Poor Richard’s Almanac: 200+ Years of Great Info
Few people have influenced the course of American history as Benjamin Franklin. Aside from his numerous liberty-related achievements and ingenious inventions, Franklin was also a prolific author, with his most well-known work arguably being Poor Richard’s Almanac. On December 19, 1732, Poor Richard’s Almanac was released to the American colonists, completely revolutionizing the world of…
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 MoreBugging Out on Foot in Winter
Greetings, Readers! Rest assured: this piece isn’t a variation of Robert Frost’s poem, “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening.” Or is it? Prose or poetry is where you find it, and (as Shakespeare said) “the play’s the thing.” When it comes to “bugging out,” you want neither comedy nor tragedy when the curtain rises…
Read MoreHow to Shop for Non-Preppers
Christmas is sneaking up on us, and while we’ve already talked gifts for preppers, what about those non-preppers in your life? How can you nudge them into preparedness? This is the year to think about functionality. Many of us need to be frugal right now, and we are likely surrounded by others that need to…
Read MoreCompounding Problems of the Recession
I keep looking at the statistics the United States is witnessing on inflation at the moment, and the compounding problems of a recession are both alarming and depressing. As we sink further into what I believe are just the beginning thralls of this, I can’t help but wonder what one can do to save money…
Read More7 Awesome Prepper Gifts for Christmas
Are you looking for some awesome prepper gifts for someone special in your life? How about a list of possible gifts to give to someone who is shopping for you? Do you want something other than a junky pre-made survival kit or bland emergency food supplies? If so, these gift ideas may be just what…
Read MoreSKYWARN Day is Here!
They watch the skies 24/7, ensuring nothing is out of the ordinary. You may not have ever heard about them, but they are out there keeping eyes on the clouds and the rivers. These are the SKYWARN spotters, a series of American citizens scattered across the nation who use their radios, interests, and time to…
Read MoreWhat is Stealth Camping and Why It’s Awesome for Preppers
Recently we looked at some training ideas to improve home preparedness. However, when your home is set and it’s time to move outdoors, stealth camping can be a challenging and fun way to improve fitness and boost tactical and self-reliance skills. Camping can take different styles and forms. Stealth camping, also called tactical camping, is…
Read MoreMason Jars: 20 Budget Friendly Uses for Your Mason Jars
Not all preppers are food production enthusiasts, but for those of us that are, few items are more ubiquitous than the popular Mason jar. Mason jars are so popular, in fact, that November 30 has been named National Mason Jar Day. History Mason jars were invented in 1858 by John Landis Mason. These jars were…
Read MoreTranshumanism: Wearing a Robot
Transhumanism? Famed transhumanist Ray Kurzweil has repeatedly written about the incoming Singularity – the time at which man and machine meld, to the point where some believe it will be difficult to distinguish between what is human and what is a machine. Kurzweil looks forward to this day, as do all other transhumanists, all of…
Read More