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Add This Wristwatch to Your EDC Preps (or something very similar)
A month or so ago I posted a video by Wranglerstar that discussed finding north using a wristwatch. For some reason I recently watched the video again and began to take note of what he said about the important characteristics that a watch should exhibit, including: Analog (not digital) – It’s impossible to use a digital…
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Review of Hoppe’s BoreSnake – Easiest Rifle Cleaning System Ever!
I’d never heard of the BoreSnake until a few months ago and, to be honest, I’ve only used it once since I bought it but I could immediately tell I’m already in love with it! The BoreSnake is without a doubt the easiest way I’ve seen to clean a long gun. Since I wasn’t sure about…
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Big Dog or Small Dog for Survival? What Say You?
From time to time the question of dogs come up from a survival standpoint and, well, I’m thinking about it again today. While we do have a dog–he’s a rat terrier mix and about 35 pounds–our dog is getting older and may be taking a permanent dirt nap in the next few years. My wife…
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The Strap Wrench – An Unexpected Tool to Include in Your Preps
I’ve had a pair of strap wrenches for a long time. Here’s what one looks like if you’re unaware (it’s not what I own but probably better): They are, in fact, something I believe my dad gave me as a gift years ago… and to this day I’m still thankful he gave me these wonderful…
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5 Great Ways to Benefit from the Sun’s Power
I’m a huge fan of utilizing whatever I have around me and using the power of nature is no exception. I’ve mentioned in the past, however, that I’m not a very “out of the box” type of thinker so it helps me tremendously to have seen what can be done by others first. So, without further ado,…
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When’s The Last Time You Actually Checked and Replaced Critical Batteries?
Batteries are important to so many things we rely on as preppers, from flashlights to headlamps, weather radios, two-way radios, and even portable heaters, fans, and more. They’re even more critical for bug out bags and vehicle kits for the simple fact that these are the only batteries (and resources) you have to rely upon when…
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Review of The Western Front – Fictional Account of a Post-SHTF World
I was asked by the author if I was interested in reviewing his book, The Western Front, and though I said yes I was hesitant because I wasn’t sure I would make the time to read a novel anytime soon. After all, I can’t remember the last time I actually read a book for enjoyment…
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Can You Find These 7 Critical Survival Items in the Dark? (And One Bonus Find)
Darkness can be both an ally and your worst enemy, especially when you’re in a hurry. And, as life would have it, disasters tend to happen at night, in the dark, while you’re fast asleep, and without warning. With this in mind I strongly suggest you have the following items nearby your bedside (somewhat in my…
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Should American Children Learn Spanish or Chinese to Prepare for Their Future?
So, we’ve decided to homeschool our kids starting this year and one of the things we would like our children to learn is a foreign language. Our problem is that we are in disagreement as to what language they should learn: the language of the eventual majority (Spanish) or the language of our debt collectors, the Chinese?…