New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. has released test results from their updated formulation of their flagship product, the Black Berkey Elements. For years, Black Berkeys (as they are known) have been the benchmark in gravity-fed water purification, providing countless people with clean water from raw water sources all over the world. Leading from the front has […]
Author Archive | David
Prepper Loneliness
Feeling alone or that you’re the only one who “gets it” is not uncommon for us Preppers. I’m not referring to the stereotypical Doomsday Prep…well, you know what I’m talking about. On the journey toward greater Self-Reliance (The Journey), we often find ourselves saving up for another important purchase, working on that project until we […]
ABC Video: TSA Agent Andy Ramirez Steals IPad
Last month, ABC conducted an experiment to entice employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to see if they would follow measures to inspect luggage while keeping the valuable contents, such as portable electronic devices and money, secure. ABC intentionally placed several Apple’s iPads into luggage along with varying amounts of US dollars. Watch the […]
Free Download: Education After the Collapse by Todd Sepulveda
Our good friend Todd Sepulveda from PrepperWebsite.com has a great eBook that I am in the process of reading. Usually, I’ve got an aggressive list of reading material that I have to shorten before I add another in place of the most recent finish. I’ve known about Todd’s eBook Education After the Collapse for a […]
Black Berkey® Purification Elements Exceed Testing Expectations
The manufacturer of the Berkey® Water Purification systems has just released this exciting information regarding testing of the Black Berkey® Purification Elements (Black Berkeys®). This testing confirms the claims of previous lab testing & adds more contaminants removed/reduced to the list of verified lab claims. Arlington, Texas, 26 September, 2012. In late 2009, New Millennium Concepts, […]
Thyroid Disease in Survival Situations by Doom and Bloom
We recently enjoyed some time in Hickory, North Carolina with Dr. Bones & Nurse Amy of Doom and Bloom. As always, they offered their suturing classes which SELL OUT at every Self-Reliance Expo! The Dr. & Nurse recently featured an article on thyroid disease that we find valuable. Here it is: Hey Prepper Nation, The […]
Featured Post: Bug Out Bags: Build your own or buy ready-made? -The Survival Mom™
We recently returned from the 2012 Survival Expo in Las Vegas this last weekend. It was a fun trip that allowed us to see our friends and make new ones. One of our friends we were very happy to see there was Lisa “The Survival Mom” Bedford and her husband. Lisa was kind enough to […]
Triple Threats of Hurricanes & Hurricane Bug-Out-Bag
For those of us who don’t live in a danger zone for hurricanes, the most significant threats posed by a hurricane include the following: High Waves & Storm Surge High Winds Heavy Rain & Flash Floods Waves & Surge- The most fatal mistake often made with regard to response by residents during a hurricane threat, is […]
Printable Checklist: The Preparedness Test by Gaye Levy
Our friend Gaye Levy (Survival Woman) from BackdoorSurvival.com recently posted an article with 29 questions to help you determine & secure your level of preparedness…when an urgent event strikes. After reading the questions, is there anything that you think needs to be included or that you feel is important but wasn’t included? If so, please […]
Video: Sharpening a Knife Without Tools
A knife is an integral tool for any prepper and every toolbox. In the event that you find yourself on an extended outdoor stay (as our former Navy SEAL friend Madison Parker would say) and don’t have your knife sharpening stone with you, the tips that David from BushCraftOnFire offers in this video will help […]
