Oh, spam! Is there anything better if you are a prepper? It’s salty, tasty, ready to eat, and a wonderful source of animal protein that is ideal for long-haul storage. Sure, it’s the butt of many jokes, with some haters even asserting that it lasts forever because it’s not real meat, but that just isn’t […]
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If you’ve ever lived through a major disaster, a sudden death in the family, or some other calamity that completely upended your life and the lives of your loved ones, I know you’re familiar with that sensation of panic and total disarray that follows in its wake. Aside from grief and fear, the logistics of
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Spam really is a wonder. Originally designed to help get meat to our troops unspoiled, it’s spread out from there as a convenient, tasty, and versatile option for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, one enjoyed around the world. But Spam has something of an unsavory reputation in some circles. Seen as a mystery non-meat, food for
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Smart preppers know that maintaining communications is critical in times of trouble. Whether you need to check in with family, distant neighbors, or other people in your survival group, nothing beats electronic communications for speed, ease, and efficiency. The problem is that cell phone networks and landlines are disproportionately vulnerable to disruption or destruction by
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One of the smartest things any prepper can do is invest in a self-contained communications technology. Cell phones are great, and the internet certainly changed the world, but you can’t exactly count on either of these in the aftermath of a major disaster or society-toppling event. Accordingly, most preppers are keen to invest in ham,
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In matters of survival, you’ve got to be crafty. You have to make the most of what you have and get the job done even with suboptimal tools. For instance, you might be forced to survive eating nothing but plain bread baked in a… Altoids tin? Really? Yes, I’m serious, but not that serious: it’s
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You ever heard the expression that squirrels are just rats with good publicity? I think it’s true. Their faces are cuter, their tails are adorably fuzzy and they look more wholesome overall. But in the end, they are just rodents, and so get up to rodent activities. For instance, they can break into your attic
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One of the single most important survival resources, especially in long-term survival scenarios, is food. Sure, lots of folks put emphasis on water because you can only go a few days without it, but just a few days without food means your mental and physical energy tanks are going to be empty, and you’ll be
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Having a CB radio in your vehicle is a great way to keep in touch with other people in your group or other vehicles on the road, particularly truckers but also people like yourself who want to be a little bit more prepared. They are especially useful when cell phone signal is weak, or towers
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If you spend any amount of time getting into amateur radio, there’s no doubt you’ve already seen how important antenna selection and setup are for success. The best radio in the world is no good without a good antenna, and even the best antenna can be hampered severely by improper placement. But particularly when it
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