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Do You Really Want To Tell People That You Are A Prepper?

Do You Really Want To Tell People That You Are A Prepper?

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We all know there is a lot of different kinds of preppers and varying levels of preparedness. When it comes to OPSEC (operational security), I find there are three groups of preppers. There is nothing wrong with these three groups, although, among preppers, there are some disagreements about how deep your OPSEC should go. However, you will find yourself falling into one of the three following groups. The first group is all about OPSEC – they want no one to…

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Sewing & Mending Kit Essentials For Preppers (And Everyone Else!)

Sewing & Mending Kit Essentials For Preppers (And Everyone Else!)

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One of those basic skills everyone should know how to do is to sew and mend their own clothes. It is still a skill I am learning, but one that I feel strongly about improving when I can. We have saved a lot of shirts by sewing the seams back up so my kids could wear them again. I have sown more buttons on than I care to think about. However, those small little kits sold in the stores are good…

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Could We Handle Food Rationing Now?

Could We Handle Food Rationing Now?

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In WWI (somewhat) and WWII definitely, food rationing was one of the few ways that governments in the United States and Britain could keep the soldiers fed as well as its citizens. Everyone was expected to do their share and stay within the guidelines of food rationing. In addition to the food rationing, citizens were heavily encouraged to “do their part” in their duty to their country by growing food and making every bit count. Citizens were encouraged to make…

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Dear Preppers, Please Don’t Ignore Your Eyes!

Dear Preppers, Please Don’t Ignore Your Eyes!

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As preppers, we try to prepare for what we can. We stock up food, water, and first aid supplies. We try to learn and practice new skills. We read and read some more books and blogs. We do what we can. However, all the prepping in the world will not do you any good if you can’t see well. This happened to me recently. I noticed over the last couple of months that I was overly tired at night, having…

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Prepper’s Survival Navigation Book Review

Prepper’s Survival Navigation Book Review

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The Prepper’s Survival Navigation: Find Your Way with Map and Compass as Well as Stars, Mountains, Rivers and Other Wilderness Signs by Walter Glen Martin is a great tool to explore the world around you. It is a resource book, a tool, and a great learning book for using maps, compasses, and other ways to find your way around. He also talks about wilderness survival while using these tools.