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Posted on July 12, 2012 by freedomholdvp

Originally posted on tolivealovelylie:
My room mate Adam and I decided we wanted to raise egg hens, so we got 3 Ameraucanas: Louise, Thelma II, and Thunderbird. They are healthy quickly-growing chicks, and the cardboard box we brought them home…

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Leveraging Your Abundant Resources – And How To Make A Wood BBQ

Posted on July 11, 2012 by freedomholdvp

To make a fully-equipped and ready prepper base of operations or retreat you need stuff. Tons and tons of stuff. Knowledge and intestinal fortitude (defined this time as the inner will to do without creature comforts) can lesson the amount … Continue reading →

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Military Prepper Vs. Lightweight Philosopy, an Interview

Posted on June 12, 2012 by freedomholdvp

Note:  All pictures in this post are original photos by Derek Ruhland (all rights reserved) and that anyone who wants to use them for anything should contact him at derekruhland@gmail.com Prepping is a hobby that some find a bit eccentric, … Continue reading →

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Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree, You Are A Training Opportunity

Posted on December 5, 2011 by freedomholdvp

There are several underlying points to this post, including the obvious story/review held within. These points are: Always test your equipment – as close as you can to real-world environments. You can turn any task into a training opportunity. Spend some time thinking before … Continue reading →

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(Part 1) Water, Water, Every Where, Nor Any Drop To Drink – Water And The Prepper

Posted on October 17, 2011 by freedomholdvp

Water is basically the most important thing to us humans, and virtually all living things. The problem is, all water is not created equal, and some can seriously mess you up – like kill you. You can purify water by … Continue reading →

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Build A Complete AR For Under $600 Bucks

Posted on September 14, 2011 by freedomholdvp

I am the resident “gun guy” at work/in my circle of friends, and I am asked all the time on how to get an AR for “really cheap”. I normally try to dissuade people from going the cheap route when … Continue reading →

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Using Podcasts For Survival Training

Posted on September 9, 2011 by freedomholdvp

I, like most Americans have a daily commute that must be endured in order to maintain my employment. I average a 30-min drive in, with an hour drive to get home, thanks to traffic. Radio is great, but I felt … Continue reading →

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