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Hey folks, I’ve been going back through some older videos and updating the titles, descriptions, and thumbnails so they’re easier to find. These are a few practical videos that a lot of people have found useful — especially if you’re interested in rural living, cheap home security, simple living, old-school gear, and common-sense independence… Can […]

I just posted a new video from here in Appalachia about what I believe may be one of the most dangerous things we deal with outdoors — and it’s not snakes, bears, or anything most people would guess. Ticks are getting bad, and they can carry some serious illnesses. In this video, I talk about […]

I just posted a new video over on YouTube, and I think this is one a lot of people are going to relate to. It feels like folks are on edge everywhere lately — on the road, in stores, at work, and just out in public. I’m seeing it here in Appalachia too. People are […]

Some of you have told me you don’t always see my new videos when they go up, even if you’re subscribed. Sometimes YouTube shows them, sometimes it doesn’t. That’s just the way it seems to be now. So I wanted to send this quick email and let you know I posted a new video: The […]

Orders placed now will ship Friday. And once these are gone, that’s it — I’m not planning to order more. This drive contains hundreds of preparedness, self-reliance, old-time skills, survival, homesteading, and practical knowledge files all in one place. No digging around. No hunting through dead links. No depending on the internet being available when […]

I just posted a new video on YouTube, and this one is more personal than usual. I grew up dirt poor here in Appalachia. And I don’t mean “poor” as in not having the newest phone, newest clothes, or the latest gadget. I mean tents, cars, barns, old campers, no indoor plumbing, no running water […]