Author: Damian Brindle

  • 18 Essential Dog Commands (for the Wilderness and more)

    18 Essential Dog Commands (for the Wilderness and more)

    A canine companion can be an excellent addition to your crew. However, it’s vital they have the necessary skills to aid in your survival efforts. Here are 18 commands to teach your dog, plus why they’re such a valuable addition to your homestead. The Utility of Dogs Your pup is capable of great things and…

  • Costco Inflation Check!

    Costco Inflation Check!

    Look, if I could go to Costco every week, I would. I love that place. But, my wife prefers we’re not in the poor house because I’m a “crazy” prepper, so we compromise…meaning she says I get to go once a month and that’s that. But I’ve been noticing recently, let’s say over the past…

  • Revamped Survival Course. You Interested?

    Revamped Survival Course. You Interested?

    I’d been racking my brain on another survival book to write. But, to be honest, I’m not coming up with much right now. At least, nothing that’s interesting to me. Then it dawned on me: why not revamp my 5 Minute Survival Blueprint Course? So, that’s what I’m working on. Aside from updating the month-long…

  • When Money Dies: Lessons on Hyperinflation from Weimar Germany

    When Money Dies: Lessons on Hyperinflation from Weimar Germany

    I’ve long believed that hyperinflation is coming to America. The problem is that I don’t know when. Granted, we could see spells of deflation, stagflation, or some combination of the above, so who’s to say precisely what to expect. What I can say is that if you’re not prepared for such events before they strike,…

  • Dieting Sucks, But Survival Diets Will Suck More!

    Dieting Sucks, But Survival Diets Will Suck More!

    About a month ago, my wife convinced me that we needed to go on a diet. In part to lose weight, but also to adjust our eating habits away from processed foods and, really, all the yummy stuff. Sadly, as we age, I can tell we need to do better with taking care of ourselves…

  • SHTF Bug Out? You’re Kidding Yourself

    SHTF Bug Out? You’re Kidding Yourself

    I figured I’d stir the pot a bit today since it’s Friday and I’ve got most of my “honey do” list done for the week. Plus, I haven’t been freeze-drying anything either with the garden having wound down weeks ago (we also had a hail storm devastate the area) so here goes nothing… What got…

  • Escape and Evasion Tactics, Urban Survival Techniques

    Escape and Evasion Tactics, Urban Survival Techniques

    There are three videos below. The first is nearly an hour long, and the other two are about a half hour each. I know that’s a lot of time to invest in a single day, but I strongly encourage you to take the time (maybe bookmark this post) and watch them through at some point.…

  • How to Survive the 7 Most Dangerous Extreme Weather Events

    How to Survive the 7 Most Dangerous Extreme Weather Events

    Extreme weather events are some of the most destructive forces on Earth. They can wipe out entire communities in minutes and cause billions of dollars in damage. Advancements in weather forecasting technology have allowed people to anticipate these disasters before they strike, but they can still be deadly even with prior preparation. Here’s how preppers…

  • Better Body Armor and a CCW Option

    Better Body Armor and a CCW Option

    I’ve been looking into body armor again. It’s been a long time since I’ve purchased anything, and it appears that things have come a long way from heavy steel plates and uncomfortable carriers. While ceramic plates were an option back then, they were expensive. Not anymore, because at RMA Defense, you can get 10″x12″ ceramic…