Encourage preparedness mindset with this book: “The Unthinkable”

Suppose that significant other isn’t into preparedness. What is the first thing to do to get them thinking about the possibility about the “unthinkable” happening? Hand them a copy of this book. by Leon Pantenburg Amanda Ripley’s “The Unthinkable” is not about disaster recovery: It’s about what happens in the midst  of one – before …

Restoring a Cast Iron Treasure: How to clean and season the old time cooking utinsels

When my son Dan moved to his first apartment, it seemed like my parental duty to provide him with an “urban survival kit” that included some basic kitchen tools. These necessities included several good “survival manuals” (cookbooks) some sharp kitchen “survival knives” and a well-seasoned cast iron Dutch oven. by Leon Pantenburg Dan’s urban “survival …

How to use a personal earthquake survival kit to escape a collapsing building

You can pass off  the “San Andreas” movie as Hollywood hype. But earthquakes are happening, and  one could occur while you’re at work.  Here’s how to use a personal earthquake survival kit to escape a collapsing building. Keep basic survival tools with you. On the keyring: LED flashlight, fingernail clippers, whistle, Boy Scout Hot Spark …

Ten items to help you gear up for San Andreas type disasters and emergencies

The “San Andreas” movie, out recently, would encourage me to move! But what if that isn’t an option ? And suppose the movie was a wake-up call to start preparing. But you live in an apartment with limited storage space – what are some of the things needed to get started being prepared? by Leon …

A survival book worth reading: The Unthinkable

Suppose that significant other isn’t into preparedness. What is the first thing to do to get them thinking about the possibility about the “unthinkable” happening? Hand them a copy of this book. Amanda Ripley’s “The Unthinkable” is not about disaster recovery: It’s about what happens in the midst  of one – before emergency personnel arrive …

Restoring a Cast Iron Treasure: How to clean and season the old time cooking utinsels

When my son Dan moved to his first apartment, it seemed like my parental duty to provide him with an “urban survival kit” that included some basic kitchen tools. These necessities included several good “survival manuals” (cookbooks) some sharp kitchen “survival knives” and a well-seasoned cast iron Dutch oven. by Leon Pantenburg Dan’s urban “survival …

GPS Setup: Using the right coordinates for safe backcountry travel

Datum? Coordinate systems? To most beginner GPS users, these terms may be confusing, and subsequently ignored or not understood. But before you can navigate effectively – and safely –  you must be able to set your GPS with the information on your maps. Navigation expert Blake Miller explains these terms and how to apply the …