Spend more than about 8 seconds in any survival related forum and you’ll hear some variation on this phrase – Skills are better than Stuff. The basic premise at work here is that learning skills is a more valuable investment… Continue Reading
Proximity Negates Skill This is a security and defense concept that is intuitive for some people but needs to be explained to others. The simplest way to think about it is this — the closer an attacker is to you,… Continue Reading
Spend more than about 8 seconds in any survival related forum and you’ll hear some variation on this phrase – Skills are better than Stuff. Skills vs Stuff The basic premise at work here is that learning skills is a… Continue Reading
Five Super Cheap Preps For Any Budget Being low on cash doesn’t mean you have to be low on preparedness. There are many things you can do to improve your situation, come what may, even if you’re ‘ramen noodles and… Continue Reading
The power’s out, and there’s *no pizza delivery*! Oh, the Horror! O wait, you’re a prepper. You’ve plenty of food on hand. No need to panic. Instead, it’s time for a Prepper’s Barbecue! How much have you tried eating your… Continue Reading
Here are some examples of Tradesman’s Tools that could be stockpiled and either used and the product/service bartered, or their USE bartered out. One wouldn’t barter away the tools that bring in the food. (Again, I don’t have all the… Continue Reading
Barter Items & Skill Sets To Trade is the fourth part of a series. You can read Part 1 HERE, and Part 2 HERE, and Part 3 HERE. To stock goods for barter and trade or not? Personally, I do not… Continue Reading