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
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
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
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