PRN Episode #40 Introduction to Prepper Kits

PRN Episode #40 Introduction to Prepper Kits

52 Unique Techniques for Stocking Food for Prepper
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In my plan, Bugging Out is not my first choice.  It makes great survival fiction.  However, I would much rather stay with the majority of my preps and keep my survival systems in place.  That is better than trying to live an unknown amount of time with only the supplies I can carry or scrounge.

However, what I WANT to do, may not be one of the choices on the “Can You Survive” multiple choice test. Therefore, I feel it is important to be able to bug out if needed.

A quick internet search will show you how popular this concept is.  It seems that every internet prepper has coined their own term for the gear associated with being “on the road”.

Prepper alphabet kits such as: BOBs, GOODs, INCHs, IFAKs, EDC, and line gear.  It is enough to make your head spin.

In today’s episode, we cover the common acronyms.  How they are and are not alike – and once the terms are explained, I share with you several EDC tips I picked up over the years.

If you like this podcast – the subject will also be covered in my newest books 52 Prepper Projects – which is available on Amazon.

The show is scheduled for Monday at 10pm central time at this link.

If you cannot listen on Monday, you can always download the podcast for listening at your own leisure.

PRN Episode #38 Cheap Food Storage Plan

PRN Episode #38 Cheap Food Storage Plan

52 Unique Techniques for Stocking Food for Prepper
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Ask 10 Preppers their food storage plans (how rude….) and you will get 11 answers.

I know that besides what is the best prepper firearm, what is the best way to store food is probably the hottest topic.

Well, today I am going to talk about my Cheap Food Storage Plan and why it is best for my family’s situation.

I needed something that was shelf stable long term as I am not panic buying because I believe a disaster will come next week – but rather I am hedging my bets just in case.

Additionally, I needed something easy to store so it did not get overly confusing to my wife

Also, I needed something cheap – because in a fight between might need later and need diapers now – diapers win…

I did not need to worry about:

  • Food that was particularly easy to cook
  • Compact size
  • Food allergies
  • Low water/pre-cooked

This narrowed down my search, and once I determined my food storage strategy, I was able to spend some time finding cheaper sources of supply.

Here is the basal metabolic calculator as mentioned in the podcast:

http://www.webmd.com/diet/healthtool-metabolism-calculator

You can find several articles on my www.tngun.com website discussing how to prepare the foods mentioned for long-term storage – just use the search function, or click the food and water link under “Categories”.

The show is scheduled for Monday at 10pm central time at this link.

If you cannot listen on Monday, you can always download the podcast for listening at your own leisure.

 

PRN Episode #37 Semper Gumby

PRN Episode #37 Semper Gumby

PRN Episode #37 Semper Gumby
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The Marine Corps motto is Semper Fidelis, or Always Faithful, in my unit we jokingly used the term Semper Gumby – after the rubber cartoon character – meaning Always Flexible.

I must have been a very impressionable young Marine, as I took it to heart and the core of my preparedness plan is to develop a flexible mind that allows me to observe, orientate, decide, and then act in whatever manner best solves the problem and to keep from being bound into a concrete dogma.

In today’s show I speak extemporaneously about why I think preppers can learn from all the other prepper types – the bug out, bug in, into the woods with a knife, homestead, frugal, diy, or cash flush gearheads.  Every type has its strengths, and every type has it’s weaknesses – I make the case that rather than pick a side, we should pick a little of each.

I also discuss the concept of stress inoculation, of balance, and of having to work toward our goals – and that every choice and step we make in one direction limits us in others, so we have be wise preppers.

The show is scheduled for Monday at 10pm central time at this link.

If you cannot listen on Monday, you can always download the podcast for listening at your own leisure.

 

PRN Episode #36 Joe Nobody

PRN Episode #36 Joe Nobody

PRN Episode #36 Joe Nobody
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Today we interview Joe Nobody (pen name for the author who wishes to keep his identity confidential) has provided systems, consulting and training for the U.S. Army, Department of Homeland Security, Office of Naval Research, United States Border Patrol as well as several private firms and government agencies which cannot be disclosed.

He is currently active in this area and for the security of his family and ongoing business, wishes to remain anonymous.

He has over 30 years of competitive shooting experience, including IPSC, NRA, and other related organizations. He has been a firearms instructor and consultant for over 30 years and holds the rights to a United States Patent for a firearms modification

Joe Nobody initially became involved in helping private citizens “prepare” at the request of his students and clients. A conscientious instructor, he would always inquire as to why they wanted to learn certain skills or techniques and often the response was to prepare for more than just simple home invasion or self-defense. If you ask Joe what his greatest attribute is, he will tell you he is a “problem solver” and uses his formal education in Systems Engineering to this end.

His book the Home Schooled Shootist is one of my favorite carbine manuals I have read to date.

YouTube Video of Training Drills

Home Schooled Shootist (Amazon)

http://holdingyourground.com/

The show is scheduled for Monday at 10pm central time at this link.

If you cannot listen on Monday, you can always download the podcast for listening at your own leisure.

PRN Episode #35 Doomsday Preppers

PRN Episode #35 Doomsday Preppers

PRN Episode #35 Doomsday Preppers
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In this episode David discusses the taping of his upcoming episode of Doomsday Preppers.

He talks about the opsec and privacy issues.  Additionall, he discusses the projects he built for the show and offers insight into how the show taping worked.

The producers taped David building three projects:

David, will admit he had a good time taping the show, but it was frustrating having to work with a crew and not just build.

The show is scheduled for Monday at 10pm central time at this link.

If you cannot listen on Monday, you can always download the podcast for listening at your own leisure.