I came of age. Growing up, I was aware that my father owned … Read more
I bought a Bushnell Backtrack GPS system for a little over $50.00 recently from a deal I purchased on GearHOG.com. Reading about it – seemed like a great idea and I wanted to check it out. First time I used it I took it to a Carolina Panthers game to make sure I found my way … Read more
By Joseph Parish Let’s take some time to discuss a somewhat perplexing issue that seems to irk many people residing in residential areas. That dilemma materializes in the form of wild feral cats hanging around ones yards and spraying at every location imaginable. In most cases these felines have been cast off by their owners … Read more
Yup….you read that right. Wiping your butt after TSHTF. I don’t think I have every really seen it discussed – but guess what: The bombs can fall, the EMP can burst, and the economy can crash – and people will still have to….err….umm……”go?”. This is going to be tough to write. Here in the United … Read more
This past weekend I visited my brother and family in Georgia – which is also the location I am most likely to go to if there is a need to “bug out”. My family had a great time visiting as well as fishing and shooting. I also had the opportunity to try out a Ronco … Read more
You’ve probably already read my review of the Paladin Go Bag and my use of it as an emergency roadside toolkit. In all honesty, an emergency roadside toolkit is completely worthless, unless you know how to use it. Today we’ll discuss a few problems which may occur while on the road, and how to correct … Read more
“Each trooper will be charged with responsibility for preserving water. Our existence as an operating army depends on these following water saving procedures. Remember, water is life.” Dune (1984) Frank Herbert’s Sci-Fi classic Dune showed us a world with very little water, where even the moisture of your own breath was captured and retained as … Read more
I have received quite a few emails recently from people that are concerned about the future of this country as well as natural disasters, terrorist attacks, etc. One of the things that I am confronted with is….”I do not make much money and want to prep – but I just cannot afford it. What am I to … Read more
Personal vehicles are an integral part of most prepper’s plans. A personal vehicle, be they a car, truck, van or something else, factor heavily in most prepper’s survival plans. The mobility, speed and carrying capacity of an automobile are undeniable advantages, not to mention the additional work capacity they convey. The ability to push, pull, … Read more
Grover Rocket Stove located at StockStorage.com offers some very unique and preparedness-minded products. Grover Rocket Stoves are made in the USA and are an excellent solution to the often asked question – “How can I cook and heat without electricity, propane, gas, etc?”. I have a Rocket Stove just like what is pictured above and love it. It … Read more
I recently was supposed to attend and talk at a Survival & Preparedness Seminar here in South Carolina organized by YouTube’s EastCoastPatriot. Unfortunately something came up last minute, and I was not able to make it. My plan was to talk about “Why people prepare” – along with my own spin on “Why people should prepare“. Well … Read more
In troubling times of uncertainty – many people are seeing signs of things coming to a head. With the massive violence and turmoil going on in the Middle East to the terrible and ever dangerous situation in Japan – along with the ripple of effects that are coming from both – it would be a good idea … Read more
My fellow YouTube survival-buddy EastCoastPatriot has recently announced that he has started a Survival School. The school is located in South Carolina on 600 acres of farm land and offers 2 survival courses. Here is a quick overview: 1. Wilderness Survival Course With this course in mind, we want to teach a basic foundation of … Read more
All one has to do is turn on the TV or open a tab on your internet browser to get a glimpse of all the disasters that can occur on this tiny, blue marble hurtling through space. Tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanoes, meteor strikes, tsunamis, war, famine, pestilence and societal unrest. These are just a few of … Read more