Some people won't get these but some of you will appreciate them. If you can't laugh at yourself, call me - I'll laugh at you. BTW, I'm guilty of at least some of these. Here are 27 signs you might be a crazy prepper... You have a fully stocked … [Continue reading]
Why and how to wargame your emergency/disaster plans
I spent a lot of years in the military and have worked with many different agencies and countries in that time. One thing I found universally true is the more effective and higher-level a groups (Delta, Special Forces, Navy SEALS, S.A.S, etc, the … [Continue reading]
How preppers prepare for hurricanes: a comprehensive look
Everybody's a prepper when the storm comes. Unfortunately this particular portrayal of peripheral preparedness not only did a disservice to the prepper community, it dissuaded many people from pursuing training or meeting others that could have … [Continue reading]
9 simple tips you need to buy the best EDC flashlight
One of the most useful parts of my EDC (Every Day Carry) kit is my flashlight. I have quite a few flashlights, some better suited than others for various uses (especially since I discovered these cheap little workhorses that I keep buying) but not … [Continue reading]
5 Gray Man secrets I learned as a surveillance operative
One of the questions I get fairly often is "what is the gray man," and rightly so. It's a concept that most people have a vague idea about, if any idea at all, since pretty much all they've been exposed to is maybe reading The US Army's book on Human … [Continue reading]
Sailboats, survival, and SHTF
I've always been a fan of being self-sufficient and learning skills. Sailing is one of the skills that I always wanted to acquire but until my sister married her husband, I never knew anyone who sailed. I love it so much now that I'm considering … [Continue reading]