Welcome Choate Machine & Tool
I am very pleased to announce that I have a new sponsor – Choate Machine & Tool. I have been a huge fan of Choate and their products since I was a teenager. Being […]
Survival & Preparedness
Investing in Preps that aren’t usually considered
When it comes to survival there is a common denominator with nearly any type of scenario that can be imagined: Murphy’s Law will apply! scenariohat means is that things will never go as planned. Have you ever […]
We are not “Survivalists” we are “Risk Management Specialists”
by gigaJack of The Survival Summary Risk management is the discipline of identifying, monitoring and limiting risks. In some cases the acceptable risk may be near zero. Risks can come from accidents, natural causes and […]
Recent additions to the preparedness stash….
Over the past couple weeks I have picked up a few things to add to the stockpile – here are a few examples: 500 rounds Federal XM-193F 5.56mm cartridges Stanley 5 Watt LED Spotlight – […]
Guest Post: Keeping your vehicle running when SHTF
A reliable vehicle can be your lifeline. Without it, you are very limited in how far you can travel. I’ve read plenty of posts about bug out vehicles…but not many on keeping your bug out […]
New prepper TV Show: “Doomsday Prepper”
Alright everyone – I am really excited to watch this new TV show Monday night at 10:00pm (here on the east coast). The show is called “Doomsday Preppers” and of significance in this episode is the […]
Preparedness consultants PracticalPreppers,LLC – just excellant
PracticalPreppers,LLC is a recently created consulting service that deals specifically within the realms of survival & preparedness. Whether it be retreat design, food and water storage, or security – the folks at PracticalPreppers can assist you […]
Sponsor Highlight: Grover Rocket Stove
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 […]
Why do people prepare?
I recently was supposed to attend and talk at a Survival & Preparedness Seminar here in South Carolina organized by YouTube’s EastCoastPatriot. Unfortantly something came up last minute and I was not able to make it. My […]
Life update……upgrading supplies
Hello all – I don’t talk about my personnel life too often – but find it therapeutic to sit here in front of the TV watching Dual Survival and put stuff that is on my mind on […]
Arizona wildfires effect many
The Arizona wildfires – as of this writing (Sunday) – are incredibly destructive and threatening to do much more damage. Over the past 15 days these fires are destroyed in excess of 400,000 acres. Flames in areas […]
Gear Review: Paladin Mission Pack Expedition
I recently received a new bag called the Paladin Mission Pack Expedition. This is a larger capacity bag which could serve many purposes – from backpacking, camping, to a full-fledged “bug out” kit. Let’s get […]
A dry run…
Well, I was given a dry run on survival preparation one Saturday last fall. About 9:30 a.m. I was planning on which games to watch on DishTV. A heavy rain cloud came in and the […]
It is what it is, until it isn’t
by Junebug Actual A concern I have about the preparedness efforts of others is that there may be a disconnect between expectations and probable actuality in a grid down situation. Conversations with many others leads […]
To the Wives, Girlfriends, and Other Happy Ladies
by Jennifer S. in Reno Today I woke up and did some house cleaning, I did some laundry and vacuumed the carpets, I harped on the kids to get them to clean their rooms and […]
A Survivalist Mindset Amongst Apathy
Apathy is described as a state of indifference, or the suppression of emotions such as concern, excitement, motivation, and passion. Over the course of these last couple of years I’ve found myself more inclined, empowered by […]
10 Things You Can Do Right Now…
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 […]
The Best Time to Start Prepping Is Right Now
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 […]