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John AdamaStaff - December 20, 2020
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Had “The Preparedness Talk”

LNMOt - December 19, 2020
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Why did you start prepping?

LNMOt - December 18, 2020
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My two rural retreats in Australia

Downunder - December 17, 2020
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The importance of knowing your way around

matthew.Contributor - December 17, 2020
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FEMA’s 2021 “Ready” calendar now available

Bob - December 16, 2020
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I’m building a physical prepper business where people can ship us things to store

Joseph Ross - December 15, 2020
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Do you buy honey locally? How and why?

Liz Klein - December 14, 2020
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Fish antibiotics for humans?

Winston Smith - December 14, 2020
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Get home bag for harsh winter conditions

LNMOt - December 14, 2020
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How do you store your cans?

Jonnie PekelnyContributor - December 13, 2020
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Prepping stocking stuffers

Liz Klein - December 13, 2020
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Sealing push-pin style airflow vents on water containers

JW - December 13, 2020
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National Space Policy and Preparedness

Bob - December 11, 2020
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Sutures: Can I use Vet/medical school practice ones to stock my first aid kit?

lsmith - December 11, 2020
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BBC preppers going mainstream article

Bob - December 11, 2020
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What’s the best prepping advice you have ever received?

Gideon ParkerStaff - December 10, 2020
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Child needing regular hospital treatments

Darren - December 10, 2020
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The point I wanted to make (but was cut) on this recent BBC podcast about prepping going mainstream

John AdamaStaff - December 10, 2020
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Catalogs with A+ tech information

Bob - December 10, 2020
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I am an experienced outdoorsman with an eye for conservation and sustainable land use

Thomas GomezStaff - December 9, 2020
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Treking staff; the pike pole

Bob - December 9, 2020
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Everyday footwear

matthew.Contributor - December 7, 2020
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What are your thoughts on pull-tab lids on cans?

Essie Carroll - December 7, 2020
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Lockdowns, part 2

matthew.Contributor - December 6, 2020
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Growing rice

RedneckContributor - December 6, 2020
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Learning from the past – Otzi the Iceman

Jose Martinez - December 5, 2020
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Getting started into canning

Zombie Bry - December 3, 2020
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Situational awareness (digital, near real time?)

Rich DCContributor - November 30, 2020
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 Black Friday – Cyber Monday deals 2020

Gideon ParkerStaff - November 30, 2020
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Prepping for civil unrest

ccross - November 28, 2020
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Toilet paper vs. a bidet

Gideon ParkerStaff - November 26, 2020
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Shout-out for arugula!

matthew.Contributor - November 24, 2020
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Non ham radio choices

Mark J - November 22, 2020
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Mini flashlight recommendations?

matthew.Contributor - November 20, 2020
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Silica gel packets – keeping your preps safe from moisture

Gideon ParkerStaff - November 19, 2020
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Any options for cooking indoors when the power is down?

Jonnie PekelnyContributor - November 18, 2020
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Garden experiments with hard soil

Josh CentersContributor - November 18, 2020
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What is the best eReaders for field use ?

Ironclad Amoeba - November 13, 2020
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What to say to kids instead of “be careful!”

Bradical - November 8, 2020
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Ham radio recommendations?

Josh CentersContributor - November 6, 2020
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Packing a first aid kit, IFAK discussion

Easy - November 5, 2020
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Preparing for CLO induced bank failures?

Hardened - November 5, 2020
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Adapting BOBs for family use

más picante - November 5, 2020
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Basswood Tree (American Linden) – great tree for survival

RedneckContributor - November 4, 2020
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Caching a tent and sleeping bag – Should I do it?

Jay ValenciaContributor - November 3, 2020
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Heating your home (without electricity)

doommunky - November 3, 2020
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AR-15 Maintenance Schedules and Guidelines

Thomas GomezStaff - November 3, 2020
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First gun for prepping in California

BankruptSolvency - November 2, 2020
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Trapping

Winston Smith - October 31, 2020
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