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Step-by-step guides for building core preparedness skills
Step-by-step Technician license study path: HamStudy.org workflow, 412-question pool breakdown, three highest-tested topic areas, VE session process, and what the Technician license unlocks on VHF/UHF. Passing in under 30 days is realistic with 20 minutes per day.
GMRS vs HAM Technician for preppers: $35 family license vs exam, range comparison with real-world numbers, repeater access differences, digital mode access, and specific radio recommendations — Midland MXT115 vs Baofeng UV-5R vs Yaesu FT-60R.
Side-by-side comparison of freeze-dried and dehydrated food storage: moisture content (1-3% vs 5-10%), shelf life (25 years vs 2-5 years), caloric density, rehydration time, vitamin retention, and cost per serving. Names Mountain House, Augason Farms, and Nutristore.
Complete prepper HAM radio guide: Technician license study path, GMRS vs HAM comparison, Baofeng UV-5R programming, repeater use, and simplex emergency communication. Specific frequencies, FCC Part 97 basics, and the emergency communication stack from local to regional.
Canning safety fundamentals: pH 4.6 threshold for water bath canning, pressure canning PSI by altitude, headspace requirements, processing time calculations, and the five indicators of a failed can. Covers what foods are never safe to water bath can.
Dehydrator comparison (Excalibur vs Nesco vs oven drying), temperature chart by food type (160°F meat, 125°F vegetables, 135°F fruit), and expected shelf life with oxygen absorbers. Covers meat jerky safety, pre-treatment for fruits, and water activity targets.
Shelter-specific knot applications: bowline on a bight for ridgeline anchors, tautline hitch for guyline tensioning, clove hitch for pole lashing, and diagonal lashing for frame joints. Step-by-step for each with load direction notes.
Rescue-specific knot applications: improvised bowline seat harness, figure-8 on a bight for anchor, and Prusik hitch for ascending a fixed line. Includes load limits, failure modes, and the one-handed bowline tying method for self-rescue when injured.
Complete food preservation reference for preppers: water bath vs pressure canning with botulism risk, dehydrator temperature and time charts, freeze-dried vs dehydrated shelf life comparison (25 years vs 2-5 years), and oxygen absorber sizing by container volume.
Field guide to animal sign: rabbit and squirrel track identification, run vs. trail distinction, feeding sign interpretation, and bedding area proximity. Covers what to look for on soft soil, in snow, and on game trails to identify high-percentage trap locations.
