Posts by Brian Duff
154: The Five Golden Rules of Preparedness with Casey Telger
Casey Telger of PreparednessHive.com and I discuss Casey’s Five Golden Rules of Preparedness in this episode. Casey’s Five Golden Rules of Preparedness are organic—growing from Casey’s personal preparedness journey. These are rules that apply to preparedness regardless of the situation. According to Casey, “You can’t skirt them. They are foundational elements of everyone’s journey.” 1.…
Read MoreHow to Be a Prepper: 11-Step Guide to Prepping Success
Being a prepper is one of the most important things you can do to prepare for an emergency. How would your family survive a disaster if they didn’t have any food, water, or shelter? How about when society collapses, and there are no more stores to buy supplies from? The best way to be prepared…
Read More153: Family Prepping: Comforts vs. Wants with Morgan
In today’s episode, Morgan (Rogue Preparedness) and I discuss her family’s move to Alaska and what homesteading in Alaska was like. Then we get into comforts versus wants and how many preppers’ primary plan is to suck rather than plan to thrive. Morgan likes to say, “Our needs are our wants, and our wants are…
Read More152: Top 4 Prepping Concerns for 2023 with Dale Goodwin
In today’s episode, Dale and I discuss what we see as the four most concerning situations for 2023. These four scenarios to prepare for in 2023 are: Economy / Supply Chain Issues The economy is a definite concern moving into 2023. In our opinion, it requires that people plan that the economy is going to…
Read More151: Realistic Prepping with Jim Cobb
In this episode, Jim Cobb (Real World Prepping) and I discuss Realistic Prepping and Jim’s new book Prepper’s Long-Term Survival Guide: 2nd Edition. Realistic Prepping is something many preppers struggle with. For example, many preppers worry more about an unlikely nuclear apocalypse than the far more likely job loss with follow-on financial hardship. Regardless of…
Read MoreMy Diagnostic Medical Kit (A Paramedic’s Personal Gear)
As an experienced remote paramedic, I’ve assembled what I feel is a well-rounded, very effective kit of diagnostic medical gear. This is gear that, when assembled, helps turn basic first-aid kits into aid bags of life-saving medical supplies. This article is based on my first-hand experience, which over the years, helped me to create a…
Read MoreMental Fortitude: 7 Steps to Develop Mental Toughness
Mental fortitude is a necessary part of life for anyone intent on facing and successfully overcoming adversity. Mental toughness allows us to rise to the occasion when doing so is difficult, dangerous, or overwhelming. Likewise, our level of mental fortitude determines if we crack under pressure when the chips are down. Therefore it’s crucial to…
Read MoreBenchmade Infidel 3300: Best Review & Guide (2023)
The Benchmade Infidel 3300 is a push-button, out-the-front (OTF), automatic-opening and closing (double action), double-edged knife. This fully automatic knife has a cool factor of 10, with the heft and grip that I associate with solid, well-built Benchmade knives. If you’re in the market for a Benchmade Infidel, this review is for you! Disclaimer: This article…
Read More7 Best Black Friday Sales For Preppers! (2022)
I’ve never been too much into Black Friday deals and the hype that comes with this time of year. However, I’m changing my tune this year, with inflation rising and the cost of everything going through the roof. So, I’m passing on some of the sources I use to stay on top of my prepper…
Read MoreIs Optics Planet Legit? (My Personal Experience)
A question I’ve heard and repeatedly read over the past several years is, “Is Optics Planet legit?” Since people, possibly you, are considering giving OpticsPlanet (OP) your business, it is a 100% legitimate question. And that’s precisely the concern I will discuss in this article. So, if you’re considering OP for your next online shopping…
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