Gear Selection

In the conclusion of this special two-part limited return engagement, Jim Cobb, Dacia Arnold, and Brian Keene discuss frugality and financial preparedness in a time of high gas prices and economic uncertainty, with simple everyday tips on how to save money, spend money, and get more for less. 

Jim Cobb, Dacia Arnold, and Brian Keene are back for a limited return engagement of everyone's favorite preparedness podcast. This week, they focus on dealing with the anxiety, depression, and other emotions many are currently experiencing, and offer realistic strategies for adaptability, mental toughness, emotional resilience, and gratitude.

In the final episode of our limited series, Jim, Brian, and Dacia refresh your preparedness knowledge and take you step-by-step through the previous 23 lessons, leaving you prepared for 2025 and beyond.

In our penultimate episode, Jim, Dacia, and Brian discuss operational security -- how to safeguard and protect your loved ones and yourself from those who might wish to take advantage of your preparedness.

Jim and Dacia discuss the proper care and maintenance of firearms, knives, vehicles, generators, and other preparation gear.

Drills and practice runs allow us to test our plans and gear in a reasonably safe and controlled environment. Jim, Dacia, and Brian discuss how to learn from making mistakes without too much risk.

Brian, Jim, and Dacia discuss ham radios, cellular and satellite phones, 'walkie talkies, whistles, signal fires, flares, and other ways of communicating in an emergency situation.

Jim, Dacia, and Brian discuss "Dirt Time", prepping practice, gear familiarity, and how to prioritize and balance. 

Jim, Dacia, and Brian discuss the importance of "soft skills" such as critical thinking, leadership, communication, empathy, and conflict resolution.

Jim schools Dacia and Brian on where to find and purchase the best survival and prepper gear.