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A chance encounter with the remains of the Berlin Wall unleashed a flood of unexpected emotions during my vacation in Germany. Walking these streets 35 years after my first visit as a young backpacker, when the city was still divided by concrete and barbed wire, brought history vividly back to life in ways I wasn't prepared for.

What does it mean when your neighborhood is suddenly cut in half by armed gu...

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Fear itself might be our greatest enemy, but a lack of power during emergencies runs a close second. In this practical exploration of solar generator technology, we break down everything you need to know about these increasingly popular portable pow...

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I'm evaluating my pantry and food storage approach, reflecting on what's worked and what hasn't in my prepping journey over the years.

• Mason jars look great but have practical limitations including fragility and storage concerns
• Important to avoid stacking jars to prevent seal failures
• Loosening ring bands slightly helps identify compromised seals more easily
• Emergency food ...

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We dive deep into bartering strategies for disaster scenarios, focusing on what items hold the most value and how to trade safely when traditional systems fail.

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Could you realistically survive World War III as a prepper? The uncomfortable truth is that your chances are slim—even with extensive preparations. A sobering 2022 st...

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Ever wonder how to prep effectively when you're living in an apartment? The challenges of limited space, shared walls, and lack of storage don't have to mean limited preparation options.

Today we're diving deep into practical apartment prepping strategies ...

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When disaster strikes, the difference between comfort and crisis often comes down to preparation. Tropical Storm Erin is brewing with 45 mph sustained winds and forecasters predict it will strengthen into a Category 3 hurricane within days. Though it's likely to veer away from the East Coast before landfall, this serves as the perfect opportunity to evaluate your emergency readiness.

A proper hurricane k...

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What are some materials that we all have around the house to start a fire? Matches and gasoline excluded :)

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Mental preparedness is just as crucial as physical preparedness when facing emergencies. This episode explores how to develop the right mindset for handling crisis situations effectively, with real-world examples from Keith's law enforcement experience.

• Shout out to the Local Prepper podcast and YouTube channel where Keith recently appeared ( https://www.youtube.com/live/_oOzsKkqBJ4?feature=shared)

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Fear of being labeled an extremist shouldn't stop you from being prepared. In this eye-opening exploration, we dive into how different cultures worldwide view emergency preparedness—with some fascinating surprises.

Starting with a practical breakdown of "junk silver" as a bartering option, we analyze whether those pre-1964 dimes and quarters (with their 3.75 troy ounces of silver per $5 face va...

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Fear not—unless you're unprepared for emergencies. As severe weather events intensify across the country, practical preparedness has never been more crucial.

The numbers don't lie. Already in 2025, we've experienced 1,400 confirmed tornadoes, vastly exceeding the 1,200 total from all of 2024. One outbreak alone clai...

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 Bartering represents an essential survival skill during extended emergencies, requiring clear understanding of how to value items when traditional currency becomes meaningless. We explore the mechanics of trading everything from silver rounds to freeze-dried foods when supply chains collapse and desperate neighbors come knocking.

• Definition of bartering as direct exchange of goods or services between parti...

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 Temperatures are near 100 and the heat index near 105, my air conditioner decided to die on me Sunday evening. With a little bit of planning I was able to get the part in the event the AC dude couldn’t get to me for several days. 
 

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