preparedness

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How to Build a Better Every Day Carry Bag

How to Build a Better Every Day Carry Bag

Today I will talk about Every Day Carry Bags, but first, I just want to talk a bit about the process of preparing for SHTF/emergency situations...When I first started looking at our preparations for potential SHTF situations, I felt quite comfortable with the process, thinking we were pretty prepared, but the more that I think about it, the more I…
August 18, 2013
How to Build a Better Every Day Carry (EDC)

How to Build a Better Every Day Carry (EDC)

As mentioned in my original How to Prep for the Unexpected post, I am determined to tighten up our emergency plans and supplies. So, in the interest of starting at the beginning and after being inspired by sites like everyday-carry  and everydaycarryblog,  as well as a couple of old posts by Kelly and Erik at Root Simple, I've decided to stick to…
August 11, 2013
On Dreams and Preparedness

On Dreams and Preparedness

A couple of nights ago I had this dream/nightmare that has me thinking about our emergency preparation and plans.  First, a peek inside my head...In my dream, I was walking around the Plaza while a storm was building.  The clouds grew dark and the lightening clapped loudly overhead.  Such storms are fairly common in the summer here, so I didn't…
February 14, 2013