Weathering what storm, you ask? Doesn’t much matter. There’s always some storm in our futures. This isn’t as dramatic as a zombie apocalypse; but it’s one whale of a lot more likely, so it’s important to be ready. This post… Continue Reading
Antibiotic Resistance: Go Big Or Go Home After the development of antibiotics, experts in infectious medicine who’d seen the fatalities in their field drop by more than 90% trumpeted an end to their entire specialty; and many medical schools closed… Continue Reading
Everybody who lived through the 1950s and 60s knows what silos are, Right? Those giant underground missile tubes where the nuclear intercontinental ballistic missiles are kept! Well, this post isn’t about those. (Although I saw a prepper show once that… Continue Reading
Most people (me included) aren’t fans of being considered wild-eyed lunatics, or fearful Chicken Littles. That’s what a lot of people think of when they hear ‘prepper’, though. Still, many of us want to talk to people we care about… Continue Reading
When you think prepping, having food on hand comes easily to mind. Good, because that’s hugely important. Something that’s easier to overlook is how prepping of that food will change in emergency situations. Is your kitchen set up with the… Continue Reading
Wouldn’t it be nifty to just drape a damp towel around your neck and have it effectively cool you down? Cooling towels require no electricity and can be re-used for a very long time. It sounds like a great idea… Continue Reading
It’s hot outside but there’s no power… what do you do? This topic somehow rose naturally to the top of my mind as I worked and stayed at the (powerless) cabin at The Place on these 95 F days. No problem,… Continue Reading
The preparations to supply yourself with this lovely food source started years ago when you planted the cherry tree. Yesterday the tree was red and laden with nearly perfect fruit. You approach, bucket and ladder in hand….and find a tree… Continue Reading
We are doing a bit more construction here at 3BY over the next few days, so we won’t be publishing new articles for a couple of days as we work on moving some of our stuff to upgraded servers. No… Continue Reading
“Normal, everyday” preps… the kind of things that “non-preppers” often do (as do many preppers as well). Sometimes we get so keyed up about prepping for The End Of The World As We Know It (TEOTWAWKI) Stuff Hits The Fans… Continue Reading
Meat is one topic that is of great interest to preppers, who by and large are not only meat-eaters but also meat-lovers. I wrote an article a couple of days ago, and 3BY regular Michael shared some interesting thoughts. I… Continue Reading
Prepper Storage After the WTC experience, I realized there was no way I could predict the type of disaster. I never in my wildest imagination (wild at times) could have dreamed that one up. Suicidal maniacs hijacking airplanes and flying… Continue Reading
I think a lot of people need to rethink the availability of meat in a post SHTF situation. What brings this to mind today? I was driving around from one very rural bird watching area to another, and as I… Continue Reading
Want a stealth neighborhood reconnaissance idea? Become “that guy or girl who’s always riding their bicycle around the neighborhood.” I kid you not, you can learn more about what’s really going on in your neighborhood by simply hopping on a… Continue Reading
Avoiding flooding is something many people don’t think about, but it’s such a critical prep that here at 3BY we keep coming back to it again and again. We’ve done articles in the past about flooding, including this one about… Continue Reading