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The Cyprus Crisis from a Prepper’s Point of View

March 22, 2013 By Mike

With all the crazy news in the world these days I think the ongoing crisis in Cyprus deserves a special look from a Prepper’s Point of View. From The New York Times: NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus’s parliament on Friday partly approved a revised formula for obtaining an international bailout to avert a default, amid strong […]

Fire Island 4 Months Post SuperStorm Sandy

March 8, 2013 By Mike

Here we are 4 months Post-SuperStorm Sandy and Fire Island, NY still looks like a war zone. Here are a few pictures I took while working over there today.   That is the Atlantic out there in the distance and there used to be dunes! It is weird to be able to see the Bay […]

My new board on Pinterest: Preparedness / Survival / Self Reliance / Homesteading

February 21, 2013 By Mike

  I recently started up a new board on Pinterest called Preparedness/Survival/Self Reliance/Homesteading. I’m hoping that this can grow into a new active community on Pinterest, so I’m looking for a few good active Pinners who would like to get in on the action. I want to keep the board full of good “how to’s” […]

Preparedness Lessons from Blizzard Nemo

February 12, 2013 By Mike

Preparedness Lessons from Blizzard Nemo

Blizzard Nemo rolled into Long Island with a whole new set of Preparedness Lessons than the ones we learned just 4 months ago from Superstorm Sandy. Sandy was all about generators, gas lines, and staying warm. Nemo was/is about car kits, Get Home Bags, and having enough food on hand to get through a few […]

Get Home Bag Food

January 31, 2013 By Mike

Get Home Bag Food Get Home Bag Food like all things Preparedness related is a hotly debated topic. If you ask the Preparedness/Survival community what they have in the Bug Out Bag or Get Home Bag be prepared to get a hundred different answers, moderate a few squabbles, and deal with an all out brawl […]

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The Backyard Pioneer
I'm a 43 year old husband, father, life long outdoorsman, and have 20+ years experience in infrastructure construction. I strive to bring you the best EDC Knife and Gear Reviews, Small Scale Homesteading, Common Sense Preparedness, and Dutch Oven Recipes.

Recent Posts

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  • Camp Cooking Tips #2
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