The bulk core of most long term preparedness supplies are grains and legumes (e.g. – rice, oats, wheat, beans, etc.). Prolonged survival situations where a diet is dependent on these foods will create food lethargy. While most think food lethargy is the least of...
Face it… if a SHTF event happens, you may have to endure many sleepless nights. This is especially true if you have not networked with other individuals who can help take shifts. Have you considered the sleep deprivation factor into your prepping? Even if you...
Why would a bushcraft ladder be a good idea? Lots of reasons actually… Reach wild edibles like fruits, nuts, etc that are high in trees. Reach birds nests for eggs Get a height advantage for a look out Cross a small crevasse Use the...
Boston Bombings, Aurora Colorado Shooting, Ferguson – All these events unleashed a full frontal view of exactly how militarized our local police departments have become. While armored personnel carriers, molle tactical vests, and heavy weaponry carried by today’s police forces is not “newsworthy” anymore,...
It has been almost a year and a half since I started leading The Cincinnati Survival / Preparedness Group. The group has about 300 members, of which around 200 rotate in and out of class meetings of approximately 50 people. However, it was never always this...
There’s been a stunning trend of cases this year which point to the fact that your body is no longer your own. Say goodbye to getting second opinions or customizing your treatment. If a doctor feels that his expertise is right and you are wrongfully...
I feel like one of those Capital One Credit Card Commercials – “Who wouldn’t want to save 50% more cordage?” If you have ever built a semi-permanent to permanent bushcraft shelter, you’ll find that each joint takes ALOT of cordage. A secure lashing requires...
When I add any electronic item to by bug out bag, I try to ensure I do not vary the types of batteries. Why? Very simply, to keep it simple. For the most part, any electronics I do carry are AA. This is...
Today I led a teaching session on “better” survival knots at our Meetup.com group – Cincinnati Survival/Preparedness group. We had about 42 people RSVP, had a lot of fun, and learned a lot of knots. Below is a download of the presentation I delivered which...
There is no doubt that land navigation using compass and map is a necessary skill for a prepper. However, training materials out there are either too simple or too lengthy (e.g. – military reference). Below are files of a 5 part series on land...