Author Archives: MarkSmith

Scouting a retreat location

One of the services that Southern Plains Consulting offers is site surveys. During this process a careful examination of the area is made to determine if the location can be used as a viable retreat location. Continue reading

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Bugging Out: Do you have a plan?

For many in the preparedness lifestyle it is necessary to include being able to bug out from their primary residence to an alternate location for a variety of reasons. Recognizing that and being to accomplish it is a major step. Continue reading

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Firearms and Preparedness Part 1

There are those among the survival minded that feel that firearms are the answer to all preparedness situations. Continue reading

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OPSEC: Or keeping what is yours.

OPSEC which is short for Operational Security sadly is a needed segment of a preparedness lifestyle. Continue reading

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Networking

networking is just what the name suggests, establishing and maintaining a link with others who are like minded and who are actively preparing Continue reading

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Progress and how to measure it

It is very important at this point to remind you that we prep to live, not live to prep. Make sure to take vacations, enjoy your life and live to the fullest. Continue reading

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Inventory: A key to success

Having an up to date inventory provides you valuable information of several different types as well as other information. Continue reading

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Preparedness: Is it for you?

Preparedness, self reliance, survivalism, prepping, no matter what you call it is actually about being better prepared. Continue reading

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