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Everyday Carry Items To Be Used For Personal Protection 2 Aug 2013 | 11:06 pm

This article is by Cameron Green, of Green Academy of Personal Protection (GAPP). The key to everyday carry (or EDC) is not burdening yourself with too much nonsense but still having the necessary too...

My Guerrilla Berkey Water Filter Project in 20 Minutes or Less 13 Jul 2013 | 11:18 pm

As far as I am concerned, this project has been well overdue.  Especially in the wakes of both hurricanes Irene and Sandy.  With hurricane season just barely upon us, and the loss of power, etc. last ...

Are Pre-2011 Nickels Worth the Hedge? 30 Jun 2013 | 02:11 am

It has been argued by those in the prepper and survival community that because nickels (pre-2011ish) contain 75% copper and 25 % nickel will appreciate with inflation and/or precious metals.  It’s bee...

Summer’s Here, Work, Future Plans, and Prepping 26 Jun 2013 | 12:27 am

Well, summer is officially upon us.  When it came it came with heat and humidity.  With that there are supposed to be severe thunder storms all week here in NJ.  I’m getting used to the rain, and am g...

Quick Review of the Gerber Bear Grylls Knife Sharpener 2 Apr 2013 | 12:57 am

I picked this up over the weekend because when I was out at the family home / Bug Out Location, I realized I forgot a knife sharpener.  So, when I ran out to pick a couple items up for the family dinn...

New Jersey Preparedness and Alternative Energy Show – April 20th, in Woodbury, NJ 27 Mar 2013 | 07:34 pm

I just got off the phone with Steve Schanne over at Off Grid Warehouse, a NJ based provider of preparedness gear and supplies.  Steve has been promoting a FREE, Yes FREE Alternative Energy and Prepare...

Homemade Electrolyte Replacements (Homemade Gatorade) 26 Mar 2013 | 12:52 am

My girlfriend’s dog has been sick the past couple of days.  Dehydrated, lethargic, etc.   This got me thinking when I was doing several searches online for how to adequately keep him hydrated.  By doi...

Swiss Army Knives. The Almost Forgotten Survival Tool, by Me…. 8 Mar 2013 | 09:41 pm

I almost forgot about them.  I did.  I had a couple of them as a kid, that sadly were misplaced.  I’m talking about the Swiss Army Knife.  With multi-tools being so popular for various reasons I liter...

Hedging Economic Bets, Why I Buy Junk Silver and Silver Rounds 27 Feb 2013 | 02:00 pm

As I can afford to do it, I have been buying silver.  Mostly silver rounds. I have a small stash of silver rounds primarily in hopes of hedging my bets against economic downturn or to hopefully capita...

Review of the Peak 1,200W Mobile Power Outlet/Inverter for My Bug Out Vehicle 25 Feb 2013 | 02:00 pm

I recently purchased a Bug Out Vehicle.  Admittedly it is a 1990 Jeep YJ/Wrangler.  It was clearly the base model.  However, it has a lift kit, bigger tires, and a few amenities you might want in a bu...

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