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A clothing puzzle – Looking for advice for sensitive skin

Estel - November 27, 2021
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Vehicle choice for a winter trip

Pops - November 22, 2021
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Book Review: “The Black Swan”, by Nassim Taleb

brownfox-ffContributor - November 15, 2021
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What should I add to my altoids EDC tin?

Gideon ParkerStaff - November 9, 2021
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Fine line between prepping and hoarding, regarding household capacity

CR - November 8, 2021
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New and looking for constructive criticism on my bug out plan

LaurenZ - November 7, 2021
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How do you stack your firewood? Bark up, or bark down?

Jay ValenciaContributor - November 7, 2021
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The need for insecticides in your survival garden

RedneckContributor - November 1, 2021
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Avoiding a Halloween disaster

Jay ValenciaContributor - November 1, 2021
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Need advice on my winter vehicle emergency kit

Liz Klein - October 27, 2021
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“Listening to Katrina” website: Bugging out is a tool to escape danger and then find home

RS - October 27, 2021
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Bike trailers

Sun Yeti - October 22, 2021
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What creative ways do you manage your trash when city services are falling behind

EzlyAmuzzed - October 22, 2021
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Pick axes and axe repair

Watermelon Samurai - October 21, 2021
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Effective mosquito repellant?

Watermelon Samurai - October 13, 2021
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“Micro-Prepping” for a visually challenged partner

Barb LeeContributor - October 10, 2021
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Vacation traveling and bugout bags: How do you pack to stay prepared?

Crysis - October 8, 2021
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Need advice for upgrading ham radio antenna

Jonnie PekelnyContributor - October 8, 2021
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How to desensitize myself to be able to kill and process an animal

Pizza Ninja - October 2, 2021
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Book review: The Resilient Farm and Homestead

Josh CentersContributor - September 30, 2021
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Looking for natural insect repellent

Bigwig - September 28, 2021
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How do you safely store an emergency kit in a pickup truck?

Thomas Dakan - September 27, 2021
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What are some valuable tools to have on hand?

Olly Wright - September 27, 2021
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Social media and its place in your plan?

brekke - September 27, 2021
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Where do you keep your car fire extinguisher?

pnwsarahContributor - September 26, 2021
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What’s the best contractor bag size and thickness for bug out bags?

Jonnie PekelnyContributor - September 26, 2021
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Batteries and BoBs

MrsG - September 26, 2021
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Safety Goggles for Protesting

Sun Yeti - September 26, 2021
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Fasteners – Important items needed to repair, attach and help you hold it together during a crisis

UbiqueContributor - September 24, 2021
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Have you checked your batteries in your device lately?

Bigwig - September 21, 2021
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AA batteries for HT ham radios (particularly Baofengs)

Jonnie PekelnyContributor - September 19, 2021
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Utilities shut off – Do you know what to do?

Bigwig - September 18, 2021
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How do I care for potted apple seedling during the upcoming winter?

Olly Wright - September 17, 2021
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Staying Prepped – How to stay the course and avoid burnout

UbiqueContributor - September 12, 2021
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Preprogramming ham radios with emergencies in mind

Jonnie PekelnyContributor - September 11, 2021
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Back up power system/power station for a farm

Bongohead - September 9, 2021
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What is the best practice for starting a fire?

Jonnie PekelnyContributor - September 9, 2021
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Looking for recommendations on metal detectors

Bigwig - September 8, 2021
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Thoughts on Blue Can Emergency Drinking Water?

CamilleContributor - September 6, 2021
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Anyone have any experience with heated clothing?

pnwsarahContributor - September 5, 2021
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🏠 Home buying with preparedness in mind

Lowell - August 25, 2021
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How to connect with farmers that are selling to people, not restaurants?

Conrad B - August 24, 2021
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♨️ How much cooking fuel for 2 weeks?

Lowell - August 18, 2021
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Wildfire preparedness and mindset – How to evacuate quickly, safely

wildfireexpert - August 17, 2021
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Gamifying preparedness for children

Matt Black - August 13, 2021
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N95/NIOSH mask sizing for women?

Ryan - August 12, 2021
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How to harvest amaranth seeds

Josh CentersContributor - August 9, 2021
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Emergency toilet – bedside commode chair

Bigwig - August 6, 2021
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