Does a tomahawk have a place in common sense preparedness? This is a question I’ve wrestled with for sometime but I’ve finally come to grips with that it is such an outstanding tool that it needs to be included in my plans. Even if every time my buddies see mine I’ve got to deal with […]
Prepper PPE : Boots, Gloves, and Glasses
In a recent post about wood burning stoves, a few kind readers were quick to point out that my list was lacking safety gear, this made me think about Prepper PPE. Now unless you lace up a pair of work boots everyday, you might not be familiar with the term PPE. PPE stands for Personal […]
Nitro-Pak Executive Backpack 72 Hour Kit: A Gear Review
Nitro-Pak makes a bold claim with their Executive Backpack 72 Hour Kit, they call it “The finest 72 Hour Emergency kit available for 2 people for 3 days!”. Now that I’ve had one in my possession for a couple of months I’m ready to write my assessment of said claim. My initial impressions are […]
EDC for Christmas Ideas
If you have someone in your life that is into EDC (everyday carry) gear, here are a few of my favorite Christmas Gift ideas that are sure to bring a smile to their face! Plus a nice bonus of giving a quality piece of gear, is that it will be used and cherished for years […]
Cool Generator Infographic!
Please consider “Liking” The Backyard Pioneer on Facebook to keep up with all our happenings. . . Sometimes I get such cool content sent my way that I just have to share it pronto, and this infographic about generators and preparedness certainly fits the bill. It sure would have come in handy prior to Hurricane […]
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