(For our regular readers, I’m sorry you’ve heard so little from me of late. Work got extra tricky while we were dealing with the pandemic disruptions, and I just didn’t have the mental energy. I hope you’ve all been getting… Continue Reading
Miles lay between us, and more miles between us and home. No phones, no lights, no motorcars; not a single luxury. The rendezvous plan had eroded away with the trail in front of me. How would we connect? When trouble… Continue Reading
You need to get out of there. So do thousands of other people. Most of those people will be slowed to a crawl or stopped dead because their road is blocked. Will you? This is the second installment of our… Continue Reading
I’ve been reading a book, The 29th Day, by a young man who survived a bear mauling that occurred deep in the northern wilderness. There came a moment when I heard his description and just cringed. “Doh! No, don’t do… Continue Reading
The fall of 2020 has had its own soundtrack for prepping, and the refrain I’ve been hearing is “Item “X” is disappearing from the shelves; Stock up Now!” It’s a very popular tune; but I can’t recommend the lyrics. Follow… Continue Reading
Clothing Clothing is a basic need, but moving from a sometimes-cold climate in People’s Republic of New Jersey (PRNJ) to the mild to hot climate of South Carolina has caused me to reevaluate my wardrobe. I might as well make… Continue Reading
For many, pets are just as much part of the family as any member who walks on two legs. We would no sooner leave a dog or cat to fend for itself after a disaster than we would a child.… Continue Reading
Cash in the BOB? Should you have cash in your bug out bag (BOB) or other emergency kit? I see that question pop up from time to time. Here’s my take on it. What seems to be a running… 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
The Wuhan coronavirus has reportedly killed tens of thousands … of household pets. Not by direct infection, but by dehydration and starvation. Between quarantine travel restrictions and admission to hospitals, tens of thousands of Chinese citizens have been unexpectedly kept… Continue Reading
Make Sure You’re Prepared To Tackle Mold In An Emergency Shelter By Ali Ball The Institute of Medicine cites evidence linking exposure to mold with a number of health problems, including conditions of the upper respiratory tract, coughing, and exacerbated symptoms… Continue Reading
Prepping: A Team Approach Many people have woken up to the realization that long-term preparedness requires a team approach. Community survival planning is the way to go. Of course, that means you need to be in touch with others in… Continue Reading
Preppers prepare for hard times; but there’s a glitch. We want to be prepared for the next disaster … so we prep to be ready for the last disaster. An example of preparing for the last disaster In 1877, the Firth (Bay)… Continue Reading
It Begins With Water My good friend Rich Beresford III from Around the Cabin will often say that the first thing he asks someone new to prepping is, “What are you going to do for water?” He’s right to ask the… Continue Reading
FSA Flexible Spending Accounts & Prepping Just a reminder, if you have a health flexible spending account (FSA) with money left in it, you only have a few weeks to spend it… for those of us who actually have a… Continue Reading