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Home Location Selection (from a prepper's perspective)

Home Location Selection (from a prepper's perspective)

When selecting a location, assess environmental conditions, infrastructure, legal frameworks, and evolving threats. Long-term preparedness depends on evaluating strategic vulnerabilities and advantages unique to each state. Consider doing an a...

Food Readiness - Longterm storage and prepping

Food Readiness - Longterm storage and prepping

Cycle stored foods into your meals. Rotate in new shelf stable foods to replace what you've eaten. Spend an extra $5 every grocery trip to go towards sustainability (i.e. 2 cans of spam and a bag of rice). 1. Know the shel...

SHTF Window Security Shutters and Homestead Defense

Consider "working" window shutters. They can still look decorative but actually serve a purpose by protecting from storms and intruders alike. This is just one aspect of hardening your homestead as it relates to security and self defense. Let's take a lo...

Bugout and Homestead Location Considerations for SHTF

Bugout and Homestead Location Considerations for SHTF

Below are some talking points for things to keep in mind when selecting a bugout location or determining if your current homestead can be a viable shelter in place alternative to bugging out. The most important consideration is having a...