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BydenobWhile the grid is up and running, preppers are taking the time this fall processing food for long term storage. They’re canning, dehydrating, and filling the root cellar. It’s a daunting task and takes up a lot of time, even with electrically run kitchen appliances. Imagine how long it would take without the grid to…
Tornado Season Is Here!
BydenobThis article comes with a bit of sleep depravation, as a good part of my night last night was spent on tornado watch. This morning finds our little town strewn with downed trees and spotty electrical service. The whole night was spent in darkness, trying to see what was going on outside by using the…
Manual Energy
BydenobThe tools that still work when batteries, fuel, and generators stop being enough Most people think of energy preparedness in terms of adding more power. More solar panels. Bigger batteries. Larger generators. Extra fuel cans. Portable power stations. Inverters. Extension cords. Charge controllers. Backup chargers. There is nothing wrong with any of that. A good…
Sleep Is a Security Resource
BydenobExhaustion turns capable people into unreliable decision-makers. A preparedness group that cannot protect sleep cannot protect much else. Most preparedness groups understand that food, water, heat, communications, medical supplies, and security have to be managed. Sleep is usually treated differently. It is considered personal time—something people will squeeze in after the work is done, the…
Covid-19 : Our Bug In Day 16
BydenobWhen the WHO declared the global pandemic, I knew right away that things were going to get ugly. As of March 13th 2020, I have decided that my family needs to go into a bug in situation. This was always the plan, the proverbial trigger has been pulled! Here is a daily update on what…
