Prepping Equals Adulting
On the one hand, in a situation that needed some adulting, I adulted. It was the smart thing to do, it was the right thing (for me) to do, and it stings. A lot. Adulting vs Rocky Mountain Race… Continue Reading
Advice
Down Time is Important
Down Time is Important Preppers and survivalists often get caught up in the “embrace the suck” concept, which is very important, don’t get me wrong. But, it is just as critical to allow yourself some down time, some time when… Continue Reading
When To Plant The Garden: A Natural Experiment
Food production is an important part of prepping. As I write this in May 2020, COVID has motivated a lot of people to plant a garden. But when’s the best time to put it in? Advice on when to plant… Continue Reading
My Thoughts On Lists
Lists While some people have photographic memories, or amazing powers of mental organization, I am not one of them. So, I use lists as part of my prepping planning and as an active part of doing many of the things… Continue Reading
Covid Prepper’s Man Cave? Yes!
How to Create the Ultimate Covid Prepper’s Man Cave If you have been following the news lately and reading about the devastation millions are facing from the global pandemic, you can’t help but feel that we could be living in a near-apocalyptic… Continue Reading
Post-Collapse Scavenging
Post-Collapse Scavenging In Prepper’s Long-Term Survival Guide, I talked a fair bit about community survival planning. In that discussion, I mentioned the idea of doing asset assessments, in which you would sort of take stock of what’s available in your… Continue Reading
Social Distance Outdoors: Salty’s World
Social distancing is a big deal as I’m writing this article in April of 2020. The COVID-19 virus and it’s fallout are the big headlines of the day, and the phrase social distancing has now become ingrained in our culture.… Continue Reading
Kids and the Outdoors
Kids and the Outdoors One of the greatest gifts you could possibly give the next generation is a love of nature and the outdoors. Sometimes it seems as though we get so busy with the hustle and bustle of… Continue Reading
5 Easy Way To Boost Your Immune System
Want five easy ways to help your immune system out that won’t cost you an (extra) dime? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Due to the nature of COVID-19 and the need for strong immunity, we have updated this… Continue Reading
Slow Burn SHTF
The Slow Burn Stuff Hits The Fan (SHTF) and the Emotional State of the Average American We’re 3-4 weeks or so into sheltering in place, safer at home, lockdown, or whatever other term for it you might prefer. On… Continue Reading
COVID-19: Breathe
Pretty much anywhere you live, things are a bit different than they were, say, a month ago. If COVID-19 hasn’t arrived in force in your area, be patient as it is probably on the way. About the only place it… Continue Reading
PrepperNomics 107: Prepping for Shortages
PrepperNomics 107: Prepping for Shortages Those of us who are firearms enthusiasts are used to the periodic shortages that develop when it looks like gun laws might change. Many of us are also familiar with empty grocery shelves, at least… Continue Reading
Prepping: Conflict Resolution
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
Social Distance: Prevent Spreading Covid-19
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
Isolation, Quarantine, and Nodes Of Contagion
“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