SurvivalBlog’s News From The American Redoubt

This weekly column features news stories and event announcements from around the American Redoubt region. (Idaho, Montana, eastern Oregon, eastern Washington, and Wyoming.) Much of the region is also more commonly known as The Inland Northwest. We also mention companies of interest to preppers and survivalists that are located in the American Redoubt region. Today, we focus on Washington’s pending magazine ban and conflicting drought forecasts. Region-Wide: Atmospheric river causes waterways across the Inland Northwest to rise.  An excerpt: “Some of the heaviest rain in Spokane in years is one sign of the tremendous amount of water that’s been dumped …




Recipe of the Week: Traditional Welsh Mutton Stew

The following recipe for Traditional Welsh Mutton Stew is from reader E.J.: Ingredients 2-1⁄2 lbs of boned mutton or lamb. 4 large potatoes 2 large onions 4 medium carrots 1 sprig of fresh parsley 2 cups water salt (to taste) pepper  to taste) Directions Cut the meat into large chunks. Peel the vegetables and cut into thick slices. Chop the parsley. Choose a pot with a well-fitting lid and place the ingredients in layers, starting and finishing with potatoes. Pour in the water and season to taste. Cover and put on a very low heat for about 2 1/2 hours …


Economics & Investing For Preppers

Here are the latest news items and commentary on current economics news, market trends, stocks, investing opportunities, and the precious metals markets. We also cover hedges, derivatives, and obscura. Most of these items are from the “tangibles heavy” contrarian perspective of SurvivalBlog’s Founder and Senior Editor, JWR. Today, we look at the cascade of events for ag commodities. (See the Commodities section.) Precious Metals: As the Ukraine invasion crisis deepens, I anticipate that the upward stair-stepping in silver, gold, and platinum prices will continue. In my estimation, of the three, it is spot and futures silver prices that have the …



Preparedness Notes for Sunday — March 6, 2022

Today is the birthday of Georg Johann Luger (March 6, 1849 – December 22, 1923). He was the Austrian designer of the famous Luger pistol and the now ubiquitous 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge. March 6th was the birthday of Leroy Gordon “Gordo” Cooper Jr., born in 1927 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. This U.S. Air Force pilot and astronaut was aboard Mercury 9 and Gemini 5. Cooper had his exploits well documented in Tom Wolfe’s book The Right Stuff, and in the well-done film of the same name. Cooper died at age 77 from heart failure at his home in Ventura, California, October …



The Editors’ Quote of the Day:

“Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing. For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law. Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace. For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any …


Preparedness Notes for Saturday — March 5, 2022

This is the birthday of Howard Pyle (1853-1911) an influential American book illustrator, painter, and author. He was the mentor of many great American artists including Thornton Oakley, Frank E. Schoonover, Allen Tupper True, and of course his most famous student: N.C. Wyeth. March 5th is also the anniversary of the Boston Massacre. (March 5, 1770. ) It was one of the key precipitating events for our War of Independence. — I’ve had several frantic e-mails from readers, asking for advice on “iodine tablets”  for use as thyroid blockers, in the event of nuclear fallout. What you’ll need is Potassium …


Editors’ Prepping Progress

To be prepared for a crisis, every Prepper must establish goals and make long-term and short-term plans. In this column, the SurvivalBlog editors review their week’s prep activities and planned prep activities for the coming week. These range from healthcare and gear purchases to gardening, ranch improvements, bug out bag fine-tuning, and food storage. This is something akin to our Retreat Owner Profiles, but written incrementally and in detail, throughout the year.  We always welcome you to share your own successes and wisdom in your e-mailed letters. We post many of those –or excerpts thereof — in this column, in …


The Editors’ Quote of the Day:

“Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty man of valour, and he was the son of an harlot: and Gilead begat Jephthah. And Gilead’s wife bare him sons; and his wife’s sons grew up, and they thrust out Jephthah, and said unto him, Thou shalt not inherit in our father’s house; for thou art the son of a strange woman. Then Jephthah fled from his brethren, and dwelt in the land of Tob: and there were gathered vain men to Jephthah, and went out with him. And it came to pass in process of time, that the children of Ammon …


Preparedness Notes for Friday — March 4, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce that Dr. Gary North has passed away.  I had the privilege of assisting him with his Y2K Forums, two decades ago. His many books — nearly all available for free download — are highly recommended. Our condolences to his family. — On March 4, 1955, the first radio facsimile, or fax transmission, was sent across the continent. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 99 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: The photovoltaic power specialists at Quantum Harvest LLC  are …


Economics & Investing For Preppers

Here are the latest news items and commentary on current economics news, market trends, stocks, investing opportunities, and the precious metals markets. We also cover hedges, derivatives, and obscura. Most of these items are from the “tangibles heavy” contrarian perspective of SurvivalBlog’s Founder and Senior Editor, JWR. Today, we look at the global economic fallout created by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. (See the Tangibles Investing section.) Precious Metals: Palladium extends rally as Russia supply risks mount, gold eases. o  o  o Gold Silver, still bullish despite volatility. Economy & Finance: US, allies weaponizing sanctions to curb Russian aggression. o  o  …