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January 26, 2011
Review of The Survivalist Blog.
Shortly after my ninth birthday, we suffered a large ice storm that knocked out the power for over a week and made traveling difficult, if not impossible. At the time, our family had few means to cope with the disaster save for a gas stove that worked without electricity. Thankfully we were able to borrow a kerosene heater for the duration of the power outage and had a means to heat the house and cook our meals.
That incident triggered in me a desire to become more prepared for the unforeseen. Self-sufficiency, and the liberty that comes with it, can only be obtained with a thorough knowledge of the many nuances that surround preparedness for disasters and emergencies.
Many websites on the internet give preparedness advice, but one I recently came across has quickly become my favorite. “TheSurvivalistBlog.net,” created by MD Creekmore, is a go-to source for all things survival.
Updates to the site are quite frequent, usually a couple or more a week. Topics include safety and defense, long-term ammunition storage, but-out-bags, shelter, cooking with stored foods, book reviews, and more. The amount of information presented can be overwhelming to a first time visitor (it was for me), and I found the site’s listing of “Most Popular” blog entries to be an excellent starting point.
One of my favorite articles was the “10 Things to Do Now.” I’ve often noticed that some individuals feel that since they cannot immediately afford an arsenal of weaponry, a backup generator, and a year’s supply of dehydrated food, they become frustrated and don’t prepare at all for disasters and emergencies. The “10 Things” entry provides beginners with a means to get their foot in the door. A week’s worth of supplies might fall short of your goal, but it’s a start. Plus, having a plan and some means of self-sufficiency is certainly better than most have and will no doubt help you through that next hurricane or ice storm.
You’ll notice the blogs are typically written in a very down-to-earth style. The author seems to keep the uninitiated in mind when writing, and the comment section at the end of each entry gives a community feeling to the website. In fact, reading the comments posted to each blog post makes it feel as if the reader is participating in a round-table discussion rather than sitting in a lecture with an unapproachable professor. Everyone is there to learn and share knowledge.
“TheSurvivalistBlog.net" takes a very candid approach to “What if…” But whether one is preparing for bad weather and natural disasters, or simply wanting more knowledge for self-sufficiency, the advice obtained is practical, easy to understand, and quite possibly lifesaving.
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