My view on survival planning is that running out into the forest to hide if the shit hits the fan is generally a very bad move, well in most situations. Today though we are going to look at camping in another light. When you camp you deal with out a lot of the conveniences we tend to take for granted, families communicate better (sometimes by force) and opportunities for leaning and contingency plan development present themselves.
Join Me Today as we Discuss…
- New MSB Supporting Vendor CampingSurvival.com (MSB get 5% off all orders)
- Camping to learn about survival vs. survival camping
- Don’t go spend a lot of money right away
- The basics
- Good tents
- Padding, air mattresses or cots
- Lighting
- Food – including some “healthy junk foods”
- Insect repellent
- A way to cook
- First aid kit
- Storage bins
- Start out close to home with full amenities
- Focus on self reliance with shelter, food, water
- Get away from the crowds even in crowded areas
- Move on to more remote camping once you have a system in place
- Purchase animal, insect, plant, bird, etc field guides and use them
- Make fishing part of your camping experiences
- Require children to deal with discomfort within reason
- Take time to work on skill development (crafts, navigation, etc)
- Use the time for bonding, it may be part of family survival some day
- The golden rule, have fun and learn
Additional Resources for Today’s Show
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OK folks I am back from the Arkansas Bug Out Location from our mini vacation. It was great as always and Dorothy and I really had a great opportunity to learn, think and plan for our very near future. So today I thought I would share what we experienced with you.
Additionally the house keeping segment was a bit long today but for two reasons.
1. I wanted to give you a bit more data on the Members Support Brigade. Specificly some of the benefits which now include…
- Several e-publications by James T. Stevens
- 10% off of everything at Ron Hoods site
- A free lifetime membership to Safe Castle’s discount club
- 10% off all purchases from Western Botanicals
- Premium videos available only to members
2. I wanted to let you know that James Stevens new book, “Making the Best of Basics” is available until midnight tonight at the pre launch price of only 29.95 with a free audio CD. At midnight the price goes up 5 bucks and no more free CD. This offer expired last night but since I was late letting everyone know and yesterday’s show was pre recorded I talked to James and got a 1 day extension. Please note this is not a “marketing tactic”, I just wanted to get you guys one last chance to get the free CD and lower price if you are interested in a copy of the book. You can get thhe book at this link – Making the Best of Basics
The main topic of today’s show is the advantages of country living so tune in today to hear my thoughts on…
- In the country you are surrounded by teachers
- The “freedom to walk” and what that really means
- How people are different and the same
- Why in the country words like silence and noise have new meanings
- Why we seem to be naturally content with less stuff in the country vs the city
- Why we feel less exposed to danger in rural life
- How recreational activities like shooting don’t attract the police
- Improvements in mental and physical health when you live in the country
- Why country living isn’t for everyone and how some people
- How all of these things are actually directly tied to prepping and self suffiency
- Why preppers value their lives more then the average Joe
- Why most people just don’t understand the quest for self suffiency
Resources for today’s show…
To receive a 5% discount on all orders from Western Botanicals just mention the code “survival” when calling in your order or mention the code in the comments section when you place your order online. Remember Member Support Brigade Members get a 10% discount code and many other benefits.
Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show
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