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This can be as simple as <a href="https://wholefully.com/sprouting-101/" target="_blank">sprouting</a>, <a href="https://www.ruralsprout.com/regrow-vegetables/" target="_blank">growing food scraps</a>, <a href="https://www.almanac.com/content/container-gardening-vegetables" target="_blank">container gardening</a>, or (with experience) tearing up the entire yard and building a garden.</li><li>Learn about HAM radio. You can pick up a $25 Baofeng UVV-5R HAM radio on Amazon and learn all about how to set it up, find stations, and listen to others broadcasting. If you want to actually broadcast yourself, you must get a license (<a href="http://www.arrl.org/getting-licensed" target="_blank">a simple process</a>) and you will have a secondary form of communication if the grid goes down. Note that there are a bajillion videos on YouTube to teach you all you need to know about HAM radio.<br /></li><li>Camp outside overnight. This can be done at a local park, local wilderness, or even in your own back yard and you don't need fancy equipment (years ago we would just take the blankets off our beds, roll out some canvas, and sleep under the stars).</li><li>Walk and explore. This can be done anywhere, anytime, and the only "equipment" you need are a pair of shoes (<a href="https://marathonhandbook.com/benefits-of-walking-barefoot/" target="_blank">and you may not even need those</a>).</li><li>Create your own electricity. All you need is a solar panel and a battery bank and you can create usable electricity for your household needs. This may be a little spendy (around $300 for a basic set up) but the price of these systems have decreased considerably and the quality has improved dramatically over the past few years. Again, there are a bajillion videos on YouTube on this topic.</li><li>Stockpile food. Begin by stockpiling enough food to carry you through a week-long disaster where you can't get to the grocery store and build up from there. This can be as simple as buying 21 cans of soup and calling it good (three meals a day for seven days) or you can get more creative and mix it up with some oatmeal, dried soup mixes, granola bars, etc. </li><li>Practice preserving food. You can dehydrate fruit, vegies, and meat in your oven, <a href="https://thecafesucrefarine.com/easy-strawberry-freezer-jam/" target="_blank">freezer jam is super simple to make</a>, and <a href="https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/quick-and-easy-dill-pickles.html" target="_blank">pickle making is also easy</a>. Once you get the hang of this, you may want to expand into water bath or pressure canning, smoking, etc.</li><li>Take any free or cheap classes offered in your community. Libraries, health districts, fire departments, the Red Cross, etc. often offer free or cheap preparedness curses like CERT, first aid, foraging, etc.</li><li>Build basic kits. You can hit up the Dollar Tree for all of the essentials you need to make a <a href="https://www.mamacheaps.com/diy-dollar-store-first-aid-kit/" target="_blank">simple first aid kit</a>, maybe check out thrift stores and/or Amazon to make an EDC or Bug Out Bag kit, etc.</li><li>Make a disaster tablet. You can get a cheap Samsung android tablet for around $100 on sale and create a disaster tablet with all of the information you need on it should the grid go down. The reason I like these tablet is because you can add a micro SD card to greatly expand the memory of the tablet. <a href="https://seasonedcitizenprepper.com/preparedness-downloads/" target="_blank">Here's an example of what you may want to include on your tablet.</a></li><li>Watch YouTube. Instead of endlessly scrolling people behaving badly on TikTok, spend your time on YouTube learning things like self defense, shooting techniques, lockpicking, first aid skills, etc.</li><li>Take a couple hours to make a family disaster plan. You can type up the information on your computer or write it in a notebook, but gathering information and creating an actual plan will go a long way towards making you and your family more prepared for a disaster (<a href="https://www.mass.gov/info-details/make-a-family-emergency-plan" target="_blank">plan example here</a>).</li><li>Get a radio. I know music services have pretty much all gone online with Spotify et al but having a simple AM/FM battery-operated radio, or, if needed, a <a href="https://www.weather.gov/mob/nwrhelp" target="_blank">NOAA radio</a> can be a lifesaver in an emergency.</li><li>Learn to cook and bake. <a href="https://www.melskitchencafe.com/french-bread/" target="_blank">Bread is super simple to make</a>, as are soups, chilis, stir frys, etc. Making your own food is a great way to stretch your food dollars, learn valuable skills, and prepare for the day grocery stores and restaurants may be inaccessible. <br /></li><li>Squirrel away money. Cash can fix many disasters large and small so to insure you always have emergency money at the ready, take every opportunity to squirrel away cash--both at home and in the bank--to use during a disaster.