Bugging out to a retreat, away from the troubles, is a popular prepper theme…and to some extent, daydream. How’s that dream working out in the COVID pandemic; and what can we learn from it? Bugging out: The Vision The daydream… Continue Reading
People seem to be talking about COVID-19 all the time now… but do you understand how it works, and how it is similar to other viruses and how it’s different? Here’s my summary of the parts that a prepper should… Continue Reading
A little over a year ago, I wrote an article about movement restriction and social distancing for 3BY (you can read the whole article by clicking HERE). Epidemic (also known as pandemic when widespread) disease is one of the more… Continue Reading
In today’s news: One person killed, another hospitalized by their efforts of self-medication against COVID-19. (1) Preppers are all about being prepared to care for themselves. Some of us have stocks of medications to tide us through situations where normal… Continue Reading
Why does it feel “surreal” or “hard to believe” when Stuff Hits The Fan (SHTF), and is it a big problem that it does? Yes, it IS a big problem, a VERY big problem, one that can cost you your… Continue Reading
Conflict Resolution I have long believed that communication skills are among the most important, yet least practiced, survival skill sets. They are applicable across the board, both now and down the road. Given the current situation, many of us… Continue Reading
As The SHTF, Be A Role Model The quality of a man or a woman can readily be judged when times get tough and the Stuff Hits The Fan. Does he or she turn into a complete jerk, or show… Continue Reading
Emergency Shopping? Think Restaurant Supply Outlets Last year, I wrote about how “going shopping” at a big-box store or membership-warehouse was absolutely the last thing I intended to do if the Stuff Hits The Fan (SHTF). As I’m writing this… Continue Reading
Social Distance: Prevent Spreading Covid-19 We all have an inherent gut reaction to keep away from disease; and that reaction has served us well. The comments in response to a post on restricting movement during pandemics got me thinking about how… Continue Reading
“Social distancing” doesn’t mean staying home alone on a Saturday night. It means not being near other people. Quarantine is social distancing imposed on people who are not yet ill, but may be infected. Isolation is social distancing of those… Continue Reading
Coronavirus Preps Following Lessons Learned While I have no special medical knowledge, I did go through planning for Ebola back in PRNJ. I was entirely dissatisfied with my preparations then, but I learned a lot from the exercise. Since this… Continue Reading
Coronavirus: Let’s Talk About Grandma We read so much contrasting information about coronavirus, often put forth by people pushing political agendas on news outlets that also are politically slanted. What is true? Let’s for a moment set aside ANY political… Continue Reading
There’s an old saying out there… “A lack of preparedness on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.” Since you are reading this on a prepping related website, I think it’s safe to substitute the word “your”… Continue Reading
Let’s take a look today at traveling via air in the age of coronavirus, I got a letter today from United Airlines, sent out to me as one of their MilagePlus members. I’m going to share with you the high… Continue Reading
Financial Preparedness As preppers and survivalists, we make plans for all sorts of emergencies. From being stranded in the car due to weather to a full-scale pandemic, we’re all set with food, water, and other supplies we’ve carefully curated… Continue Reading