Preppers put a lot of stake in their ability to go it alone. To survive without the help of others. But with family in tow, it’s hard to make that fantasy a reality. So what’s the solution? Teamwork. This week on the Next Generation Show, we will be going through our recent dry run for…
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Wild edibles are seldom sourced by preppers, but a highly useful survival skill. It takes a significant amount of knowledge base and experience to be able to safely identify a plant for eating. So where do you start? This week on the Next Generation Show, we share some of our experiences with wild berry picking,…
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We’ve suffered like much of the rest of the country when it comes to the garden out back. Luckily, our losses aren’t quite as significant as the farmers who have millions of dollars on the line. Here in the Pacific Northwest, the wheat, barley and chickpea fields are doing great. And yet in my garden…
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Let’s face it – Bug Out Vehicles are sexy. At least in the movies and in prepper fiction. But what goes into making a vehicle something that can withstand a solar storm, a natural disaster, or a roving horde? It could be the storm chasers that track tornados, or the bomb-proof disaster vehicles outfitted by…
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This week we reach a milestone on the Next Generation Show – One year on air sharing prepper tips and tricks, guest speakers and Pint-Sized Prepper Projects with our amazing listeners! So this week we reflect on the best of over the past year and what we learned along the way. Taking time to look…
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This week, we revisit what it means to be a prepper – beyond the façade. Beyond the public opinion. Beyond the mold. This is the second in a new series segment that we’ll be spacing out here and there on The Next Generation Show. In these segments we dissect some of the personality traits of…
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Education and the importance of a well-rounded education is a subtle theme or thread we’ve touched on over the past few months on this show. Sometimes we focus on a trade or a skill set. Sometimes we focus on a mindset. Sometimes we focus on timing or ability. But no matter what it is, we…
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For many of us as kids we sought out to make a quick buck. Maybe it was just to get a piece of candy after school from the vending machines down the road. Maybe it was to save up for a new bike. Maybe it was for long-term savings. Whatever the reason to make money,…
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One of the benefits of living on a homestead is leaving the urban world behind. But for many people that isn’t an option. So how can you go about creating a more self-sufficient lifestyle in an urban environment? Micro gardening. That’s right. Even in a concrete jungle, there are options that can provide a very…
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Exploration and curiosity are some of the many gifts that children share with us as parents and adults. I remember encouraging my own kids with scavenger hunts and road trips and navigation exercises. And as they grow older, they’ll come to realize the value of simple navigation techniques. Whether they roam the planet, climb the…
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Horses have been around for centuries, and without a doubt changed every culture they were introduced to. But in the last few decades, horsemanship has dwindled to a tiny fraction of what it once was. This week we are joined with prepping team Dale and Lisa of the Survivalist Prepper Podcast and Budget Equestrian to…
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Shelter is huge. Shelter keeps us shielded from harsh weather. Shelter allows us to function at a normal level. Shelter brings the most basic of comforts. But without it, we are exposed. Vulnerable. Extreme cold, or extreme heat, combined with either humidity or dry air has potential to significantly reduce our ability to survive. Last…
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For many preppers, the idea of a SHTF scenario means grabbing your bag and heading out to a secret location out in the woods. You’ve decided that urban survival among the masses is not an option. As a prepper, you have your gear at the ready with water filtration, pack, fire starting gear, a knife…
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