Practical Prepping Blog

Understanding the difference between Bugout and Get Home Bags.

Understanding the difference between Bugout and Get Home Bags.

Clearly, you could literally have 5 bags prepared and stored in various locations. One at work, in the car, etc but instead use a modular system that incorporates supplies from various Loadouts. For most of us, it's not financially feasible to have multiple fully loaded packs. Make your bags work together. If it's not possible to have a multiple packs,  we suggest you create at least a Get H...

When to apply Grayman Practices.

The practice of being gray can be utilized at any time but its application is more relevant in times of uncertainty. We can use gray tactics when going...

Trash Can Root Cellar - a prepping idea for self sufficiency

Trash Can Root Cellar - a prepping idea for self sufficiency

A root cellar can prolong the life of your vegetables and a trash can style model is cheap and easy to do. You'll need a metal trash can with lid, pinestraw, ca...

Financial Prepping for a Mugging and Pickpocket while Traveling

Financial Prepping for a Mugging and Pickpocket while Traveling

If you're traveling abroad (or just out of town) how would you survive an event where your ID, credit/debit cards, money, keys, etc where all lost ...

Bugout Vehicle (BOV) Evaluator

Bugout Vehicle (BOV) Evaluator

Follow the 8 categories below to assess your vehicle then assign a rating of 1 to 5 for each and add up your total. While it is a subjective rating, you should target a 18+ score.

Here's what to look at; Mobility, Security, Mil...

Hypermiling for Bugout Vehicles

Hypermiling for Bugout Vehicles

Hypermiling as a bugout technique during vehicle egress to a BOL, scavenge runs, and scout operations. In short it's a method to increase your MPG ...

Peephole Security Considerations - Answering the door to a stranger.

Peephole Security Considerations - Answering the door to a stranger.

Door #peepholes are a great way to check who's there without unlocking your door and exposing yourself but.... take the following into consideration first. 1. When you approach your front door the stranger on the other side can see a shadow as you...

Prepping OPSEC

Prepping OPSEC

Prepping is what will set you apart when SHTF. You'll be the one able to thrive but only if you keep your pre-SHTF prepping routine to yourself.  O...

Doxxing - Grayman Solutions to an OPSEC Nightmare

Your option to be Gray may be a necessity due to your job. Think offduty law enforcement or a defense attorney or a school principal. As such; the current climate, a criminal unhappy with the results of a case, or a student looking for revenge could be a threat if they know where you live or how to effect your life. Personally Identifiable Information (PII) can be leaked by doxxer unless your take these 6 steps. The first is mak...

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...

Google Tracking Hack - Stop the Trace

Google Tracking Hack - Stop the Trace

Google is invasive and is most likely tracking you now. Their systems are not hack proof and their intentions are not known. I don't want them tracking me and you shouldn't either. Right now they probably have a record of everywhere you've been the past decade. Let's stop this intrusion now by...

5 Guns every Prepper should own.

Your gun should be one in which you're comfortable and proficient. The threat and scenario you're planning for may dictate the weapon system you choose. Carry a primary and secondary weapon on your person and vehicle. Your handgun should be concealed and your rifle should be in your vehicle if needed. A shotgun...