The everyday carry knife is something to carefully consider. While everyday carry sounds casual, the reality is that you are choosing a knife that you use daily so you want it to be something that is durable, affordable, and comfortable to use. Just like people, knives come in all shapes and sizes. Here are 11 affordable every day carry knives worth considering. CRKT Drifter 2.875 blade length 8Cr14MoV, 56-59 HRC Stainless Steel drop point blade 2.4 oz weight G-10 handle Thumb stud blade for easy and smooth opening Limited Lifetime Warranty. This company really stands behind their products, but I...
Over the last few days the situation near Houston has been one of fire and fear. The fire at Intercontinental Terminals Corp in La Porte, TX, just outide of Houston has been raging since the morning of March 17 and authorities are now unsure just how long the situation could go on. This means all hands on deck for a lot of emergency personnel and a lot of strain on all the resources needed to contain the fire to just the tanks that are hopelessly lost. The fire cannot just be put out but most be allowed to burn out...
Lighters are an excellent item to have on hand. Matt and I are fans of keeping a bunch of Bic lighters on hand. If we are at the checkout at the store and they have a good deal on a pack of 5 Bics, we throw one in the cart. While we don’t do it every single time, just doing it occasionally ensures that we always have some reliable and inexpensive lighters on hand. This post covers disposable and refillable lighters along with a few useful parts and supplies. You may find that you want to have a variety of...
The idea of having a pistol and rifle that use the same ammunition has been around since the days of black powder. In the late 1800’s basically every caliber from the .22 up to the 45 long Colt was available in both a rifle and a pistol, so it was easy to just use one cartridge. As firearm technology changed, things like necked cartridges, rimless cases, and detachable magazines made ammunition more specialized so less of the new calibers developed were suitable for use in both a rifle and a pistol. The idea of only using one cartridge remains appealing....
I read and write a lot of articles about preparedness. This has led me to think about how to bring all this together to create a household that runs well during an SHTF scenario or long emergency. How does one go about planning out their home so that they can keep everyone fed, hydrated, clean, healthy, and entertained? This post explores the different areas of the household functions that need to be considered. While it is impossible to fit all possibilities and methods in a single article, I hope this overview helps you think about how to get all your...
The importance of good lighting cannot be stressed enough during a short or long term situation. Without adequate lighting, injuries and mistakes become more common. Easy lighting options are more plentiful than ever. For this post, I wanted to talk about a wide range of lighting options for those that want to be more prepared and secure. I even chose to include an emergency radio that has an excellent light on it. Charging and power Some of the lights discussed have multiple ways of charging. If you are concerned about having some power on hand to keep lights and small...
I have not bought pre-made laundry detergent in over a year, and I couldn’t be happier about it! Making your own laundry soap is very inexpensive, and I have to say that our clothing and linens smell better for longer and are easier to get clean. Matt and I have 1,600 grape vines to tend, a herd of sheep, dogs, cats, chickens, and geese. On top of that, we grow gourmet mushrooms and put back firewood for two houses. All those outdoor activities mean we have a bit of laundry to do, and it can be pretty dirty. In the past,...
Dieting and fitness are about self-control, and that is a skill that is good to practice for SHTF or a long emergency Lack of self-control is the root of a lot of behavior that can get you into trouble during a long emergency. Learning better self-control could prevent you from making some poor choices in the future as well as help you combat some of the problems you may be battling right now. Before Matt and I moved to our property we both had been office workers for 2 years and to be blunt, it had wreaked havoc on our...
I have carried many pistols over the years, but the one I always seem to come back to is my Bersa Thunder CC. The Bersa is a single stack .380 that holds 7 rounds in its standard magazine plus 1 in the chamber. Advantages of the Bersa .380 Price An everyday carry pistol is going to be out in the rain, it’s going to get wet from sweat, tossed into work bags and generally banged around. I don’t want to spend too much on a gun I know is going to get beat up from daily carry around the farm....
