A wood burning stove should be a part of every prepper’s heating plan, especially if you live in cold northern climates. Pellet stoves and gas stoves are not sustainable because you can only stock so many pellets and even less gas. Woodstoves, on the other hand, run on a sustainable energy source that you can … Continue reading »
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 »
Dec
04
A Standardized Coded Matrix for Secure Prepper Communications
Two fundamental parts of a network of preppers are operational security (OpSec) and communications, particularly radio communications. Without these two parts, a network cannot easily function together and or would be compromised to those seeking to steal or attack your network. Unfortunately, radio communications and OpSec don’t usually go well together since most civilian radio … Continue reading »
Nov
30
Collapse Occupations…Educate and Equip Yourself Today
The best way to select a post-SHTF occupation is to find a hobby or activity that interests you and learn how to do it in a way that will make you money or allow you to barter. However, you must plan ahead because turning a hobby into an occupation will require you to stockpile the … Continue reading »
Nov
28
The Most Commonly Forgetten Item for EMP Protection…Lights!
Many preppers protect their critical electronic devices from Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) using a variety of sealed metal containers to serve as Faraday cages. An EMP is a strong radio wave pulse that results from a high altitude nuclear detonation or specialized EMP weapons, known as eBombs. This EMP would destroy nearly every piece of modern … Continue reading »
Nov
09
Diabetic Survival in a SHTF Scenario
One of the most challenging things to prepare for is a type 1 (insulin dependent) member of your network. However, contrary to what some believe it is possible to do and being a diabetic prepper does not have to be an oxymoron. Type 1 diabetics don’t have to count themselves dead when the SHTF if … Continue reading »
Sep
02
Clarification on Preppers Usage of Ch 4 and the American Redoubt
I have gotten a lot of feedback since I released the updated version of the Standardized Prepper Communications Plan that included the use of Ch 4 for CB, FRS/GMRS, and MURS. I was not aware, but a group known as the American Redoubt Radio Operators Network (AmRRON) had already chosen the use of Ch 3 … Continue reading »
Aug
27
Summer of Preparation at the Bug Out Location…Update 7
Since my last update, I’ve met two more of my prepper goals for the summer, leaving only the addition of a few fruit trees before I have met everything I set out to do. This month, I have finished my security “crowsnest” and installed a small tool shed that is also a functioning pit toilet. … Continue reading »
Aug
13
Additions to the Standardized Amateur Radio Prepper Communications Plan
I have received feedback over the past few months regarding a few additions to the Standardized Amateur Radio Communications Plan. I have given some considerations to these suggestions and would like to propose the following additions: FRS/GMRS (Family Radio Service/General Mobile Radio Service) Channel 4 (462.6375 MHz) be designated for “prepper” use in local communities. … Continue reading »
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