I’m starting my book review series with some suggestions of some of the best prepper fiction to read, and there’s a good chance you haven’t even heard of his favorite series of the bunch. Book one in the article is… Continue Reading
One of the most important parts of having an affordable “deep larder” is keeping food on hand that A) you like eating and B) that stays fresh enough to not have a bunch of waste. Pantry organizers can help. A… Continue Reading
Does James Wesley, Rawles’ book “How To Survive The End Of The World As We Know It” actually help us do what the title claims? In as much as any book could help in such a dire situation, yes. Does… Continue Reading
Review: Anker Compact Car Jump Starter and Portable Power Pack. I mentioned this item before, as part of a ‘prepared car’. Since I’ve had reason to use it lately, perhaps you might like to hear how it actually works. The… Continue Reading
Ever wish your Mosin had a peep sight? One of the biggest challenges for preppers who own Mosin Nagant rifles is their optics, or lack thereof. Mosins are notoriously difficult and expensive to put optics on, especially if one wishes… Continue Reading
The EOTech EXPS3 Holographic Sight is Salty & Spice’s holographic optic of choice. It has proven to be rugged and 100 percent reliable. We review it in this podcast. The EOTech EXPS3 Holographic Sight Here’s the manufacturer’s blurb about… Continue Reading
Today’s review is the Windham Weaponry SCR AR M4 flattop, commonly called the Windham M4. Wyndham M4 Philosophy Of Use: Primary defense weapon for tactical situations. There’s really no need to expound up on the .223/5.56 NATO MF AR platform’s… Continue Reading
Island of the Lost: Shipwrecked at the Edge of the World, by Joan Druett Island of the Lost is so improbable I’d have thought it a pretty heavy-handed morality tale … except it’s true. Two ships, with two very… Continue Reading
Experience is the best teacher … but is she really anyone’s favorite? Here’s your chance to learn from my mistakes, three prepper fails I made. Also, if you’re generous in the comments, to wring more good out of your own… Continue Reading
There’s probably no bigger “bogus” claims in all of advertising right now than the “range” claims of handheld GMRS / FRS “walkie talkie” radios (BTW I hate the name “walkie talkie”, it’s so very junior-high, isn’t it?). Behind the exaggerations… … Continue Reading
Today’s review is of the “The Ole Smoke Pole”, the single shot shotgun. Overview of the single shot shotgun: This review is going to be completely different than most of our other reviews (CLICKY), because I am not talking about… Continue Reading
Why are we reviewing the Yukon Growler? Why review what is essentially a really big beer Thermos on a preparedness site? Because it’s so very useful for when you have to stay outside in extreme weather. Three problems that this… Continue Reading
Louisiana Red Beans & Rice from Backpacker’s Pantry is a dehydrated pouch meal meant as camping supplies but certainly suitable as fairly shelf-stable and compact storage food that doesn’t need refrigeration. You add boiling water to the pouch, stir, seal… Continue Reading
Today’s review is the Kel-tec PF9 9mm concealed carry gun. The PF9 is a compact 9mm semi-auto double-action only weapon. Is this gun a great answer for concealed carry? Perhaps for you, definitely not for me. Kel-tec PF9 Philosophy Of… Continue Reading
We are always looking for medium-term storage food (3-5 years), and recently picked up a few Loma Linda products to test them out, including these “Swiss Stakes”. Yeah, that’s not a typo. First up? Loma Linda “Swiss Stakes”. The “Swiss… Continue Reading