James Burnette

Calories For Winter Prepping

October 14, 2014October 14, 2014 James Burnette 185 Comments

In this second part to the Winter prepping series we talk about calories. In the cold you will burn more calories. You need to make sure you count for that in your preps. I have a few thoughts on storing calories for winter. Like we talk about not all calories are equal. You will not find advice here to store up on Twinkies. Twinkies are not fit for human consumption. The only reason to store them is for barter with Woody Harrelson.

In fact we can come out of winter beach ready. Last year over winter I lost 30 pounds to get down to High school weight. Calories for winter prepping can help you or hurt you. I’ll show you how to not only store the most possible calories but to store the healthiest. Let’s jump right into Calories for Winter Prepping.

Mai Thai Coffee Sponsor Intro

October 13, 2014October 13, 2014 James Burnette 1,393 Comments

Today I want to introduce Mai Thai Coffee as our new sponsor.I knew that we needed a coffee Sponsor. We all drink the magical elixir. It helps us get through the day. I didn’t just want to take anyone though. I wanted to bring on a coffee sponsor I could fully endorse. I wanted to bring you guys the best tasting coffee. I wanted to bring you a great company. With Mai Thai Coffee I found that company. Let’s have a look at why I choose them.

Winter Prepping Tips To Survive the Cold

October 10, 2014October 10, 2014 James Burnette 212 Comments

Winter is coming. The temperatures are dropping fast. Hoodies are coming out. Pumpkin spice everything has arrived. From all the reports I’ve seen this winter will be the worst in 20 years. Even my beloved Tennessee is going to get colder. Much colder. Glad I chose this year for my off grid adventure. Winter brings a whole new facet to prepping. Many things need doing to get ready for winter. In the winter you need to change out your Bug Out Bag. Car kits need upgrading for the cold. If you have not already started you’re behind. Today lets look at some considerations for winter prepping.

Off Grid Communication With Serval Mesh

October 9, 2014October 9, 2014 James Burnette 194 Comments

Off grid communication is an important topic. During a disaster the need to communicate will be greater than ever. Cell phone service will go down. Ham radios will work if you have a radio and a license. Walkie talkies will work for short distance comms. Walkies though are not a private band. Anyone with a radio on the same channel can hear you. Same goes for CB radios. All need special equipment. A cell phone is a fancy two-way radio. Why can’t we just use them for off grid communication. With Serval Mesh you can.

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Episode 31 Jeff From The Lost Skills Podcast

October 8, 2014October 8, 2014 James Burnette 209 Comments

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This week we welcome on to the Podcast Jeff Radtke from the lost skills podcast. The Lost skills podcast to helping to bring back the skills being lost today. Jeff is an avid outdoors man. He is active in the prepper community. Jeff lives the DIY life. The attitude of not being afraid of to try stuff is almost lost. Fear of breaking things rules the mainstream mindset. Jeff wants to bring back the spirit of fixing things yourself. Doing your own car maintenance. Hunting and growing food. If you want to do stuff yourself then this show if for you.