Category: Preparedness

Practical Skills That People Once Knew by Ken Jorgustin for Modern Survival Blog Here is a list of practical skills that more people knew ‘back in the day’, compared with today. (updated to include many of your prior comments below) Technical schools, trade schools, apprenticeships, journeyman, etc… used to be much more popular. It was pretty common for many young adults just out of high school going on into various trades. Today however it’s almost expected that every high school graduate must go on to ‘academia’ in order to ‘succeed’…

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Suggestions for 2-Meter Ham Radio for Preparedness guest article by ‘Minerjim’ for Modern Survival Blog There have been a lot of conversations on MSB lately about ham radio for communication preps. Most of this conversation has been geared towards getting a Ham Technician’s license and getting on the air legally with a 2-meter radio. Many of us are familiar with the Bao-feng handhelds, which now go up to about 8 watts of power. Good for short-distance communications. But what if you want to really reach out into the distance to…

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Selco: The “Camping Trip” Is Ending and the REAL STUFF Is About to Start by Selco Begovic for The Organic Prepper Co-author of SHTF Survival Boot Camp Lately, I found myself less and less on social networks, forums…places where people sharing their thoughts and ideas about survival and the situation where we are now. There are few reasons for that but the two main reasons are: I have a real life, and it is basically pretty rough because I already lived in a non-functional society before this Corona mayhem. When pandemic…

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Being Prepared For Unprepared People by Ken Jorgustin for Modern Survival Blog GNN Note – If you don’t plan to help those not prepared, be prepared to have them kill you and take your stuff. /END The unprepared. They are the vast majority. Yes, the word “unprepared” is enormously generic. But in the context of survival-and-preparedness, the prepared should consider being prepared for the unprepared… Kind of a tongue-twister. So what do I mean by this? Well, it’s just something to think about. That’s the goal here. To consider “what…

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Garden Rebels: 10 Ways to Sow Revolution in Your Back Yard (and Why You MUST Go to Battle) by Daisy Luther for The Organic Prepper Perhaps the next Revolutionary War will take place in a vegetable garden. Instead of bullets, there will be seeds.  Instead of chemical warfare, there will be rainwater, carefully collected from the gutters of the house. Instead of soldiers in body armor and helmets, there will be back yard rebels, with bare feet, cut-off jean shorts, and wide-brimmed hats.  Instead of death, there will be life,…

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Hardtack The Modern Version vs. Traditional Version by SARA TIPTON for Ready Nutrition Hardtack is a staple in most prepper pantries. The good news is that it is still an excellent option for preparedness, and there’s a newer more modern version that may be a better choice for you and your family. Hardtack is a staple in most prepper pantries. The good news is that it is still an excellent option for preparedness, and there’s a newer more modern version that may be a better choice for you and your…

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Security Lighting Ideas – Tips and Considerations by Ken Jorgustin for Modern Survival Blog I am going to give you some security lighting ideas. Security lighting is one the best preventative measure that you can take for home security. This may include outdoor motion lights or lights that simply stay on all night, or any other lighting for burglary deterrence and nighttime security purposes. Peace of mind. Safety and security. Why is security lighting so important? Because burglars/intruders, no matter their intention, do not like lights on at night. Pretty…

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How To Prepare To Go Through The Great Tribulation | End Times GNN Note – This video challenges everyone that claims to believe in the Tribulation. It’s an interesting take and well worth your time. Some of the items discussed echo what we have said for years. If you’re not prepared for a long term disaster, it’s probably time to reconsider other aspects of your life. We publish Preparedness articles for a reason – those reasons are focused exclusively on the Tribulation. /END

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8 Ways to Practice Advanced Situational Awareness by Fabian Ommar for The Organic Prepper In one of my recently published articles, I defined situational awareness. I also presented a list of risks and threats commonly found in the urban environment and those posed by large and smaller groups of people and individuals. Selco, who survived in an urban setting, offers excellent examples of the differences between Urban Survival and Rural Survival as well as guidance for survival planning.  Here I will go over techniques for development and practices to improve…

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Americans Aren’t Experiencing REAL Shortages Yet. We’re Just Living with Limited Options by Daisy Luther for The Organic Prepper GNN Note – While at the grocery store a couple of days ago my wife ask why the shelves looked disheveled, “was there a storm coming?”. No, I explained, this is a result of the supply chain breaking down. /END Imagine going to the store to pick up some everyday item – say, body wash for the shower – and not being able to find your usual brand. In fact, you…

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