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Carla Emery's classic - The Encyclopedia of Country Living - is on sale today and tomorrow nearly half off. amzn.to/3J1DJRZ

Backwoods Survival Guide 35 has been out for a bit now. You can find it just about anywhere magazines are sold. Our goal with every issue is to share practical, actionable information our readers can actually use in their lives, written by folks who truly know their stuff.

@bryansmith.bsky.social -- please drop me a message at your earliest convenience about an anthology project. DM me here or email me - [email protected]. Thanks!

I see some version of this comment pop up regularly in prepper social media. “We’re far too busy to ever have down time or even think about entertainment!” It isn’t quite the flex they think it is.

A couple of weeks ago, I was asked to do a write-up about why wasp spray makes for a less than ideal self-defense option. mind4survival.com/wasp-spray-f...

Regarding building a survival library at home -- while I’m all for investing in a knowledge stockpile, I feel it is even more important to actually read the books and other materials you acquire. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking that just having them on a shelf is enough.

Here's this week's newsletter. The Survival Weekly Dispatch - Volume 12, Issue 39 open.substack.com/pub/jimcobb/...

Eight years ago today was the first official day of my full-time writing career. I recall I was afraid that I'd not have enough work to support myself and my family. That was a fear that has thus far been unfounded. As always, huge thanks to all of you who have been tireless fans of my work!

Recommended reading is always a popular topic in the prepper world. I maintain an extensive list, probably 50+ books, that I recommend. However, it can be a little overwhelming to see such a massive list. With that in mind, these would be my priority suggestions.

I just turned in the last round of edits for Prepper's Home Defense (2nd ed). Lots of changes, some big and some small, throughout. Order it now and it'll show up when it's released in February 2026. amzn.to/3IoCOuK

That's two new book contracts in two days. Lots of work, but it'll be fun. Both books will be turned in by the end of February 2026.

Today's installment on GAT Daily talks about three very common survival/prepper myths that spread like wildfire on social media. gatdaily.com/articles/soc...

Fred Liken shared a great review of my latest book on his Modern Refugee channel. youtu.be/VtefQdCwD5g?...

I wrote an article on bugging out for Skillset Magazine. It went live this morning. Check it out here! skillsetmag.com/article/the-...

Here's this week's newsletter. The Survival Weekly Dispatch - Volume 12, Issue 38 open.substack.com/pub/jimcobb/...

Today's dance partner is the Redhawk from Tactile Knife Co., designed by Taylor Martin from Best Damn EDC. I'm wrapping up my review for Tactical Knives, as it's due today. I'm not spoiling anything by saying that this has quickly become one of my favorite EDC knives.

Today’s mission – edit 15 layouts, finish a knife review and a Skillset article, & write 1 article for GAT Daily. All while avoiding social media dumpster fires. I have caffeine, chocolate, and several seasons of the Super Friends. Don’t try this at home. This is only for professionals.

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It won't be out until February 2026, but the new edition of Prepper's Home Defense is currently going for just $11.99 as a preorder. You can lock in a great price and it'll be delivered when it comes out. www.amazon.com/Preppers-Lon...

Hey @briankeene.bsky.social, my wife was working on a digital puzzle yesterday and it made me think of you ;)

Subscribers to my Patreon receive posts via email several times a week. Sneak peeks at things I’m working on, behind the scenes info from time to time, as well as general preparedness content. www.patreon.com/c/realworldp...

Reading comments about the Iryna Zarutska stabbing and the Charlie Kirk shooting, I’m convinced that social media is one of the single-worst things mankind has ever developed. I have seen the ugliest things being said, and they’re coming from both sides of the political aisle.

My review of Steelport Knife Co. went live this morning at the Skillset Magazine site. skillsetmag.com/article/expl...

Here's this week's newsletter. The Survival Weekly Dispatch - Volume 12, Issue 36 open.substack.com/pub/jimcobb/...

#Prepping isn’t always about the end of the world. It’s about making challenges to your normal way of life easier to handle.

JR at the DIY Prepper channel had some great things to say about the new Countdown to Preparedness, as well as some of my other books. youtu.be/XGtNAewDOqs?...

Ran into a little old man on our hike over the weekend. He said, "I have an important message for you. This could change your life." Intrigued, I asked for the message. He replied with just a series of numbers. 1646044444 (Credit to @gabino.bsky.social for the idea.)

What are some of your favorite natural disaster movies? I'm looking for something new-to-me that isn't just a schlock-fest with bad CGI and worse acting.

Finalizing two book contracts next week with different publishers. One book is prepper-adjacent, the other not at all. Both of them are ideas I’ve wanted to do for a while now. Details on them when I’m allowed. #amwriting

Here's this week's newsletter. The Survival Weekly Dispatch - Volume 12, Issue 35 open.substack.com/pub/jimcobb/...

Just got the most brilliant idea for a screenplay, but I have zero time to do anything with it. Sigh….

It's National Preparedness Month! Here's a short write-up I did for Guns Ammo Tactical about it, with a focus on creating your own emergency plans. gatdaily.com/articles/202...

What are some realistic scenarios where you’d use a Get Home Bag? Specifically in your own life, what are some things you could see happening where a Get Home Bag would be used? Note that in the #prepper world, a Get Home Bag is not the same as a Bug Out bag.

Okay garden folks, question for you. We have a potted hibiscus that has been outside all summer. We need to bring it in before the first cold snap. However, we discovered today that it is infested with ants. What’s the best approach to getting rid of the ants as quickly as possible?

Holiday Weekend Safety Brief Don’t add to the population. Don’t subtract from the population. Stay out of the newspaper, hospital, and jail. Remember, judges won’t be in until Tuesday.

Tips for bugging out with pets - gatdaily.com/articles/tak...

Backwoods Survival Guide 35 will hit stores on or around Sept 12th. You should be able to find it anywhere magazines are sold.

Here's this week's newsletter. The Survival Weekly Dispatch - Volume 12, Issue 34 open.substack.com/pub/jimcobb/...

For those of you who read/watch knife reviews, what do you like to see? Are there tests or tasks that are particularly important to you? Sure, we like to just see the knife being used in general. But I'm looking for anything specific that stands out when you see it in a review. Please and thanks!

New to #prepping and #foodstorage? Here's a quick read that covers some of the basics to help you get started. gatdaily.com/articles/kee...

If your only tool is a hammer, then every problem looks like a nail. A better approach is to have other tools in the toolbox. Case in point -- pepper spray. www.shootingillustrated.com/content/a-pr...

A guy who is pretty important to my family is going under the knife tomorrow morning for back surgery. If you're the praying sort, please send one up for him.

Pretty cool offering from my good friends at PNWBushcraft. www.kickstarter.com/projects/dea...

Happy National Knife Day! This is the Tunnel Rat from Vehement Knives. #nationalknifeday25

Me: I don’t get the fuss about Cracker Barrel. I can’t fathom being that upset about the actions of a company I have no financial stake in. [Someone suggests remaking The Breakfast Club.] Me: I will nail the director’s feet to the floor and burn their house down around them.

This morning, I saw three different FB posts about the inadvisability of being a “lone wolf” when it comes to disaster planning. I’m glad to see others talking about it. I was beating that drum over a decade ago and there weren't many others jumping on that bandwagon back then.

Nice write-up here about Countdown to Preparedness (2nd edition). www.knifemagazine.com/arrrived-for...

If you live in or near Portland, Oregon and you're into knives, you might want to check out the National Knife Day Showcase at STEELPORT Knife Co on Aug 24. Details here - www.pkcoe.org/national-kni...

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