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Navigating Uncertainty: The Importance of Community in Preparedness
The world is growing increasingly volatile. Do we need a lot of canned goods? A huge garden? A Ham radio? A wad of cash buried in a coffee can in the woods? Probably? We also need to have working relationships with people with language skills, humorists, and conflict diffusers. The internet sub-culture of prepping is…
Reflecting on Go Bag Week: Lessons Learned
Well, Go Bag Week has come to a close. I had a heck of a time chatting it up with you all. But I mostly proved in real time what I already suspected: That I can not keep up with an event like that without undoing my normal routine, such as it is. While I…
Budget-Friendly Go-Bag Essentials for Everyone
This photo is of a sleeping Desto, SSTP’s most potato-like dog. He is not a go bag. But is more interesting to look at than one, and thus he gets to be the blog post photo today. In an increasingly unpredictable world, being prepared isn’t just a hobby—it’s a necessity. On Day 4 of Go…