Practical Prepping Blog

Google Tracking Hack - Stop the Trace

by Superesse Staff July 08, 2020

Google is invasive and is most likely tracking you now. Their systems are not hack proof and their intentions are not known. I don't want them tracking me and you shouldn't either. Right now they probably have a record of everywhere you've been the past decade. Let's stop this intrusion now by...

Posted in Cyber Security, Google, Gps, Privacy Violation, Tracking

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5 Guns every Prepper should own.

by Superesse Staff July 06, 2020

Your gun should be one in which you're comfortable and proficient. The threat and scenario you're planning for may dictate the weapon system you choose. Carry a primary and secondary weapon on your person and vehicle. Your handgun should be concealed and your rifle should be in your vehicle if needed. A shotgun...

Posted in AR-15, Firearms, Home Defense, prepping, shtf

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8 Prepping Tips for an Economic Collapse following a Pandemic and Civil Unrest driven SHTF.

by Superesse Staff July 05, 2020

8 actionable tips to prepare for an #economiccollapse caused #civilunrest and a government inspired shutdown due to an non-proportionate #pandemic response. This advice is how to prep for such an event. I'm not hear to proclaim an impending collapse but due to recent events it's only wise to see the writing on he wall and response accordingly. #Prepping never hurts.⁣ The first tip is...

Posted in Civil Unrest, Economic Collapse, Pandemic, shtf

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Tactical Driving 101 - Mirrors and Situational Awareness

by Superesse Staff July 03, 2020

Know what's around you at all times. This is especially important when it comes to sitting behind the driver's seat. Car jackings, robberies, reckl...

Posted in bugout vehicle, Situational awareness, Tactical Driving

Survive a Spontaneous Riot

by Superesse Staff July 03, 2020

What happens when we find ourselves in the middle of a spontaneous #protest or #riot? Or whay if we have to travel thru one to escapento safety? How should we react, what should we do, what options do we have, and how can #grayman #tactics apply? Let's take a little bit of time to ...

Posted in Mobs, Protest, Riots, Self defense, Urban survival, Violence

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911 Blackout - Initial response when those 3 numbers don't work.

by Superesse Staff July 03, 2020

Early this year all #911services were down for almost 6 hours in the entire state of Michigan. This occurs more frequently than you would think. Us...

Posted in 911, 911 Outage, Blackout, Emergency Services, Griddown, Help is not coming, shtf

Bugout Vehicle Egress and Survival Techniques

by Superesse Staff June 04, 2020

PREPAREDNESS ON THE ROADWAY: Traveling is always a risk. We are away from our element, from the safety of our home or workplace. However, that's the whole purpose of a vehicle! Aside from vehicle crashes; there are an array of threats that present themselves while on the road. Here are some tips for dealing with civil unrest, fuel shortages, heavy traffic, covert vehicle surveillance, emergency egress, and lethal vehicle borne attacks.
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🚘1. Leave an out》 keep a space of two car lengths from the vehicle in front and have a left or right escape path.⁣
🔎2. Look 2 ahead》 while driving keep you focus on the vehicle ahead of the vehicle in front of you. This will inc... see more

Posted in bugout vehicle, defensive driving, evasive driving, vehicle survival

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6 cues your homestead is being cased by criminals.

by Superesse Staff May 20, 2020

Let's breakdown 6 things you need to watch for to protect your home.

🚗1. Unfamiliar Vehicles: Take notice of the cars your neighbors drive. Watch the unfamiliar car, especially if the vehicle sticks around over an extended period of time and repeatedly shows up on an irregular basis.

🚷2. Strangers Walking Around the Street or Neighborhood: Take note of all strangers pretending joggi... continue

Posted in break in, burglary, home invasion, home security, Target Hardening

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Smartphones for Survival Scenarios and Covert Operations

by Superesse Staff February 12, 2020

A phone is a powerful tool and most folks only think of them as helpful if you have cellular coverage or WiFi but in reality, 90% of it's capabilities can work without internet or data. I wanted to highlight an excerpt from our Smartphone for SHTF Prepping guide and discuss some of the survival themed uses. However; first I wanted to share this step by step method for converting any phone (or a new phone) into a burner phone. You know, an untraceable means of communications. This could be used by those in fear of a domestic retaliation from an ex-spouse, someone in Witness Protection, Agents in high risk investigations with Criminal Informants, or for the Grayman in all of us. Let's Dive in...

Posted in Burner Phone, Comms, Covert Operations, shtf, Smartphones

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Offgrid Cabin Security

by Superesse Staff January 10, 2020

PRIMITIVE PERIMETER SECURITY IS A MUST. Rigged up an early alert trip wire system to trigger an audible alarm from one of those key fob devices. Th...

Posted in Cabin and Rural Living, Offgrid Security, Perimeter Alarms, Trip Wire

Bugout and Homestead Location Considerations for SHTF

by Superesse Staff December 16, 2019

Below are some talking points for things to keep in mind when selecting a bugout location or determining if your current homestead can be a viable shelter in place alternative to bugging out. The most important consideration is having a...

Posted in bugout location, Defending during SHTF, Homestead, Survival Tips

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Antibiotics for SHTF

by Superesse Staff November 22, 2019

When SHTF a simple fever and infection could become life or death without treatment. We've outlined 4 meds you need to stockpile now and know how and where to scavenge post SHTF. Penicillin can be stored after expiration date for...

Posted in Antibiotics, Apocalyptic Firstaid, Bacterial, Infection, SHTF Tips, Survival Medicine

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