</li><li>Do some calisthenics and <a href="https://www.everydayhealth.com/fitness/the-best-bodyweight-exercises-for-working-out-every-part-of-your-body/" target="_blank">body weight exercises</a> everyday. This is an excellent, free way to prepare for a disaster. You would be surprised at the number of people who are completely unable to run, jump, climb, and do all of the other physical movements needed for basic emergency response simply because they stopped exercising years ago.<br /></li><li>Interview the oldest people you know. Elderly people often have a wide range of knowledge which would be considered disaster preparedness information today (back then, it was called everyday life). How did they do laundry before today's washing machines were invented, where are the best places to fish, do they use any home remedies for various ailments, what were the biggest challenges they faced in their lives and how did they overcome these challenges, etc.<br /></li><li>Take the entire weekend off from all media (no TVs, radios, cell phones, internet, gaming devices, etc). Extreme? Yes. Useful and enlightening? Yes. In a grid-down situation, it is important to know how to entertain yourself without electronic media. And after the initial shock, your brain will feel like it has been on a much-needed vacation. If you must know what is going on in the world, go buy a newspaper. If you are bored, read a book or play chess.<br /></li><li>Practice practice practice. Practice building fires, practice putting out fires, practice fire drills and lock-down drills, practice bugging out, practice bugging in...if you don't practice the skills you learn, you may very well forget them so continually practice the preparedness skills you now in order to keep them sharp.<br /></li></ol><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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Even though these goals are couched in the friendliest language possible, reading between the lines points to a truly dystopian world we are marching towards.<br /></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Roboto !important; font-size: 18px !important; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 21px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">1.B</strong> Create sound policy frameworks at the national, regional and international levels, based on pro-poor and gender-sensitive development strategies, to support accelerated investment in poverty eradication actions</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Roboto !important; font-size: 18px !important; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 21px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">2.B</strong><span> </span>Correct and prevent trade restrictions and distortions in world agricultural markets, including through the parallel elimination of all forms of agricultural export subsidies and all export measures with equivalent effect, in accordance with the mandate of the Doha Development Round.</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Roboto !important; font-size: 18px !important; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 21px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">3.A </strong>Strengthen the implementation of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in all countries, as appropriate.</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Roboto !important; font-size: 18px !important; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 21px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">4.7 </strong>By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Roboto !important; font-size: 18px !important; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 21px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">5.4</strong> Recognize and value unpaid care and domestic work through the provision of public services, infrastructure and social protection policies and the promotion of shared responsibility within the household and the family as nationally appropriate</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Roboto !important; font-size: 18px !important; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 21px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">6.4</strong> By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Roboto !important; font-size: 18px !important; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 21px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">7.B </strong>By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States, and land-locked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Roboto !important; font-size: 18px !important; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 21px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">8.10 </strong>Strengthen the capacity of domestic financial institutions to encourage and expand access to banking, insurance and financial services for all</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Roboto !important; font-size: 18px !important; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 21px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">9.A </strong>Facilitate sustainable and resilient infrastructure development in developing countries through enhanced financial, technological and technical support to African countries, least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing States 18</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Roboto !important; font-size: 18px !important; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 21px;"><a href="https://unric.org/en/sdg-10/" target="_blank">All of SDG 10</a></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Roboto !important; font-size: 18px !important; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 21px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">11.3 </strong>By 2030, enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanization and capacity for participatory, integrated and sustainable human settlement planning and management in all countries</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Roboto !important; font-size: 18px !important; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 21px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">12.C </strong>Rationalize inefficient fossil-fuel subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption by removing market distortions, in accordance with national circumstances, including by restructuring taxation and phasing out those harmful subsidies, where they exist, to reflect their environmental impacts, taking fully into account the specific needs and conditions of developing countries and minimizing the possible adverse impacts on their development in a manner that protects the poor and the affected communities</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Roboto !important; font-size: 18px !important; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 21px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">13.A </strong>Implement the commitment undertaken by developed-country parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to a goal of mobilizing jointly $100 billion annually by 2020 from all sources to address the needs of developing countries in the context of meaningful mitigation actions and transparency on implementation and fully operationalize the Green Climate Fund through its capitalization as soon as possible</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Roboto !important; font-size: 18px !important; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 21px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">14.6 </strong>By 2020, prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and refrain from introducing new such subsidies, recognizing that appropriate and effective special and differential treatment for developing and least developed countries should be an integral part of the World Trade Organization fisheries subsidies negotiation</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Roboto !important; font-size: 18px !important; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 21px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">15.4</strong> By 2030, ensure the conservation of mountain ecosystems, including their biodiversity, in order to enhance their capacity to provide benefits that are essential for sustainable development</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Roboto !important; font-size: 18px !important; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 21px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">16.9 </strong>By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Roboto !important; font-size: 18px !important; line-height: inherit; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 21px;"><a href="https://unric.org/en/sdg-17/" target="_blank">Most of SDG 17</a> <br /></li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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Beware that if you are connected to the grid, <a href="https://www.postandcourier.com/news/marijuana-bust-shines-light-on-utilities/article_f63a8bed-9a43-5429-aaef-99f7eb0f71f0.html" target="_blank">your utility usage can make your private life habits public knowledge (and be used to prosecute you in some cases).</a></p><p>80. Speaking of utilities, don't allow companies to use remote access programs to access your private data. Examples <a href="https://getjerry.com/insights/telematics-helpful-discount-tool-invasion-privacy" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/06/texans-regret-opting-into-power-plan-that-remotely-raises-thermostat-temps/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>81. Beware of how your activities can put your personal information on display. This can be things like <a href="https://endurance.biz/2019/industry-news/facial-recognition-sportsphotos-com-ramps-up-race-photography-with-search-by-selfie/" target="_blank">race tracking</a> or even <a href="https://www.southernliving.com/north-caroling-woman-wins-lottery-twice-in-two-months-7093192" target="_blank">getting your name in the paper for something you have done</a>.</p><p>82. When traveling, especially internationally, <a href="https://architectsecurity.org/2017/08/international-mobile-device-security-part-1-preparing-your-mobile-devices-for-travel/" target="_blank">take extra care with your device security.</a></p><p>83. Take steps to improve the privacy of your home such as following <a href="https://www.finehomesandliving.com/how-to-improve-the-privacy-of-your-house-in-10-simple-ways/article_a0a83d6c-7136-11eb-a4b7-1717076e3b30.html" target="_blank">these tips</a>, walking around the exterior of your home both during the day and at night to ensure people can not see into your home, covering anything in the garage you don't want the neighbors to see when you open your garage door (like your gun safe or stored food), etc.