Dec
05

Using a Scanner for Prepper Security and Intel Gathering

Something to consider when thinking about security for a bug-in or bug-out situation is your ability to monitor the two-way radio activity of groups that could potentially threaten yours. Roaming gangs may well use “off the shelf” two-way radios to plan and execute robberies. In this case, you will want to be able to monitor … Continue reading »

Jun
04

Summer of Preparation at the Bug Out Location…Update 1

The summer of 2012 for me has been and will be a summer of intensive preparation at my bug out location. My bug out location is just a few miles from my current home and my wife and I currently have plans to build an addition onto the current home there and move in by … Continue reading »

Mar
03

Collecting “Weeds” for Your Food Supply Post-Catastrophe

Naturally, as a prepper, you will want to make considerable efforts to learn gardening skills and practice those skills on an annual basis. You will also stockpile canned and freeze dried foods to supplement your annual harvest after the excrement hits the rotating device. However, there are considerable bounties of edible “weeds” all around us … Continue reading »

Dec
27

AlertSomeone for your Catastrophe Network

An avid prepper, @VernSix, has created a free we based service called AlertSomeone that will automatically notify up to 10 people via email if you tell the system that you will arrive back by a certain time and do not arrive back by that time to cancel the alert. Although this system would be limited … Continue reading »

Jul
22

Three Essential Items for Treating Gunshot Wounds

In a world without rule of law (WROL), which is a high likelihood following a major catastrophe or complete economic collapse, one of the most critical medical capabilities will be the ability to treat gunshot wounds. Unfortunately, there are many gunshot wounds that will simply be untreatable, such as those to the head or heart. … Continue reading »

Jul
12

Essential Bugout Equipment…A Fuel Transfer Pump

I must preface this post with one fact…I do not recommend bugging out post-collapse because of the extreme danger that is likely associated with doing so. However, for those of you who live in big cities or must travel a few miles to get to your catastrophe network’s destination of choice…bugging out might be a … Continue reading »