The Complete Idiot’s Guide To Surviving Anything is a good book for tips on getting through life threatening situations, understanding basic emergency skills, and survival instincts. The book explains everything in a way that everyone can understand. I think that as a prepperOne who prepares and survivalist this is a good book to help make
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Is it finally becoming aware to some government and state officials that the value of the dollar is at risk of not being worth the paper its printed on? State Rep. Jerry O’Neil, R-Columbia Falls, is spooked enough about the country’s fiscal picture to request that his legislative pay come in the form of gold and
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Here is a report form the Blaze about the new grass root movement that started in Texas and has now grown to 47 States. This is kind of interesting, however as my friend use to say it is MFI, mildly F!#% interesting because it will not result in much. However, I do think that this movement is a reflection of the frustration that Americans are feeling, having liberties taken away and legislation rammed up our….
Each year we want to give something for the holidays that people will not re-gift, so if you are not sure what to give your friends and family for Christmas? Well, you’ve come to the right place! BFTC is happy to announce our gift guide to (hopefully) give you some great ideas for gifts to give the people you love. I will be posting each week an item that I have found to be helpful to have in my kit or items that just make life easy. Plus, giving someone the gift of preparedness is really a thoughtful gift. These items have all been vetted by the staff at BFTC and should be fun and useful.
Get Stocked Up! Looks like Major Surplus is doing it again! First Sale of this size in 10 years. The day after Thanksgiving Warehouse Sale! Come on down. Nov. 23rd from 9am-4pm for unbeatable deals on; Emergency Food Water Storage Military Surplus Camping Gear Clothing Tactical Gear And much much more. Visit factory direct booths
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One of my jobs is a Community Emergency Response Team instructor for the city that I work for. I am asked often how often you should check your preparedness supplies. First I want to say that being ready is a full time job. You cannot just buy a disaster kit, put it in your closet and forget about it.
Cleaning Your and Caring For Your Oven Now that you have your oven, know a little history on it and how to properly cook with it, you need to know how to care for it so it will last a lifetime or longer. Seasoned ready to use cast iron cookware can be used right from
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When I was a kid and was a boy scout, yes I was a boy scout, we always has a “Chuck Box”. I think that this is a great tool to have in a bug out situation, all of your cooking essentials are there for you and you do not have to think about it. Plus a good chuck box will help you when you go car camping with your family. Here are some basic instructions. I plan on making one soon as a father and son project. I am not a wood worker so I will let you know how it went.
CampDutch OvenFuel Choosing and Lighting There’s not a lot involved in great outdoor cooking. It only takes a little preparation, a good recipe, and some hungry family, friends or neighbors. It is helpful to have everything you need at hand so you are not running back and forth. Here is a general list of what
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New Yorks Staten Island residents are proof that FEMAFederal Emergency Management Agency and other government aid doesn’t help everyone. Residents of Staten Island are cold, homeless, and fed up with the lack of federal help more than a week after Hurricane Sandy ravaged the area and less than 24 hours after being hit with a more powerful than
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