</p><p>84. Take a look at your work environment and institute as many privacy and security tips as possible (examples <a href="https://www.privacycompliancehub.com/gdpr-resources/10-privacy-tips-for-working-from-home/" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="https://www.timedoctor.com/blog/employee-privacy/" target="_blank">here</a>, and <a href="https://www.anyplace.com/blog/posts/safety-first-keeping-data-secure-as-a-digital-nomad" target="_blank">here</a>).</p><p>85. <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-protest-safely-gear-tips/" target="_blank">Take privacy precautions if you will be participating in a protest.</a></p><p>86. <a href="https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/about-the-opc/what-we-do/awareness-campaigns-and-events/privacy-education-for-kids/fs-fi/tips/" target="_blank">Teach your children about privacy</a> and do your best to keep their personal data (photos, cell number...basically everything kids regularly post on social media these days) off-line. <a href="https://defendinnocence.org/child-sexual-abuse-risk-reduction/raising-capable-kids/communicate-boundaries/make-sure-child-gets-gives-appropriate-privacy/" target="_blank">This education also includes personal privacy topics as well.</a></p><p>87. Biohacking, implant tracking, and even cyber hacking your vehicle are the "brave new world" of privacy problems. Examples <a href="https://healthitsecurity.com/news/secure-healthcare-data-sharing-apps-approved-by-fda" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="https://www.pratum.com/blog/520-security-concerns-from-biohacking-implanted-microchips" target="_blank">here</a>, and <a href="https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a37453835/car-hacking-danger-is-likely-closer-than-you-think/" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p>88. Before you have guests, the housekeeper, workmen, etc come into your home, securely store cash/jewelry/prescription meds/guns/mail/personal papers/etc. away from prying eyes.</p><p>89. Make your car as generic looking as possible. Keep the interior clean and bare of anything that would attract thieves or privacy snoops, and for the love of God, <a href="https://www.nbc12.com/2019/04/17/police-dont-give-out-too-much-information-bumper-stickers/" target="_blank">don't put bumper stickers on your vehicle.</a></p><p>90. Similarly, before you leave your vehicle with the valet or mechanic, only give them the vehicle's valet key (not your whole keychain), and lock valuables (firearm, cash, registration info, anything with your personal info on it) in your glove box.</p><p>91. If you want to be in for a shocker when it comes to how little digital privacy you have, download your <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2018/10/17/how-to-download-your-apple-data/" target="_blank">Apple</a> or <a href="https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/3024190?hl=en" target="_blank">Google</a> data.</p><p>92. Take steps to <a href="https://newswatchtv.com/2021/09/30/cross-device-tracking-and-ways-to-counteract-it/" target="_blank">avoid cross-device tracking</a>, including <a href="https://www.tutorialspoint.com/what-is-browser-isolation-definition-types-and-usage" target="_blank">browser isolation</a>, using an <a href="https://www.thesslstore.com/blog/air-gapped-computer/" target="_blank">air-gapped</a> computer, etc.</p><p>93. Use physical devices to secure your cell phone and laptop including camera covers, privacy screen protectors, microphone blocker device, USB data blockers, etc.</p><p>94. <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/video/hide-drone-subtle-art-ghosting-121731002.html" target="_blank">Learn how to hide from drones.</a> <a href="https://www.komando.com/privacy/how-to-hide-from-drones/874008/" target="_blank">More info here.</a><br /></p><p>95. If you need to take extreme measures, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JASUsVY5YJ8" target="_blank">consider using a disguise when you go out.</a><br /></p><p>96. Keep up with new privacy/tech topics as this subject changes very rapidly. On YouTube, check out The Hated One, Rob Braxman, Techlore, All Things Secured, Wolfgang's Channel, Sumsub, Shannon Morris, Naomi Brockwell, etc.<br /></p><p>97. If money is no object, <a href="https://www.esecurityplanet.com/products/top-cybersecurity-companies/" target="_blank">you can hire a cybersecurity team to assist you with all manner of digital security.</a><br /></p><p>98. Don't want your consumer purchases used to track you? <a href="https://www.instructables.com/Becoming-a-Maker-The-complete-guide-to-a-fully-fun/" target="_blank">Become a maker.