In this episode, we sit down with James of Survival Punk. He’s going to share with us the benefits of life in a tiny house, the downsides, and the pitfalls.
Tiny houses are all the rage these days. They even have their own reality TV shows.
For some, Tiny houses make a lot of sense: They can force you to declutter your life, push you out into the world and get outdoors, save money, and a host of other benefits. And some tiny houses have the added benefit of being mobile -- an attractor for many preppers and modern nomads.
But there can be downsides to tiny houses too. If you're not an experienced DYI'r, you'll need to find a contractor or builder. If you're a pack rat, these aren't for you. Some cities and municipalities are making new laws to keep out tiny houses and new tax laws specific to these smaller dwellings.
However, the Survival Punk find more benefits than detractors. And we discuss...
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In this episode, we sit down with Tim Maynard author of Southbound: A Story of Survival. His book explores what it might be like for a truck driving survivalist if an EMP were to go off while far from home and his wife.
As a former truck driver himself, Tim brings a unique perspective to the survival discussion. The "over the road" life presents many challenges for a prepper; Storage space is extremely limited, you're often hundreds to thousands of miles from home, and when disaster strikes you could find yourself in an unfamiliar area.
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In this episode, your listener questions will be answered. We’ll discuss hiding your peppers, self-defense options for those with poor eyesight, short barrel rifle questions, and probably one of the hardest questions any of you have ever asked me.
Questions Answered:
* What is the most overlooked survival prep you come across?
* What skills do you practice most and what skills do you practice least?
* What one survival skill do you feel you need the most but have the least experience?
* What barrel length is best for 300 Blackout SBRs?
* If you live in an apartment or small home, how do you store your preps and keep them secret from prying eyes? And how do you keep them organized in a concise space?
* How can we get CERT (Fema’s Community Emergency Response Team) certified?
* After the November 8 presidential election, what will run out quicker canned goods or bullets?
* What home self-defense options are best for the legally blind?
* What are your thoughts on James Wesley Rawles recent post on strategies for buying guns and ammo after the election?
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