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BydenobMost “home security” starts at the door. That’s backwards. If someone can walk or drive onto your property freely, they get time. They get options. They get to test angles, check sightlines, and decide if they want to commit—while you’re still assuming everything is normal. Exterior barriers flip that script. They don’t just “detect” movement….
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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…
How to Prepare for Emergencies in Canada: A Helpful Guide – Guest Post By Mitchell Wood
BydenobWhenever people travel to Canada, the first thing they comment on is the frigid weather before anything else (yes, even before elk and deer hunting!). They ask me, “How do you survive the cold?” while I, in turn, wonder how they live in the extremely hot climates! Well, during winter in Canada isn’t equal across…
Poll Results – A Perfect Split On Nuclear War
BydenobWe ran a poll question on the site in regards to the possibility of a nuclear war. Interestingly enough, there was a perfect split in the answers, which were more optimistic than anticipated! The Question – What is the likelyhood of a nuclear war in the next 30 days? The Results – Zero – no…
Wilderness Skills Are Insurance When Everything Else Breaks: Cold-Weather Capability for Canadians
BydenobFor Canadian preppers, wilderness skills are often treated as optional — something useful for camping or recreation, but separate from everyday preparedness. Winter has a way of proving otherwise. When vehicles fail, roads close, power drops, or navigation becomes unreliable, the line between “home” and “wilderness” disappears quickly. In Canada, wilderness conditions don’t only exist…