</a><br /></p><p>99. Brush up on privacy laws that effect you. Examples <a href="https://fireflies.ai/blog/call-recording-laws-in-50-states-3" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="https://zety.com/blog/illegal-interview-questions" target="_blank">here</a>, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_privacy_laws_of_the_United_States" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /></p><p>100. Mind what you say when speaking to people. Many people inadvertently give away a lot of personal information when having friendly conversations with others. <br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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Do not drive a company/commercial vehicle (examples why <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-delivery-driver-shares-viral-tiktok-ai-monitoring-system-tracking-2023-2" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://news.yahoo.com/ford-taps-masses-vehicle-data-060556428.html" target="_blank">here</a>).</p><p>56. <a href="https://www.enjuris.com/car-accident/dash-cam-footage-evidence/" target="_blank">Be aware that the dashcam you use to protect you is also recording everything you do and say.</a></p><p>57. <a href="https://secondcalldefense.org/calling-911/" target="_blank">Also be aware that when you call 911 you are being recorded (even before the 911 operator answers).</a></p><p>58. <a href="https://www.howtogeek.com/773757/your-face-is-being-scanned-in-public-heres-how-to-stop-it/" target="_blank">Avoid CCTV/facial recognition cameras by wearing a hat, sunglasses, and mask when you are out in public (which isn't nearly as unusual post-pandemic as it was pre-pandemic).</a> </p><p>59. Develop a wide skill set that would allow you to work "off the books."</p><p>60. Go backpacking in a remote area for a couple of weeks (this may drop you totally off the grid if you do not bring any electronic devices with you).</p><p>61. Use a notebook and pen for taking notes as digital notes can be compromised.</p><p>62. Scrub your metadata from <a href="https://lifehacker.com/what-is-exif-data-and-how-to-remove-it-from-your-photo-1845292669" target="_blank">photos</a> and <a href="https://www.alitajran.com/remove-message-header-in-exchange-server/" target="_blank">email headers</a>.</p><p>63. <a href="https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/inexpensive-ways-to-theft-proof-your-home/" target="_blank">Use non-digital home security options to safeguard your home.</a></p><p>64. Learn how pre-digital surveillance societies did things (examples <a href="https://www.lowtechmagazine.com/" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="https://www.notechmagazine.com/" target="_blank">here</a>, and <a href="https://medium.com/the-ascent/how-will-your-life-look-without-technology-for-15-days-eef3f2dc787" target="_blank">here</a>).</p><p>65. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXZYmpdDLS0" target="_blank">Engineer a "normal life" and a separate "private" life.</a></p><p>66. <a href="https://www.chcf.org/publication/heres-looking-at-you-how-personal-health-information-is-being-tracked-and-used/" target="_blank">Improve your health and fitness to the point you don't need ongoing prescription medicines, ongoing medical monitoring, etc. </a></p><p>67. If you need another reason to avoid social media, realize that these services can and do share your most personal data (examples <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/betterhelp-shared-users-sensitive-health-data-ftc-97596142" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://mashable.com/article/police-using-facebook-google-user-data" target="_blank">here</a>).</p><p>68. <a href="https://cyberwar.nl/d/20130211-Basic-Spy-Tradecraft_Edward-Howard-Lee.pdf" target="_blank">Become aware of old fashioned spy-craft skills.</a></p><p>69. <a href="https://abilitynet.org.uk/factsheets/internet-scams-and-how-avoid-them" target="_blank">Learn how to avoid online scams and phishing attacks.</a></p><p>70. Use items that can not be digitally tracked (old fashioned alarm clocks, "dumb" TVs, non-digital cameras, etc).</p><p>71. <a href="https://www.technadu.com/tor-tails-essential-dark-web-tools/54553/" target="_blank">Become familiar with Tor, Tails, and the Dark Web.</a></p><p>72. Realize that the most mundane appliances can be used to track you (<a href="https://totalsecurityadvisor.blr.com/cybersecurity/leave-no-trace-how-your-printer-could-be-exposing-your-identity/" target="_blank">example here</a>).</p><p>73. <a href="https://ssd.eff.org/" target="_blank"> Continually update your knowledge of surveillance self defense.</a> <a href="https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/security/g28719483/trick-surveillance-systems/" target="_blank">Also this</a>.<br /></p><p>74. <a href="https://www.osinttechniques.com/" target="_blank">Learn about OSINT techniques</a> then use these research skills on yourself so you will learn what modifications you need to make to enhance your privacy.</p><p>75. <a href="https://www.aura.com/learn/how-to-protect-your-privacy-online" target="_blank">Also, regularly Google 'how to protect my privacy' for new and updated techniques to use.</a><br /></p><p> <br /></p><p> <br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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Even being out in the middle of the wilderness seemingly alone doesn't mean your activities are completely private (see also the Gabby Petito murder that was solved when someone driving by the remote murder site happened to catch the boyfriend's vehicle on their dash cam). Here are some ways to make your everyday life a bit more private and secure:</p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="https://www.makeuseof.com/what-is-grapheneos-privacy/" target="_blank">De-google a pixel phone using graphene</a> (and never use it to log into google services).