Matt and I have been shearing sheep today. Yesterday we sprayed 1,000 grape vines in our vineyard. Our pic snapped while cleaning up after spraying yesterday. Tomorrow I will try to put up a full-length post. In the meantime, I wanted to share an interview I did fairly recently. I have not done that many interviews so I am still learning a bit about speaking live. There was also an active chat room for listeners during the podcast. This interview took place on January 12, 2019, on the podcast “A Family Affair” on The Prepper Broadcasting Network. Thanks for listening!...
In my area, we have around 90 days until the first frost. Living on a farm that is our cue that winter is going to be here before we know it. With everything that has been going on it seems like it has been a whirlwind since the end of January when anyone that reads alternative media started hearing the first inklings of news about what would become the worldwide coronavirus pandemic. Regardless of how serious you believe the pandemic to be, it is impossible that it has not had a major effect on your life and those around you....
The idea of having a pistol and rifle that use the same ammunition has been around since the days of black powder. In the late 1800’s basically every caliber from the .22 up to the 45 long Colt was available in both a rifle and a pistol, so it was easy to just use one cartridge. As firearm technology changed, things like necked cartridges, rimless cases, and detachable magazines made ammunition more specialized so less of the new calibers developed were suitable for use in both a rifle and a pistol. The idea of only using one cartridge remains appealing....
There are a lot of ways to approach home defense and to avoid theft and worse. This post is going to cover a variety of situations, including major SHTF defense. Here are a few questions to get started planning what you can do to best defend your home and family. What size of property are you defending and where is your home located within your property? If you have a house in the middle of 20 acres, then your defensive strategy will vary from someone that has a house on a lot on a city street. Not being close to...
I read and write a lot of articles about preparedness. This has led me to think about how to bring all this together to create a household that runs well during an SHTF scenario or long emergency. How does one go about planning out their home so that they can keep everyone fed, hydrated, clean, healthy, and entertained? This post explores the different areas of the household functions that need to be considered. While it is impossible to fit all possibilities and methods in a single article, I hope this overview helps you think about how to get all your...
Launching my own site has made me realize the importance of getting back to the basics sometimes. No matter how long you have been prepping or how prepared you think you might be, it is important to review what the cornerstones of prepping are and some key points that can help you stay motivated while not feeling overwhelmed. Prepping is a new term for what our ancestors did as a way of life many years ago. Putting a label on it is just something people have done for marketing purposes and because we like to label things I always thought...
I have not bought pre-made laundry detergent in over a year, and I couldn’t be happier about it! Making your own laundry soap is very inexpensive, and I have to say that our clothing and linens smell better for longer and are easier to get clean. Matt and I have 1,600 grape vines to tend, a herd of sheep, dogs, cats, chickens, and geese. On top of that, we grow gourmet mushrooms and put back firewood for two houses. All those outdoor activities mean we have a bit of laundry to do, and it can be pretty dirty. In the past,...
Prepping doesn’t require spending a lot of money all at once. One of the most common statements potential preppers and beginning preppers make is ” I would love to prep but I just don’t have the budget”. Hey, I hear you. I have been really broke too. I don’t always have extra to spend on preps. Some of you may see some of the gear reviews I have done and think that I have some neat extras but the truth is that places send me a lot of those things so that I can give an honest review. This evening...
I have carried many pistols over the years, but the one I always seem to come back to is my Bersa Thunder CC. The Bersa is a single stack .380 that holds 7 rounds in its standard magazine plus 1 in the chamber. Advantages of the Bersa .380 Price An everyday carry pistol is going to be out in the rain, it’s going to get wet from sweat, tossed into work bags and generally banged around. I don’t want to spend too much on a gun I know is going to get beat up from daily carry around the farm....
The importance of good lighting cannot be stressed enough during a short or long term situation. Without adequate lighting, injuries and mistakes become more common. Easy lighting options are more plentiful than ever. For this post, I wanted to talk about a wide range of lighting options for those that want to be more prepared and secure. I even chose to include an emergency radio that has an excellent light on it. Charging and power Some of the lights discussed have multiple ways of charging. If you are concerned about having some power on hand to keep lights and small...
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