There’s a new virus in town, and no one is happy about it. Could this be it? Could the recently emerged coronavirus from China be the source of the next great pandemic? Why are people worried about the new coronavirus?… Continue Reading
The bug-out bag is a prepper standard — for excellent reasons. There are many situations that can be made a lot better by being able to grab a well-stocked bag as you head out the door. But what constitutes “well-stocked”?… Continue Reading
First Aid Kit/Trauma Bag: Thought I’d share what I put together in my first aid kit & trauma bag. A few years ago I splurged on an Adventure Medical Marine 3000 medical kit. It’s styled to be stowed in a… Continue Reading
Five Must-Have Bug Out Bag Items Preparation is the key to surviving a disaster, and that’s why a Bug Out Bag is a beloved essential of many keen survivalists. However, included in a Bug Out Bag should be the ultimate… Continue Reading
After a recent post on earthquake preparedness, a reader indicated an interest in knowing what earthquakes did to wells (both water and gas) and their distribution. The question made me conclude I didn’t know enough about that topic, so I… 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
Stripped Lowers as 2nd Amendment Insurance I haven’t written anything for BBBY in some time, but I hope to be returning with a few posts in the near future. As a quick update, I have “Escaped from the People’s Republic… 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
Earthquake fears in the Mid-South are rising following a series of quakes felt throughout the bootheel of Missouri. Locals Concerned With Earthquake One of the major earthquake faults in North America is located around the New Madrid area of Southern… Continue Reading
Hit the trail? In November 2016, my wife and I were both lamenting that we needed more exercise and that we wanted to spend more time doing things we enjoyed. She hit upon the idea of going hiking more… Continue Reading
Range Report. 1/02/2020 Guns: Walther PPQ M2 .9mm Luger I used Federal Black Pack 115 gr FMJ ammo for practice and noted that I had a magazine seating issue using that. I use Hornady for carry ammo and had no… Continue Reading
So, I had the opportunity to use Wound Seal powder on myself tonight and I thought I’d share the experience 😂. Wound Seal Powder We often talk about carrying QuikClot and similar products in our medical supplies and bug out bags,… Continue Reading
Bugging Out Isn’t Always Ideal It is a common misconception, even among those who have been involved with prepping for quite some time, that bugging out should be your primary plan in an emergency. I’m not quite certain why that… Continue Reading
Air travel is a problem area for preppers in many ways. Conglomerations of thousands of strangers in a big population center. The need to travel light. The uncertainty that whatever you do bring will arrive at the same destination as… Continue Reading
Food Solutions For Preppers With Allergies By Ali Ball Food allergies are an everyday condition in the USA, with one 2019 study conducted by the Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, finding that 10.8% of all Americans have a food allergy. That means one in… Continue Reading