Reducing the dependency on local infrastructure, infrastructure managed by the local municipalities is the goal of many that go off grid. Anyone that has been paying attention realizes that the residents of any size city or town are at the mercy of those in charge. Cities control … [Read more...] about Off Grid Living and Security: Some Things to Consider
Preparedness
Communications During a Crisis: Do You Have A Ham Radio License?
The first thought of some is that a license to operate a ham radio is worthless when the SHTF. Do what you have to do during a crisis is the thought of some regardless of rules and regulations. There of course, is some validity to this, but the point is that you are not in the … [Read more...] about Communications During a Crisis: Do You Have A Ham Radio License?
10 Reasons Aluminum Foil Should Be in Your Bug Out Bag
First, the technical stuff, which may be boring to some, but it may also give you some additional ideas for its use if you know what the properties of aluminum foil really are. Aluminum foil replaced "tin foil" around 1910. Prior this to this time tin was commonly used and used … [Read more...] about 10 Reasons Aluminum Foil Should Be in Your Bug Out Bag
Threat Assessment Power Grid/Communications Going Down
Probability Low to Medium The thought was originally to put an EMP threat in the title, it was left out however, because it is becoming increasingly obvious that the power grid can be damaged, or even destroyed by other than an EMP attack. This does not mean however, the … [Read more...] about Threat Assessment Power Grid/Communications Going Down
The Lone Wolf Prepper Continued
The Lone Wolf Prepper versus Prepper Groups: Is There a Middle Ground Somewhere Some of you may be under the impressions that if you are not in a Prepper group then you are considered a lone wolf Prepper. There is a middle ground, however. It is not an either or situation, and … [Read more...] about The Lone Wolf Prepper Continued