The Survival Group Handbook by Charley Hogwood

Review: The Survival Group Handbook
by Charley Hogwood

I read a lot because I am always learning.  I'm a fan of Prepper Fiction because it is entertaining, instructive and an excellent method of bringing non-preppers into the fold. But there comes a time when you need to get down to the brass tacks. Survival Guides fit the bill.
 

 

I was honored to review The Survival Group Handbook by our friend Charley Hogwood whose resume as an expert in survival and preparedness is extensive.  I can consume Prepper Fiction in a day, or two (I read fiction fast, like watching a spell-binding movie). Survival Guides take a little longer due to my extensive note taking.

Food Storage in Mylar Bags

We believe that the single best, most cost effective method of storing food for long term survival is sealing it in mylar bags. Food storage in mylar bags is inexpensive and the method to seal food in mylar bags is simple.

 

Mylar bags are an integral component of any good food storage systems and have been used for many years. Food grade aluminized mylar bags are used by filling them with dry goods such as beans, pasta, rice and oats. Mylar bags create an oxygen barrier to protect food during extended long-term food storage because the oxygen is removed using food safe oxygen adsorbers. Mylar bags for food storage can be sealed with a standard heat sealing unit or with an ordinary clothes iron.

SITUATIONAL AWARENESS FOR PREPPERS

Situational awareness is very important, not just for personal security but as a fundamental building block in your security plan and the security of your Prepper Group. Because of this importance, we have stressed the importance of situational awareness for Preppers many times in the past.

 

It is important to note that situational awareness -- being aware of one's surroundings and identifying potential threats and dangerous situations -- is more of a mindset than it is paranoia, although one could argue that an ounce of paranoia will help you develop a keen sense of situational awareness. Because of this, situational awareness is not something that can be practiced only by highly trained government agents or specialized corporate security teams. Indeed, it can be exercised by anyone with the will and the discipline to do so. Situational awareness is not only important for recognizing day-to-day threats, but it also serves to identify other dangerous situations after TEOTWAWKI.