Survival:Beyond the Bug-Out Bag
We all agree that being prepared for an emergency is important. That's why preparing a "Bug Out Bag" that will allow you can grab and go can be a lifesaver. So I began posting information here over 6 years ago, and I'm updating that information regularly. I've also gone beyond the traditional products. Because creating "the bag" is just the first step to being prepared, not the final product. We now know we each need to have at least 30 days of essential supplies like food water and medicine. We must be our own first responders.
I cover topics like:
*Products I both use and trust.
*Often forgotten items you need to have in your bag.
*Psychological and Emotional planning for the family
*Planning for Kids and Seniors
*What to do when Plan "A" fails?
This includes a curated list of links from a variety of sources too. I'll be sharing and updating links to sites I buy from and products I use. So we are clear, I have no sponsors, so the opinions, both good and bad, are my own.
Join me as I begin the 7th year/6th season of productions in an ongoing series of podcasts for you and your family to use and to share with others as you build a community. Is this fun or what?
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 18 minutes
- Episodes
- 99
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Fathers Day
First of all, Happy Father's Day.
I have discovered the world of Pellet Grills and Oh my! I'm also going to give a few shout-outs today to some very cool people. As temperatures start …
A tap on the shoulder, a knock at the door.
Just how ready are you? The series of local thunderstorms and related lightning strikes in the area got me thinking about the status of my own Bug Out Bag and my preparation level. I'm …
Memorial Day and its Roots
Sometimes you head off in one direction on a project and something catches your attention and you are "down the rabbit hole", moving in a new direction. I was planning on talking about …
Money Makes the Word Go Around
While fire starters and the latest solar toys are nice, a key part of Prepping includes planning your finances too. This week's latest round of bank failures and job losses brought that…
When you're hot, you're hot!
We have gone from frost and cold weather to temps already in the 80s since the last program. I've broken out my summer straw hat and sunscreen. That can be good news for the garden, but…
Spring Cleaning
It's time to look at shifting your packs and supplies from Winter to Summer in your planning. There are some new classes being offered, and the regular CHL Class is open for business.
T…
Come meet us and all about Tarps!
It was suggested that out team can come and meet YOU at the MRPC Gun Show on Sept 22 and 23rd. Sounds good to me. We are working on a specific day and time.
Then there is all the informa…
Life Happens Too
This week I explained the "why" of my long absence. That also leads us to how "Real Life" gives us a lot of opportunities to use our prepping skills. Sometimes it is not always a nation…
Disaster, eggs, Prop 114 and a LOT of classes.
First of all, a Happy Valentines Day to each member of our Family of Preppers.
This week I'll follow up on the question of egg prices and gouging. Why carrying some cash is a good ide…
Kicking the can down the road.
(Hi. I am already beginning production on Season 7 in 2024 of this series. My goal is to bring you accurate information as products and plans change. I'm going through all of the e…
The rain falls on all of us.
Taking small steps to solve a big problem. Refill and reuse,keeping warm in a stranded car and a look at long-term consequences of disasters.
Cold Weather Survival in a stranded Vehicle
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Short Check in
With so much up in the air, this is just a short check in until we have more information. Come back next Monday for an In-Depth look at the "why" this keeps happening.
Classes are avail…
Holding the Line
Lets take a look at some of the misinformation around Prop 114, and some of the long term issues relating to it. New information as posted on Monday. We will continue to keep you up to…
Support your Local Sherriff
Prop 114 is causing, as expected, a lot of misinformation and upset, as well as a spike in gun sales to beat the arbitrary Dec. 8th deadline. Today we look at some of the negative impa…
And then this happened
This week, a few terse words on Prop 114, what it means at this point and thoughts of what to do next. We begin with class updates and news on our Holiday Gift Certificates.
Election I…
The Six Pillars, a SWOT analysis and you.
Looking at tending topics on the Internet, the Six Pillars of Survival and how to use a SWOT Analysis are creeping up the list. Let's take some time this week to clarify just what that…
If we make it through November
With apologies to Merel Haggard, November is a very busy month too. It is the beginning of a lot of different things. So as we head into November, lets talk about being prepared for the…
Checking in From the banks of the Columbia River
I short check-in with the family from Washington State, Some thoughts on travel to a more restrictive state, considering stepping back and putting some thought into where we are going,…
So what Else do you have? Food choices for prepping
This week we will be looking at:
- Oregon Lite
- Questions about disasters
- Beyond the Dehydrated package. What's to eat?
- Class information.
Next time: Staying warm in colder weather
37 Foods To …
Getting the Primary Responder in shape.
As promised,the links to our top two most popular podcasts of the series. What a great way to come off National Preparedness Month than with a look at taking care of yourself.
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