Northern Ontario burns, Britain prepares civilians for war, and international conflict threatens critical infrastructure This week’s preparedness news is dominated by the rapidly worsening wildfire emergency in Northern Ontario. Entire communities have been evacuated, one First Nation has reportedly been destroyed, and smoke has spread across a large portion of eastern North America. Overseas, Britain…
Prepared Canadian is building a private, membership-based JS8Call group for preppers who want dependable regional and nationwide communications. Cellular networks and the Internet are convenient, but both depend on infrastructure that can fail during severe weather, extended power outages and other emergencies. Handheld radios are useful locally, but their direct range is limited, and repeaters…
What grass, sand and charcoal really remove from wilderness water Few bushcraft demonstrations are as convincing as the improvised water filter. A bottle, bark funnel or hollow container is packed with grass, crushed charcoal and layers of sand. Muddy water goes into the top, and noticeably clearer water drips from the bottom. The change can…
Turning wild meat into clean, safe, usable food security Small game often gets treated like a backup plan in preparedness circles. People talk about rabbits, squirrels, grouse, ducks, and other small animals as though they are simply “there” when food runs short. But any experienced hunter, trapper, or homesteader knows better. Small game is only…
Turning Motivation Into Practical Preparedness There is a certain kind of energy that comes from spending several days around other preparedness-minded people. Whether it is a formal event, a camping weekend, a course, a workshop, or just time spent talking with people who understand the lifestyle, it can be both encouraging and overwhelming. You come…
After a long journey home from Preppers Meet 2026 and a much needed full night’s sleep, I’d like to take one more day off from posting articles and instead take a moment to personally thank a few people that made this event possible. Primrose Park Campground: Rose and Nancy were so welcoming and accommodating. We…
A Weekend Of Skills, Community, And Real Preparedness Preppers Meet has never been just about sitting in a chair and listening to someone talk. It is about showing up, meeting people who take preparedness seriously, learning something useful, and leaving with a better sense of what you actually need to work on next. Before anything…
A Full Day Of Skills, Presentations, Demonstrations, And Community Saturday at Preppers Meet is shaping up to be a full day of learning, hands-on skills, practical demonstrations, and community time. Today’s lineup brings together a wide range of preparedness topics, from personal readiness and outdoor skills to communications, water, security, and real-world self-reliance. Whether you…
Knowledge Becomes Preparedness Only When You Put It Into Practice Walk through any preparedness event and you will see tables full of impressive gear. Radios, water filters, first aid kits, knives, solar equipment, food preservation tools, emergency lighting, and enough gadgets to fill a trailer. There is nothing wrong with buying quality equipment. Good gear…
Self-Reliance Also Means Handling Minor Disagreements Like An Adult Preparedness attracts independent people. That is one of its strengths. We value self-reliance, personal responsibility, practical skills, and the ability to solve problems without waiting for someone else to step in. That same mindset should apply to minor disagreements. Whether you are camping with friends, travelling…
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