Well said!
We always need to do our part to maintain civilization, in both the darkest hours and the bright days. We help each other, watch out for our neighbors, reach out & support those in need, & act with swift and decisive violence when our families are in danger. We've got to be the...
Mr. Dunkel, two questions:
1. Are you comfortable with warrants being served (doors being kicked in) for non-violent crimes?
2. What would have happened at your house if they had accidentally gotten the wrong door?
I fear that for many of us, this DOE mistake would have ended in...
Your point is a good one. It is easier to talk about survival than it is to seriously plan and think about surviving. And it is easier to plan and think than it is to prepare effectively. And it is easier to buy and stockpile than to learn important skills. And... it is easier, right now in...
Freeze dried food does require water, and that's another good reason to include some regular canned food as part of your system.
But the fact that freeze dried food puts a light on a lack of preparation to provide water is actually a good thing, because we need to face up to our water...
The only thing you can do is to keep your daughter foremost in your mind and let your love for her carry you through. Go unarmed, because she's worth it. Avoid confrontations, because she's worth it. Let another man insult you and your manhood and your momma, because she's worth it. The...
Good advice from Bronc! keep your weapons with you, under your control, with you, next to you, where you can feel their comforting weight. Close by always, closer than a backpack. Except for that "man purse" thing... can't we call it a survival kit or something? ;)
First off, bleach is a good water treatment option, but boiling is the gold standard. Second thing -- do some research on the quantity of bleach needed for disinfection. Here's an emergency disinfection link from EPA...
For what it's worth, (second-hand advice, not much!), I've got a crazy uncle who figured a modern windmill was his ticket to happiness. As far as I can figure, between weather damage, times of calm wind, damage to ground components, etc., his average cost is approaching $1.00/KwH. So at almost...