by blogRot. Yes, a Faraday cage should be properly grounded to be more effective at preventing damage to electronics as grounding provides a discharge path for EMP. I'll cover the why and how below so read on... Electromagnetic Pulse (aka EMP) … [Continue reading] about Should a Faraday Cage Be Grounded?
by K.C. About two years ago, we moved our family to New Jersey so that my wife and I could pursue jobs based in New York City. Our commute is about 23-25 miles each way and as a result, we use public transportation to bring us back and forth from … [Continue reading] about How to Escape New York During a Catastrophe
by John R (AKA SickSkilz) There have been multiple discussions on getting home during a disaster and the contents of a GHB (get home bag). In the 11/18 weekly preps, I mentioned that I decided to test out my get home plan with the … [Continue reading] about Building a Get-Home Bag and Action Plan
by DocJ I have passed my 70th birthday. A year ago, I ate lean meat, dairy products, eggs, and olive oil. It was an overall healthy diet. I was a controlled diabetic dependent on medication, not insulin, statins for high … [Continue reading] about How to Be A Vegan Prepper (and still survive TEOTWAWKI)
by Millie from KY Goats are fun, quirky and are great pets! But we Pack Members are interested in with them for an “off the grid” homestead or SHTF situation. That being the case, the previous qualities only enhance the fun of … [Continue reading] about The Complete Guide to Raising Goats for Beginners
You probably have heard about the ratcheting up of violence on the streets of Chicago. The nightly news has covered the stories of street violence (mostly gang related) extensively, as well as nationally recognized publications such as USA Today and … [Continue reading] about Illinois Knife Laws: A Simple Cheat Sheet With All You Need To Know
Many weapons law experts believe New York City knife laws are at best confusing and at worst contradictory to the knife laws mandated by the State of New York. Several court decisions have attempted to unify New York state and city law, with many of … [Continue reading] about New York City Knife Laws: A Simple Cheat Sheet With All You Need To Know
Knife laws in Michigan can create confusion, as an urban area such as Detroit and Lansing pass statutes that are much more restrictive than the knife laws passed at the state level. The major cities in Michigan have followed the legal lead set by San … [Continue reading] about Michigan Knife Laws: A Guide for Knife Carriers!
by Sierra Grey Robert Burns once wrote, “The best-laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft agley.”. Translated—no matter how well we plan, things often fail, turn out wrong, or go awry. Humans have limitations. We possess only fragments of knowledge … [Continue reading] about Strategic Relocation: Finding The Best Place to Live if SHTF
By: Matt in the Midwest I enjoy prepping. I value independence, self-sufficiency, and taking responsibility for myself. I consider it a hobby with perks. I like growing my own food, canning, hunting, shooting, reusing or repurposing materials. I … [Continue reading] about Are Preppers Normal? Blending Prepping Into Your “Normal” Lifestyle…
by Ian D The Importance of Knowing Your Equipment, and the Reality of the Using It. A few months ago I decided it would be a good experience to go on an extended backpacking trip. I carefully researched the area I was interested in by asking … [Continue reading] about Hiking Tips For Beginners – Test Your Gear to Know Your Gear!