</li><li>And <a href="https://www.mydataremoval.com/blog/anonymous-sim-card/" target="_blank">use an anonymous SIM card in your phone.</a> <br /></li><li><a href="https://www.kaspersky.com/resource-center/definitions/linux" target="_blank">Replace the Windows OS on your computer with Linux.</a></li><li>Choose <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/reference/best-encrypted-messaging-apps" target="_blank">apps</a>/<a href="https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/jitsi-secure-zoom/" target="_blank">websites</a>/<a href="https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-browser-for-privacy/" target="_blank">browsers</a> with your privacy in mind.</li><li><a href="https://www.privacyaffairs.com/vpn-routers/" target="_blank">Use VPNs and/or a secure router when accessing the internet. </a><br /></li><li>Use an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Nj0l5gv8io" target="_blank">encrypted USB flash drive</a> to store your files and/or back up your files.</li><li><a href="https://royallegalsolutions.com/the-privacy-of-a-land-trust-owned-by-a-limited-liability-company" target="_blank">Own property through a trust and/or LLC</a> (seek legal guidance for setting this up).</li><li><a href="https://www.thezebra.com/resources/driving/tracking-technology/" target="_blank">Use an electric bike to avoid vehicle tracking technologies.</a></li><li><a href="https://www.aclu.org/other/whats-wrong-public-video-surveillance" target="_blank">Live in a remote area to avoid (most) community and residential surveillance cameras.</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DVnir4kjR8" target="_blank">Set up your own library of books gleaned from garage sales and thrift stores (not Amazon, not e-books).</a></li><li><a href="https://www.techdirt.com/2020/05/07/amazon-sued-saying-youve-bought-movies-that-it-can-take-away-you/" target="_blank">Set up your own DVD library gleaned from garage sales and thrift stores (not Amazon, not streaming services).</a></li><li><a href="https://www.cnet.com/culture/why-buy-music-when-you-can-rent-it-with-a-subscription/" target="_blank">Set up your own CD/record music library gleaned from garage sales and thrift stores (not Amazon, not Spotify).</a></li><li><a href="https://www.thehealthyjournal.com/faq/does-netflix-track-how-many-times-you-watch-a-show" target="_blank">Use an over-the-air antenna instead of using cable or streaming services.</a></li><li><a href="https://news.yahoo.com/how-to-stop-your-new-tv-from-tracking-what-you-watch-220601370.html" target="_blank">Use a "dumb" TV instead of a "smart" TV.</a><br /></li><li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/23293687/amazon-irobot-acquisition-purchase-smarthome-intelligence-privacy-analysis" target="_blank">Use a regular vacuum instead of a "smart" vacuum.</a></li><li><a href="https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/what-data-are-voice-assistants-collecting-and-how-to-protect-yourself" target="_blank">Never use voice assistant devices in your home.</a></li><li><a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/90490923/credit-card-companies-are-tracking-shoppers-like-never-before-inside-the-next-phase-of-surveillance-capitalism" target="_blank">Pay cash for as many things as possible.</a></li><li><a href="https://www.makeuseof.com/are-virtual-credit-cards-safe/" target="_blank">If you must use a credit card, consider using a virtual credit card.</a></li><li><a href="https://privacyblog.com/2019/02/06/for-personal-privacy-use-a-virtual-mailbox-address/" target="_blank">Consider using a virtual mailbox address for privacy.</a></li><li>And if you must use Amazon, <a href="https://www.komando.com/technology/how-to-use-amazon-hub-lockers/824737/" target="_blank">pick up your purchases at a Hub locker instead of having home delivery.</a></li><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jan/28/fitness-tracking-app-gives-away-location-of-secret-us-army-bases" target="_blank">Instead of a fitness tracker, use an old fashioned pedometer.</a></li><li><a href="https://www.makeuseof.com/is-smartwatch-security-threat/?newsletter_popup=1" target="_blank">Instead of a smart watch, use an old fashioned watch.</a></li><li><a href="https://www.mediaplacepartners.com/traditional-radio-vs-streaming-audio/" target="_blank">Instead of streaming radio, use an old fashioned radio.</a></li><li><a href="https://xiphcyber.com/articles/social-media-tracking" target="_blank">Delete social media (yes, this includes Facebook).</a></li><li><a href="https://gizmodo.com/apple-iphone-analytics-tracking-even-when-off-app-store-1849757558" target="_blank">Do not use Apple devices.</a> <br /></li></ol><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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Here are 100 items you might consider putting in your bug out bag:</p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Backpack. Much easier to carry than a duffel bag or messenger bag.</li><li>Tent/footprint. Pick the smallest and lightest for your needs.</li><li>Sleeping bag. A down bag can pack extremely small yet still be quite warm.