We start the new year a little late, but it's all good. Discussining survival books and a look back on the big stories of 2014 and how they really relate to preppers.
Being prepared often means having a lot of different bags and packs. One bag you should have is a Get Home Bag.It's easy to assume this bag should be the same as a survival pack, or bug out bag, or 72-hour kit, but it's not the same thing.T
Yes, finally! I was able to snag some free time to record a podcast when the house was quiet. This wasn't the one I was planning on, but decided to go ahead and record one while I had the time. In the podcast, I catch up on some recent events.
Hurricane and Tropical Storm Preparedness - Talking with Rob Lightbown of Crown Weather Services about Tropical Storms & Hurricanes: When is hurricane season? Hazards, Home prep tips before a hurricane even forms, Hurricane preparedness tips, E
One of the biggest challenges we face in our preparedness plans is food storage. Freeze-dried food has a long shelf life, but can be expensive. Now, you can freeze dry your food at home with the Harvest Right In Home Freeze Dryer. It's a great
An interview with Jorge Perdomo, co-founder of the goTenna. The goTenna is a unique device that allows you to send text and map data from one smartphone to another, without the need for the cellular phone infrastructure. Whether in an urban cit
Ebola - Why you need to stop panicking about it. Important information on why the Ebola outbreak isn't as nearly as bad as the media is having us believe. Listen to find out why.
Marjory Wildcraft is called the "Martha Stewart of Self-Reliance" and she will show you how to grow half of your food in less than an hour per day if you click here. Most recently, Marjory was featured as an expert in sustainable living by Nat
On this episode, I discuss using cast iron and seasoned steel for everyday cooking. I also go over a 1944 WWII study on starvation, which I think can give us some good information on how and why we need to make sure we are storing enough calori
In this podcast, we discuss the various current news stories and how, or whether, they should be a concern to you and your preparedness plan.Topics Covered: Ebola, Dollar demise, Border issues, ISIS control of radioactive material, Hackers at
-= PODCAST TOPICS =-Economy: U.S. Economy Expanding by 1.5%, But Inflation Is 3-5%, Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers (BLS), From Episode 128, The generally accepted definition for hyperinflation is a 100% increase over a 3 year period.
Talking with security expert, Fred Henss, about maintaining your personal security. Fred has given this class to thousands of people and it's one of the more popular classes that he teaches. I've asked him to go over his class with us.This is
Kiddie pools provide a unique aspect in a container, as their short, wide profiles aren't generally available in other forms. This makes them good options for a variety of things. I cover the article I did for TheSurvivalMom.com.
On this episode, I talk about some considerations for maintaining a preparedness level while traveling. I have a different sort of outlook on this and share it on the podcast. I also talk about several news articles that you should be aware of,
This isn't an easy topic, because there are a lot of variables to account for, and some people can be very good at hiding who they really are.It's like finding a spouse, you can't tell from just a few dates.Many people that seem like they wou
Let's go to the phones and take some calls: - How do I know I'm on the right path when preparing?- What are bank holidays and area safe deposit boxes really safe?- How much food should I store?