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News for week of 2022-12-12 (all current event convos go here)

Carlotta SusannaStaff - December 19, 2022
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Smoking some fish. Yum!

RedneckContributor - December 19, 2022
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Invincibility points

Adriaan - December 16, 2022
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Prepper podcast recommendations, please

JBinAZ - December 14, 2022
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Off-grid cabin/land purchase

CouchTomato - December 14, 2022
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Testing 8 methods to make the best cotton ball and vaseline fire starter

Jay ValenciaContributor - December 13, 2022
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Decided to keep my bicycle….

- December 13, 2022
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Looking for recommendations on an air mattress

Bigwig - December 12, 2022
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Shelf-stable pantry meals for snobs

hbic - December 12, 2022
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What was the catalyst that compelled you to begin prepping?

Steve Martin - December 12, 2022
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How do you prioritize gear purchases? Anyone have an organized system?

Forager - December 12, 2022
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Twenty ways to prepare for civil unrest

Sanctum - December 12, 2022
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Preparedness podcasts?

pnwsarahContributor - December 11, 2022
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What does prepping look like in your area of the world?

Robert LarsonContributor - December 11, 2022
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Preliminary review of EcoZoom Versa rocket stove

Barb LeeContributor - December 11, 2022
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How do you decide that bad just went to worse?

Steve Martin - December 6, 2022
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An observation on prepping in 2022

Bill Masen - December 3, 2022
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Teach me about life insurance

Robert LarsonContributor - December 3, 2022
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A prepper’s perspective on gratitude this November

Debby Jenkins - December 1, 2022
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Check your gasoline supply

Steve Martin - December 1, 2022
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Favorite brand of insulated coveralls?

Hardened - November 30, 2022
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What to attach to a Plate Carrier

JB - November 30, 2022
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In the beginning….civil defense

Steve Martin - November 30, 2022
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Illumination during a power outage

Barb LeeContributor - November 28, 2022
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Living off a Datrex ration block for 2 days

Debby Jenkins - November 28, 2022
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Flood Barriers: alternatives to sandbags

Bigwig - November 28, 2022
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A reminder to check the expiration dates on your IDs

Robert LarsonContributor - November 27, 2022
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Winnerwell Nomad camp stove

Seasons4 - November 27, 2022
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An idea for another safety tool at the drive-up ATM?

Bigwig - November 24, 2022
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A little holiday treat that’s shelf stable

Steve Martin - November 23, 2022
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Public safety power shutoffs – Dress rehearsal for the real thing

hikermor - November 21, 2022
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Emotional support group – Lay your burdens down

J.Swain - November 20, 2022
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Prepper demographics updated with 2020 FEMA survey data: over 20M people in the US alone!

Dr. Chris Ellis - November 19, 2022
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How to prepare with pets

Mariette Feeney - November 19, 2022
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Should I get a natural gas home generator or one that runs off propane or diesel?

Steve Martin - November 19, 2022
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Philosophies for good mental health

Ant0kneeguy - November 18, 2022
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Experiments with home dehydrated strawberries

Barb LeeContributor - November 18, 2022
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How to prevent and survive a home invasion

Robert LarsonContributor - November 18, 2022
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Some basic questions on water storage

Alice - November 17, 2022
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Protein powder seems to be an ideal staple for prepping

crimsonsun - November 17, 2022
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Prepping with family member having dementia

Steve Martin - November 16, 2022
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Cooking in a haybox – a fuel efficient way to slow-cook your meals

Barb LeeContributor - November 15, 2022
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Rocket stove recommendations?

Barb LeeContributor - November 14, 2022
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Non-lethal/improvised weapon options

Steve Martin - November 13, 2022
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60 Minutes segment this Sunday Nov 6 about TP and how sane prepping has gone mainstream!

John AdamaStaff - November 12, 2022
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I’ve been prepping for a long time!

hikermor - November 12, 2022
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