Watches may have gone out of style, but there are a lot of us who still wear them. My mom bought me my first watch for my 10th birthday. It was a small, brown analog Timex and I wore it with pride….
If you remember only one thing when it comes to prepping, remember the Rule of 3’s. At its core, the rule is as follows; the human body can last 3 weeks without food, three days without water and 3 hours without shelter….
Being a prepper is a unique journey. Mine started in Florida where I lived for most my life. My desire to learn more about prepping was focused on SiP or Sheltering in Place as a result of a natural disaster. This approach…
One of the things I learned moving to the PNW is it gets cold. After spending 40 years of my life in Florida, it took some adjusting to. A fireplace, while a kind of nice to have in Florida, was a lot…
I am a big proponent for cast iron. It is rugged, durable and is great for cooking. Plus, it’s cheap. You can buy a Lodge 10.5 or 12 inch skillet in the $30 range and it will last you a lifetime. I…
All of this survival and prepping stuff is still new to me. To be clear, I am no expert. This site is about me learning as I go and my journey through this process. Hopefully, this site will become a good place…
Rationalizing an expenditure for survival gear can be a challenge. You are buying things you hopefully will never need. Plus, the latest trend is trying to downsize and live simply, so the world of preppers and stocking up on disaster supplies are…
Food Storage Tips: Separating the Good from the Bad Proper food storage is crucial to maintaining the quality and safety of your groceries. However, some foods can react with each other, causing spoilage, contamination, or even creating new compounds that can be…
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA as most of us know them, knows all about emergency preparedness and they have put together some great emergency Checklists. They are, however, not all in one place, so here are all the current ones….
“To me, it’s simple: if you’ve got the time, use it to get ready. What else could you possibly have to do that’s more important? Yes, maybe you’ll learn how to do a few things you’ll never wind up actually needing to…
