Gear Review, the Gerber Camp Axe
Back from another trip to the camp site, I had occasion to put a couple pieces of gear to use this weekend. One of which i use regularly and the other that I recently acquired that I’ve been looking forward to using. Gerber Camp Axe First, I carry my Gerber Camp Axe in my truck […]
A Question of Education?
It is a common theme on many prepper sites and in prepping videos that all that needs to be done is to educate your family and friends as to why they need to prep. Once they see the light they too will take the responsible road and make at least some level of preparation for […]
Please Welcome The Berkey Guy and Directive21 to the Suburban Survival Blog.
Please welcome The Berkey Guy of Diretive21.com to the Suburban Survival Blog family. I’ve been talking with Jeff the Berkey Guy for a couple weeks now, and has decided to help support our efforts here on the blog. Please visit Directive21.com by clicking the link and/or clicking the ad to the right. For those of […]
Saturday Videos
Custom Kydex by Campfire Talk httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1BEGMjwBbs The Yankee Prepper Interview httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klEWwShWFFE Urban vs. Suburban Survival httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glEY8N-M_Uw “Navigating The Nutnfancy Project” by Nutnfancy httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMPHr97OZ9U Home Security Upgrades Zmodo 8 Camera Surveillance System httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Uh7HwoWUkU Survivalist Review of 20 Years After (2008) httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7VwPFChKI8 Bug out bag questions and answers – typical forum thread httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPGZ_RLz3zM How To Build An […]
“The only thing we have to fear, is…
It appears that fear is the topic of the past few weeks. And to be frank, this is probably the most important topic to face a prepper. There are several reasons: If you can make someone afraid, you can manipulate and control them. Fear is a natural part of our survival mechanism. Denying this part […]
Important Lessons From the S&P Downgrade and Market Reaction.
Not even a week after the S&P downgrade of American government debt, and the financial market reaction to it, and a very clear set of lessons for preppers is emerging clearly. As the scenario unfolds more analysis can be applied and more conclusions drawn. But right now there are a few lessons that are glaring […]
The Secret Fears of a Prepper
Back from another daunting business trip to the west coast last week, I did something I don’t normally do these days. I didn’t bring with me any of my travel preps or travel EDC. What? You ask. After both you and PrepperJim have been writing about the importance of bringing some preps on your business […]
Pet Prepping
Awhile ago, I blogged that I was really having a difficult time prepping for my pets (one dog and two cats). This can be a major issue, especially if you have to go and quickly. This has made me think heavily about how I would ensure the survival of my pets in a SHTF event. […]
Fears of A Prepper
(With the economic events of the past few days I feel it is important to get this though out now instead of a couple of months from now when I first planned to publish it.) I am that dreadful, blighting thing, Like rat holes to the flood. Like rust that gnaws the faultless blade, Like […]
Saturday Videos
SHTF Two Way Radio Test httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xNjupCV4tE Get Home Bag, a Backpackers Perspective httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aeWME14-N4 Best Pop Can Alcohol Stove httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hdnBHb09iI Hardening Your Home Defense httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P55U_DhYFqc Birth Control and Women’s Health in SHTF httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJogm47aW2w Prepping for the SHTF using Amazon Subscribe and Save httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZDuf4cMucw Portable House, Simple Life httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8F8cpXg_n8