Guest post by ‘restoringBrad’ What is OPSEC Basically, OPSEC is used to describe a means of keeping sensitive or potentially sensitive information “secure” or private. This prevents said information from being used to your disadvantage by others. Most of us have heard the advice about what to do if we’re …
I have been wearing Propper tactical pants for 9 years and counting. Propper is a particular brand which I originally researched years ago which had all of the functionality that I was looking for. I still find them to be one of the best. For many years I’ve rarely worn …
If a can of food is dented, it may be unsafe to eat its food contents, and may need to be discarded. But not all dented food cans are ‘bad’ – some of them may be perfectly safe. Here’s how to tell the difference if a dented can of food …
Whether out in the woods, camping, hiking, or at home in the backyard, mosquitoes are not equal opportunity biters. Some people seem to actually attract mosquitoes and are constantly bit while others not so much. Why is that? Particularly with the health risks associated with a mosquito bite, it may …
This weekly post is an open-forum, though preferably focusing on what we all did this week for our prepping & preparedness. Comment and voice your thoughts, opinions, accomplishments, concerns, or questions for others on any general topic of preparedness. This weekly open-forum is for any off-topic conversation during the …
Here we go again, another school shooting. Santa Fe, Texas, a small city just south of Houston. Something surely has changed over these past few decades making school shootings more common place. Yes? I read this comment from one of the online reports: Schools from my era where not fenced, …
‘NH Michael’ is an advocate of having a ‘Plan B Olive Barrel’ and recently said the following: I remember my Drill SGT saying the more you Sweat in Training (and Preparing) the less you bleed. It’s hard to prepare for what you refuse to consider. It’s a lot of Sweat …
When it rains, there’s a stunning amount of water that falls from the sky! Rainwater collection adds up very quickly for every square foot that you’re able to capture from water runoff. To put it in perspective I’m going to use an ordinary Tarp of various sizes to give you …
Preparedness / Protection for your electronic equipment with a quality surge protector is a form of ‘modern survival’ 😉 I want to share with you what I have determined to be a very high quality choice for effective surge protection (not the cheap protection that you might find in your …
What are the signs of a tornado? How do you know when a tornado is forming or approaching? Here are 10 signs that a tornado may be imminent: (UPDATED) 1. The Cloud Base is actually rotating (EVEN IF SLOWLY). Look at the bottom of the cloud base which normally …
I believe that working towards these three goals will change your life. 1. Food Independence (or at least working on it) 2. No Debt 3. Paid-For House A MSB regular commenter (Lauren) mentioned these three points not too long ago and I felt compelled to post it separately for your …
A survival knife along with a fire starter is a highly recommended combination for bushcraft, wilderness activities, hiking, camping, and general survival preparedness. Some may prefer a survival knife combination where the sheath includes a holder for a fire starter such as a firesteel / ferro (ferrocerium) rod. Morakniv Bushcraft …
This weekly post is an open-forum, though preferably focusing on what we all did this week for our prepping & preparedness. Comment and voice your thoughts, opinions, accomplishments, concerns, or questions for others on any general topic of preparedness. This weekly open-forum is for any off-topic conversation during the …
This post originally aired years ago when we lived in ‘sunny’ California. I wanted to re-post it and discover if any of you currently have a solar oven or live in a climate where it would be useful more than just a few months a year 😉 We will be …
