I’m of the belief that preppers should be survivalists and survivalists should be preppers. We should understand how to store items for emergencies, but we also need to understand what to do if any of that stuff ever runs out. Do you know how to make a fire? How to find wild edibles? Hunt for […]
Do you love fire? Hey, me too! Preppers especially absolutely love fire. There’s good reason for it, too. Fire provides people with security, warmth, ability to cook and boil water and so much more. Fire good! Seriously, though, in this day and age we have the ability to create fire in the matter of minutes […]
Situational awareness is a hot topic. But what exactly is situational awareness? To put it simply, situational awareness is being aware of our surroundings. By being aware of our surroundings, we can spot crime, or in some cases prevent it, before it ever happens. There are so many distractions all around us, and one of […]
Do you know what goes on behind the scenes at your local, regional or national level of emergency management? In this weeks podcast, I talk with TJ who works in emergency management in Oklahoma. We discuss what his specific job entails to help organize emergencies in the area. We also discuss the importance of everyone […]
When it comes to food sources during an emergency or disaster, there’s only so much food we can store. If it’s a prolonged event, we may have to think of other options. Some of the most popular options would be to garden, along with small game hunting and/or fishing. These are fine options, but there […]
What would you do if you were out in the middle of nowhere and your Jeep caught on fire? How do you handle the unexpected nature of everyday life? What does your tiered preparedness system look like? The moment we step outside of our homes, we are met with uncertainty. There’s only so much we […]
Is your food storage ready for an emergency or natural disaster? There’s a lot of advice about food storage and why shouldn’t there be? We need food to live. And in an emergency or disaster, it might be difficult or impossible to come by. You know whenever there’s a natural disaster and all the shelves […]
Everyone’s talking about the coronavirus, but what the heck is it? The coronavirus was behind such outbreaks like SARS and MERS. The virus attacks the respiratory system which means that anyone with a compromised immune system would have a hard time fighting it off. It has reached places like France, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand […]
The off grid life isn’t for everyone. There are many challenges to consider. There are many freedoms to consider as well. As we’ve been living off grid in our RV, we’ve learned some valuable lessons. How will you get energy? Through solar panels? How many solar panels and batteries do you need? How will you […]
When it comes to preparedness, sometimes we focus so much on preparing for big emergencies and natural disasters, that we forget about preparing for everyday life. This is especially important if you have a family. Being prepared for the ‘little’ things that happen everyday, especially when you’re away from home, will make everyday life go […]