Always Moving Forward In Prepping
It can get tiring trying to keep up on prepping. It’s sometimes overwhelming. All the projects, all the gear, all the effort. The key is to do something every day. Sure, with work schedules and family obligations, we can’t work at large day long projects every day of the week, but doing the little things…
Amazon for Preppers!
Stocking up your prepper pantry can be a huge drain on your time and money. While shopping local grocery sales is a great idea, and where we recommend most preppers start out, other options, such as freeze dried foods should also be considered. Ordering from your favorite prepper supply outlet can be frustrating. Inventory issues…
Fighting Inflation With Home Food Storage
It’s been a busy few days here in the CPN kitchen. Harvest season has begun, and even without the full garden this year, many grocery stores are advertising some produce on sale. This week for us, it was green and yellow beans at 99¢/lb. This is a price we haven’t seen since food inflation began…
Size Matters!
While a large food storage pantry is desirable, especially these days, not everything should be stored in large quantities. At least not in the same packaging.
Fireside Friday – How to copy Baofeng channels from one radio to another using chirp.
If you own more than one ham radio, you likely want them to all have the same programming. This is done easily with CHIRP, however you may brick your radio if not done properly. Here I show you step by step, how to copy Baofeng programming WITHOUT bricking your radio.
Saving Data For A Disaster
Preppers have all sorts of data they will want to keep safe from disasters. From personal records such as birth certificates, home ownership documents, insurance policies, wills, and the like to preparedness documents such as e-books, and SOPs (standard operating procedures). Lifesaving or life renewing information needs to be kept safe. Here are a few…
Things Are Getting Worse – Get Your Assets In Gear!
Have you been paying attention to the world around us lately? I mean REALLY paying attention? You should be, and if you are, your prepping should have stepped up in a big way.
Time To Check Your Preps!
Most preppers need to check up on their bug out bags at least twice a year. Usually this is done to verify battery operated gear, change out clothing for seasonal changes, and refresh food and water. We should however, regularly check up on our other preps to identify weaknesses and get a clear picture of…