</li><li>Sleeping pad. I like a torso-sized, cheap, closed-cell foam pad.</li><li>Emergency blanket. Of the mylar variety.</li><li>Matador blanket. Thin, lite and has a variety of uses.</li><li>Rumple blanket. Ditto.</li><li>Food. Several day's worth, lightweight, easy to cook and eat, stuff you like to eat.</li><li>Matches. For obvious reasons.</li><li>Lighter. A back up for matches.</li><li>Utensils. Spork, spoon, fork, etc.</li><li>Ferro rod and striker. A back up for your matches and lighter.</li><li>Firestarter. A small packet of tinder to make fire-starting easier.</li><li>Stove/fuel. Could be anything from a cat food tin stove and fuel to a sterno set to a MSR stove.</li><li>Mess kit. To cook ad eat your food with.</li><li>Can opener. A p 38 type works fine.</li><li>Pot scrubber. Just cut off a chunk from your general kitchen-type scrubber.</li><li>Titanium cup. You can drink coffee as well as cook and eat from one of these.</li><li>Bandana. Has a hundred uses.</li><li>Folding water bottle. Good for extra water storage.</li><li>Nalgene water bottle. A standard way to carry water or beverages.</li><li>Water purification tablets. A cheap and easy way to purify water.</li><li>Water filter/purification system. Sawyer offers several types of these.</li><li>Shoes: long-distance walking shoes, flip flops.</li><li>Underwear: briefs, socks, bras/sports bras</li><li>Clothes: pants, belt, tank tops, t shirts, long sleeve shirts.</li><li>Outerwear: windbreaker, rain shell, rain pants, down jacket, fleece jacket.</li><li>Accessories: umbrella, sunglasses, rain poncho, baseball hat, shemagh.</li><li>Related items: winter hat, winter gloves, down booties, work gloves, buff, swim suit, sleepwear.</li><li>$5000 cash/roll of quarters. Bands of $1, $5, $10, $20, and some $100s.</li><li>Burner phone and sim card. Maybe take the time to degoogle the phone and pick up a Mint sim.</li><li>First aid kit/vitamins/acidophilous/prescription meds/denture stuff/hearing aid stuff/etc.</li><li>Trauma kit. <a href="https://www.ems1.com/tactical-ems/articles/whats-in-your-tactical-medical-kit-S1SUPl1AsbaFIl2o/" target="_blank">This is more comprehensive than a basic first aid kit.</a></li><li>Insect repellent/bug head net. For bugging out in a buggy area.</li><li>Toiletry kit/make up kit/kit for contacts/spare glasses.<br /></li><li>Office kit. Include a passport, copies of important documents, list of contact info, etc.</li><li>Tech kit. Spare USB drives, spare memory cards, charger cord/brick. etc.</li><li>Hand sanitizer. Small bottle; can also be used as a firestarter.</li><li>Wet Wipes. Varying sizes; use for hand cleaning, a sponge bath, etc.</li><li>Toilet paper and/or bottle bidet. For obvious reasons.</li><li>Shovel or trowel. To bury waste among other things.</li><li>Ziplocs. Assorted sizes for a variety of purposes.</li><li>Dr Bronner's soap. A good all-purpose soap.</li><li>Towel. An ultralight backpacker's towel.</li><li>Wash cloth. Ditto.</li><li>Pocketknife. Has multiple uses.</li><li>Multi tool. Also has multiple uses.</li><li>Sillcok key. For accessing water in various places.</li><li>Lockpick set. Practice using it before you need it.</li><li>Axe. Has multiple uses.</li><li>Fixed blade knife. Get a quality knife with a good blade and sturdy hilt.</li><li>Headlamp. With white, red, and green colors.<br /></li><li>Flashlight. Small but with high lumens. </li><li>Spare batteries. For any items that are not rechargeable.</li><li>Candle. Tea light size is fine.</li><li>Solar charger. There are several good backpacker-style panel set ups.<br /></li><li>Battery bank. Make sure it works with your solar set up.</li><li>Portable AM/FM/SW radio. For receiving info in a disaster.</li><li>Hand-crank radio. Good if you don't have battery or solar options.</li><li>HAM radio. Get licensed and practice using this type of radio before you need it.</li><li>Maps. A local map, state map, and US map.</li><li>Compass. Learn how to use it before you need it.</li><li>Whistle. To use for signaling in an emergency.</li><li>Notepad. Write in the rain type is a good option.</li><li>Pencil/pen. A mechanical pencil and/or Fisher Space pen are good options.</li><li>Pepper spray. A good, basic self defense option.</li><li>Duct tape. A good all-around "fix it" option.</li><li>Zipties/rubberbands. Ditto.</li><li>Paracord. Many uses.</li><li>Carabiners. Ditto.</li><li>Handgun/ammo/cleaning kit. Optional, of course.</li><li>Large garbage bags. Multiple uses.</li><li>N95 face mask/nitrile gloves. For use in an emergency.</li><li>Sewing kit. You can put together your own kit.</li><li>Fishing kit. Ditto.</li><li>Knife sharpener. To keep a good blade on your knives.</li><li>Snare wire. Multiple uses.</li><li>Latex tubing. Ditto.</li><li>Condoms. For various purposes.</li><li>Binoculars. For seeing distant things.</li><li>Bungie cords. Multiple uses.</li><li>Watch. For timekeeping and distance marking.</li><li>Glow sticks. Can be found at the Dollar Store for emergency lighting and signalling.</li><li>Trekking poles. For long-distance walking.</li><li>Tablet or laptop. For computing, information, and entertainment needs.</li><li>Small sharpie. Useful for messaging and note-taking purposes.<br /></li><li>Magnifying glass. Can be used for fire starting and to see small things.