Author: Damian Brindle
Will SNAP (Food Stamp) Cuts Collapse Society?
A reader recently asked me my thoughts on the SNAP (supplemental nutritional assistance program) cuts that took effect on November 1st. She asked if it could “crash the food and medical systems.” I told her that anything was possible, but I agreed with her that Congress would likely step in before it gets to that…
20 Ways to Increase Sleeping Bag Warmth
It must be getting colder outside because I’m on the hunt for ways to keep warm lately … either that or the YouTube algorithm sent me down a rabbit hole because every other video they recommend has something to do with cold weather survival, lol. (Or maybe they know something I don’t and are trying…
Do Mylar Blankets Really Keep You Warm?
I’ve never been a huge fan of mylar blankets for survival use. Although I have a few in our vehicles and one or two in our bug out bags because, well, I had plenty, they’ve never been my go-to option. After all, they’re just a thin sheet of mylar (layered plastic) that are, like the…
Greenhouse Tomato Overgrowth
About two months ago, I really started to despise being outside because my allergies have been horrible. So, I stopped taking care of the garden and almost everything else outdoors. Thankfully, my youngest son and father-in-law (and my wife to a point) kept up with mowing, which I’ve always disliked. Honestly, yard work has been…
10 Item Worth More Than Gold When SHTF
This is a long video, so I won’t blame you if you don’t want to sit and watch it all. But as somebody who has been preparing for a long time (SensiblePrepper, in this case) he has a lot of knowledge. This video goes beyond the basics of water and food that we all know…
Is Bugging Out Stupid?
While I moved the start time of the video below up about two and a half minutes, you could jump forward to about the 5:30 mark to get to the heart of the bug out talk. My comments follow below. Although the video wasn’t what I expected it to be (a discussion on the pros…
What the Experts Say About Climate-Driven Heat Waves — and What Preppers Should Do Now
If you think summer’s getting hotter every year, you’re not imagining it. Climate experts have confirmed that heat waves are intensifying worldwide, posing significant threats to health, power systems and everyday survival. For preppers, knowledge equals readiness. Here’s what the science says about climate-driven heat and what you can do right now to stay ahead…
DIY Gel Fuel: How to (Sterno)
I’d never considered what gel fuel was made of, but apparently it’s only three ingredients: calcium carbonate (antacid tablets, egg shells, or chalk), acetic acid (white vinegar), and alcohol (denatured alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, methanol, or grain alcohol). And while I’m not sure I’ll ever try this idea considering it’s just easier to buy Sterno cans,…
Oxygen Absorbers or Vacuum Sealing: Which is Best?
I used to use my vacuum sealer all the time many years ago. I stashed all sorts of things in the rolls, from an assortment of food to perishables for my bug out bags; I’ve even tried stuffing clothing and small fleece sleeping bags in them. Why? Because I could! But at some point I…
