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
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
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
Suppose you need to bug out. Or just get home. Water is in your way. Here in the midwest, that’s been the main story of late spring. Bridges out, roads under water. Whether in a vehicle or on foot, ploughing… Continue Reading
This series is about how to manage when you and yours must walk a long way to get to your destination. Part I was about the psychological aspects of a long, challenging hike; while Part II was about managing the… Continue Reading
This series is meant to help you to prepare if you and yours have to go a long way on foot. Part I focused on the psychological aspects. This part focuses on the physical side. Here are tips and tricks… Continue Reading
You and your people are in one place. You need to get somewhere else. No cars, no trains, no busses…the only way to get there is shoe leather. But it’s a very long walk; right at the edge of what… Continue Reading
The key to prepping is doing. The one major difference between being an effective prepper and some guy/gal who understand the need to prep is simple. Effective preppers do. Thunder’s just a noise, boys, lightning does the work Like every… Continue Reading
Opinions on the perfect composition for a Bug-Out Bag (BOB) abound in Prepper-World. So do opinions on the toughest superhero. Similarity: The one perfect BOB and the superheroes are equally real. I spent part of my day considering this as… Continue Reading
Five Super Cheap Preps For Any Budget Being low on cash doesn’t mean you have to be low on preparedness. There are many things you can do to improve your situation, come what may, even if you’re ‘ramen noodles and… Continue Reading
Surely The End Of The World As We Know It (TEOTWAWKI) at least would free us of the need to cut the lawn? Surely the Yard Police and Home Owners Association jerks would be the first to fall to the… Continue Reading
Maps are great and completely save your bacon. They can also be treacherous. In fact, the selfsame map can either provide a wealth of information or encourage all sorts of false conclusions about routes and travel times. The difference lies… Continue Reading
Perennial plants are a prepper’s best friend. You can put them in when you have the time, resources, and convenient shopping options. Then with minimal additional effort on your part, the food shows up year after year. Delivery trucks not… Continue Reading
You’re in the process of bugging out. Drama on the main roads caused you to seek out a back route. Those little blacktops aren’t well marked though, and now it’s the middle of the night and you’re not quite sure… Continue Reading
As I was putting my tent away, the thought occurred to me that children can be good for prepping. My daughter likes to camp in the backyard, roast smores and weenies, and play with the fire. I discovered I can… Continue Reading