</li><li>PLB. A personal locator beacon can be used to summon help in an emergency.</li><li>Saw. Many uses (shelter building, fire building, etc).</li><li>Aluminum foil. Many uses.</li><li>Pack rain cover. To keep your backpack and its contents dry (use an interior plastic bag as well).<br /></li><li>Waterproof bag. To keep stuff dry, also useful for doing laundry.</li><li>Bear container. If you will be bugging out to the wilderness.</li><li>Bear spray. Another good self-defense tool.</li><li>Gaiters. Useful for long-distance walking.</li><li>Hand warmers. A "nice to have" in cold climates.</li><li>Goggles. Useful for swimming, dust storms, etc.</li><li>Signal mirror. For signaling for help.</li><li>Pry bar. Many uses.</li><li>Other stuff depending on your needs (drone, body armor, etc).<br /></li></ol><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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What you do: <a href="https://bugoutbagacademy.com/free-bug-out-bag-list/" target="_blank">have your bug out bag ready</a> so you can evacuate at a moment's notice.</li><li><a href="https://news.yahoo.com/attacks-electrical-substations-raise-alarm-162104521.html" target="_blank">Attacks on substations seem to be ramping up</a>. What you do: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oTCfTl_tXM" target="_blank">have multiple methods to power your house</a> (and test these methods before you need them).</li><li><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/04/weather/winter-storm-northeast-new-england-saturday/index.html" target="_blank">Today it is cold AF across the northeast</a>. What you do: <a href="https://www.unitedwaymv.org/coldweathertips" target="_blank">prepare way before cooler fall weather hits</a> so in the midst of winter, you will be prepared for any freak cold snaps.</li><li><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/04/us/indiana-man-death-filming-tiktok/index.html" target="_blank">A guy fell off a cliff and died while filming a TikTok video</a>. What you do: <a href="https://www.artofmanliness.com/character/behavior/how-to-develop-the-situational-awareness-of-jason-bourne/" target="_blank">situational awareness and spatial awareness are your top priorities</a> always. Also, you pretty much eschew social media.</li><li>The <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/tyre-nichols-police-report-odds-video-brutal-traffic-stop-death-rcna68661" target="_blank">Tyre Nichols case has been all over the news recently</a>. What you do: you are obviously aware that police brutality can be an issue but <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uj0mtxXEGE8" target="_blank">common sense and courtesy will get you safely out of most situations.</a></li><li><a href="https://news.yahoo.com/mexican-telenovela-star-pablo-lyle-085809416.html" target="_blank">Road rage cases are also on the rise and in the news on pretty much a daily basis</a>. What you do: <a href="https://living.geico.com/driving/auto/car-safety-insurance/7-ways-to-avoid-road-rage" target="_blank">deescalate and/or avoid road rage incidents which could end with fatal results.</a></li><li>Ditto <a href="https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/skbaer/san-jose-man-shooting-black-man-hearing" target="_blank">"self defense" claims that clearly aren't self defense situations</a>. What you do: as a responsible gun owner, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uROIFBm3_qs" target="_blank">you do what you can to avoid using your firearm unless absolutely necessary</a> (and you make sure you have an iron-clad self defense case lest you spend the next several years of your life in court and/or in prison).</li><li><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/19/56percent-of-americans-cant-cover-a-1000-emergency-expense-with-savings.html" target="_blank">More than half the American population can't cover a $1000 expense with savings</a>. What you do: <a href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/saving/quick-guide-to-your-emergency-fund" target="_blank">as a responsible prepper, you ALWAYS have an emergency fund</a>. </li><li>In another survey, it seems that <a href="https://www.mydomaine.com/millennial-homeowners-lack-home-maintenance-skills-4772027" target="_blank">many young people lack basic home maintenance skills</a> which were common for kids to learn in generations past. What you do: <a href="https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/50-things-every-homeowner-should-know-how-to-do-46782" target="_blank">learning basic home maintenance skills can be as easy as watching some YouTube videos and a bit of practice. </a>Needless to say, these sorts of skills can be used in everyday life <i>and</i> in emergency situations.</li><li><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/us/farmer-predicts-worse-food-shortages-higher-prices-2023-amid-inflation-drought-interests-rate-hikes" target="_blank">I probably don't need to to anyone at this point that food prices have gone crazy</a>. What you do: <a href="https://www.theseasonalhomestead.com/17-ways-to-prepare-for-upcoming-food-shortages/" target="_blank">as preppers, food security is often our top priority.</a><br /></li></ol><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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