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Patrolling Basics For Preppers

October 16, 2014October 16, 2014 James Burnette 1 Comment

Today I have a guest post from my buddy Todd on patrolling. Patrolling is a topic I’m looking into. It’s not one I see getting much coverage. I found one on ItsTactical that helped a lot. I wanted to give you guys with one so I went looking for a guest post on patrolling. Todd stepped up immediately. In fact I would have had it out sooner if he wasn’t in the field at the time.

Patrolling

Patrolling in an apocalyptic area will and should be the same as patrolling in any other environment. There are five core principles that need to be followed regardless of the situation and conditions that may be present. Those principles are:

Episode 32 The Survival Mom

October 15, 2014June 23, 2022 James Burnette

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Today we bring on Lisa Bedford The Survival Mom herself. I’m Sure most of you are familiar with The Survival Mom. Lisa Bedford, aka The Survival Mom, started her blog when she realized that all the literature on survival and preparedness was written by men, for men. She took it upon herself to be the missing voice for the many moms out there. The Survival Mom is a symbol for Mom’s everywhere.

Calories For Winter Prepping

October 14, 2014October 14, 2014 James Burnette 3 Comments

In this second part to the Winter prepping series we talk about calories. In the cold you will burn more calories. You need to make sure you count for that in your preps. I have a few thoughts on storing calories for winter. Like we talk about not all calories are equal. You will not find advice here to store up on Twinkies. Twinkies are not fit for human consumption. The only reason to store them is for barter with Woody Harrelson.

In fact we can come out of winter beach ready. Last year over winter I lost 30 pounds to get down to High school weight. Calories for winter prepping can help you or hurt you. I’ll show you how to not only store the most possible calories but to store the healthiest. Let’s jump right into Calories for Winter Prepping.

Mai Thai Coffee Sponsor Intro

October 13, 2014October 13, 2014 James Burnette 5 Comments

Today I want to introduce Mai Thai Coffee as our new sponsor.I knew that we needed a coffee Sponsor. We all drink the magical elixir. It helps us get through the day. I didn’t just want to take anyone though. I wanted to bring on a coffee sponsor I could fully endorse. I wanted to bring you guys the best tasting coffee. I wanted to bring you a great company. With Mai Thai Coffee I found that company. Let’s have a look at why I choose them.

Winter Prepping Tips To Survive the Cold

October 10, 2014June 23, 2022 James Burnette 20 Comments

Winter is coming. The temperatures are dropping fast. Hoodies are coming out. Pumpkin spice everything has arrived. From all the reports I’ve seen this winter will be the worst in 20 years.

Even my beloved Tennessee is going to get colder. Much colder. Glad I chose this year for my off-grid adventure.

Winter brings a whole new facet to prepping. Many things need doing to get ready for winter. In the winter you need to change out your Bug Out Bag. Car kits need upgrading for the cold.

If you have not already started, you’re behind. Today let’s look at some considerations for winter prepping.