Author: Damian Brindle
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How to Extend the Longevity of Your Equipment When Cut Off From Society: 12 Strategies
Preppers embrace life on their terms while isolated from society. They’re also equipped for challenges, so they have loads of tools and equipment. Some of these are used seasonally, while others are needed daily. Maintenance is nonnegotiable for your way of life, as you can’t quickly run into town for a spare part or service.…
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DIY Power Station Build
Portable power stations are nice to have, but they’re expensive. I recommend simply purchasing an appropriate power inverter and connecting it to your vehicle, but sometimes that’s not very convenient, such as when the weather is horrible outside. If you’re willing to spend a bit more to buy a lithium battery and an appropriate inverter,…
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Water Rights and Groundwater Access: How to Navigate Legal Complexities As A Prepper
You never know what water access will look like in an emergency, yet it’s the most critical, lifesaving thing to have in your kit. What if water is around but not drinkable? What open water sources can you pull from? Learn what you need to know so an upcoming disaster doesn’t compromise everything you’ve prepped…
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Inflation Data Red Hot, But No Need to Worry?
This week I’ve been pointing out that egg prices AND gold prices have rise substantially over the past year or two. I suggested that this is a precursor of worse times to come. But I also pointed out that I’m not a financial analyst, so my estimation isn’t necessarily the best one to go by.…
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Are Rising Gold Prices a Sign of Worse to Come?
Monday I mentioned that egg prices are on the rise, which I suspect you knew already. What concerns me is that rising prices across the board may be a sign to of worse things to come, but I’m only a paranoid prepper. 😉 Today I want to point out the rise in gold prices. They’re…
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Are Rising Egg Prices a Sign of Worse to Come?
I haven’t had to purchase eggs in years, at least until this past December. I was shocked to see that the organic / cage free eggs were nine dollars for a dozen at our local grocery store. The cheaper eggs were something like four or five dollars a dozen, but even that felt a tad…
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When is Prepping Frivolous?
Although the video creator below appears to consider prepping more like how I define homesteading, we generally agree on the purpose of prepping: being reading for relatively small problems in our lives, such as a power outage, ice storm, or a short-term hike in prices at the grocery store. Granted, it’s easy to continue this…
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Financial Preparedness Strategies for Preppers
Numerous examples of worldwide instability may have made you especially grateful for your preparedness-focused mindset lately while encouraging you to ensure you have your financial bases covered. What should you do to protect your finances if the economy collapses? Have an Emergency Fund Review your finances and calculate how much your monthly essentials cost. Then,…
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Emergency Water Storage: Best Practices for Wildfire Scenarios
Whether you’re a doomsday prepper or a concerned citizen in a vulnerable location, everyone should know how to keep and access water during a wildfire. It’s essential for survival and for staying strong in emergencies. Follow these best practices to prepare for trouble and maintain constant water security. Understanding Water Needs in Wildfire Situations In…