by Jeremiah Johnson | Jan 2, 2019
I’m a big believer in using the daylights out of tarps, or tarpaulin if you prefer. Very versatile, and they can benefit you in a lot of ways as a homesteader, prepper, survivalist, and in your day-to-day existence of just being prepared. There are a slew of different...
by Jeremiah Johnson | Dec 31, 2018
Ready Nutrition guys and gals, let it never be said that I under-emphasize weight training and physical conditioning. I believe it to be the centerpiece of keeping yourself in good health both physically and mentally. That being said, you need to give yourself an...
by Jeremiah Johnson | Dec 29, 2018
Studies show that over the holidays, the average person gains at least 6 to 7 pounds. So, it is (as I’ve characterized it in the past) a relentless assault on your physiques. Let’s assume it is not the case for you Readers, here. So, we can concentrate on bigger and...
by Jeremiah Johnson | Dec 27, 2018
Mullein is a pretty easy herb to come by. It grows in “waste” places; that is to say, in arid, rocky, or sandy soil without many nutrients. It is a pretty common sight all over the United States and is actually considered a nuisance by many, although it was brought to...
by Jeremiah Johnson | Dec 24, 2018
Over the course of the past few years and several winters past, I have written articles on the importance of water supplies and food during the winter months when traveling. The bottom line is that most of us are in a vehicle and/or away from home much of the day,...
by Jeremiah Johnson | Dec 17, 2018
There’s quite a bit of gear that I buy that is expensive. This is an abbreviated list of things that it is best to go with quality first: if you can find a deal, then do so, but not at the expense of the item’s quality being substituted. Some examples are firearms,...
by Jeremiah Johnson | Dec 13, 2018
The missus always thinks it’s funny when I fall down, and this usually occurs in the wintertime. Of course, when it happens to her, she doesn’t seem to laugh at this, but the cause for both of us is usually the ice. What a pain in the neck! Ice! Ice is everywhere over...
by Jeremiah Johnson | Dec 11, 2018
Bungee cords are one of the most useful devices ever invented by man. Their simplicity is only surpassed by the multitude of uses they can be employed for. They can make life a lot easier: at home, out in the woods, or when a disaster strikes…you want to stock...
by Jeremiah Johnson | Dec 6, 2018
Ready Nutrition Guys and Gals, we’re going to do a segment to stimulate some brain cells with ideas for your home and preparatory stance…regarding PVC pipe uses you may not have thought of. PVC is actually some pretty versatile stuff. PVC stands for polyvinyl...
by Jeremiah Johnson | Dec 3, 2018
Hi, Happy Holiday Shoppers and Ready Nutrition Guys and Gals! JJ here with a list of 10 things you can order to round out your Holiday Cheer with not relaxing your stance on being prepared! Let’s run down the list: We’ll do three for the guys, three for the gals, and...
by Jeremiah Johnson | Dec 1, 2018
Now is a good time to reassess yourself in terms of physical fitness and where you are. You have about a month and a half to get into good habits (if you haven’t already done so) before the usual load of body-emulsifying fats of the holidays are pumped in your...
by Jeremiah Johnson | Nov 28, 2018
Rubber bands were invented in 1845, and most of them are actually made of rubber due to its superior elasticity. They can be used for everything from holding hair in place to keeping a stack of papers rolled up (such as a newspaper used to be). There are other uses...