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
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
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
“Stop.””Deer.” “Blocks.” Most times, Salty and I are all about coming to decisions jointly and not bossing one another about. There have been times though when one of us needed the other to instantly and efficiently take direction without questions… Continue Reading
When The Excrement Strikes The Rotary Oscillator Sooner or later, the Excrement will Strike the Rotary Oscillator (ESRO), or… as it’s more commonly stated, the Stuff will Hit The Fan (SHTF). Nobody knows how. Nobody knows when. Also unknown is… Continue Reading
Dual Purpose, One Radio One of the things I look for when buying short-range group-communications radios like GMRS/FRS and CB is that they also have a dual purpose… a NOAA weather radio built into the unit. I’ve also a couple… Continue Reading
Basic communications for preppers There are several legal choices available to the civilian to handle two-way communications needs. FRS: handheld radios only, fixed antenna, 0.5-watt fixed power, no repeaters, no license required (UHF band) GMRS: handheld, mobile, and base radios,… Continue Reading
Communications in the Post Apocalypse World (PAW) are going to be critical to the success and safety of a community. Communications Options There are several methods that can be used that do not rely on electricity or electronic devices, though… Continue Reading
We’ve been testing the ranges of our various GMRS / FRS radios. We all know the silly and outrageous claims made by manufacturers about the ranges of these radios. Anybody who has used them in a real-world setting knows to… Continue Reading
Time flies when you are having fun, and I’ve been enjoying posting here on 3BY for a full year now, making this post my first anniversary post! When I first introduced myself here, it was as a person who had… Continue Reading
Night vision (NV) equipment is an tricky subject for preppers, because it can provide a huge force multiplier in a defensive situation and can help eliminate unwanted pest animals who hunt by night. The problem is, of course, the dreaded… Continue Reading
Lessons from Puerto Rico The destruction in Puerto Rico is an opportunity for all of us to learn a few lessons. Prior to Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Puerto Rico’s largest problem was that the government had borrowed too much, and… Continue Reading
Introduction to Radio Communications I am not an expert on Radio communications, but I keep seeing questions on prepper forums with incorrect responses, so I decided to put together a little primer on the subject for my faithful readers, both… Continue Reading