Introducing Kyt Lyn Walken Kyt Lyn Walken is a survival and tracking expert. She is an official representative and instructor at Hull's Tracking School, a school that teaches law enforcement and military personnel visual tracking skills. Additionally, Kyt is a conservation ranger certified by the Conservation Rangers Operations Worldwide (C.R.O.W.) While based in Europe, Kyt travels the world and publishes her knowledge in global media outlets. Given her heavy workload, I was glad to have the opportunity to speak with Kyt about mantracking, survival, and bushcraft. Below is the interview transcript: How Kyt Lyn Walken Got Started Tracking Bob: You are a tracking expert and instruct others … [Read more...] about Kyt Lyn Walken: Interview with a Survival and Tracking Expert
Interview with Michael Snyder of The Economic Collapse Blog
Introducing Michael Snyder of The Economic Collapse Blog Michael Snyder is a very busy man. He runs The Economic Collapse Blog, End Of The American Dream, and The Most Important News, three heavily trafficked websites. He's the author of five books and frequently appears on radio and television. Michael is concerned about the direction our country is heading and so am I. Since Bunker Basics often covers economic and societal developments, I knew I needed to ask Michael about his thoughts on these two topics. We also discussed his introduction to prepping, his latest book, and his relationship with his fans. Below is the transcript: How Michael Got Started Bob: Michael, you've created … [Read more...] about Interview with Michael Snyder of The Economic Collapse Blog
TruePrepper Founder Rusty: Interview with an Army Veteran and Engineer
Introducing Rusty of TruePrepper Rusty founded TruePrepper, a top prepping and survival website, in 2016. Like the website he manages, Rusty emphasizes the importance of risk analysis. As an Air Force veteran and engineer, Rusty is an expert when it comes to identifying and mitigating risks of manmade and natural disasters. Rusty and I discussed his path to preparedness, the most worrying risks today, and how we can best mitigate threats. Below is the transcript: Realizing His Potential Bob: On TruePrepper, you've shared your journey to becoming a prepper. You're incredibly candid about how you squandered your potential, yet ultimately enlisted in the Air Force and developed into a … [Read more...] about TruePrepper Founder Rusty: Interview with an Army Veteran and Engineer
The Prepper Journal: Interview with Army Veteran and Prepping Expert
Introducing Pat Henry of The Prepper Journal Pat Henry is the editor and creator of The Prepper Journal, a website he created in 2013. Since 2013, The Prepper Journal has become a go-to resource for anyone interested in prepping and survival. Pat has been prepping since 2007, long before prepping hit the mainstream. He's an Army veteran and all around survival expert. I was ecstatic when Pat agreed to this interview. Below is the transcript of our conversation about all things preparedness: The Early Days of Prepping Bob: I won't ask you how you got into prepping, since you stated in an article you published on The Prepper Journal that you're inevitably asked that question during … [Read more...] about The Prepper Journal: Interview with Army Veteran and Prepping Expert
Plan and Prepared: Interview with a Survival Blogger and Deputy Sheriff
Introducing James of Plan and Prepared James is the real deal. As a former survival instructor and current deputy sheriff, James knows a thing or two about managing threats. James shares his wisdom in his posts on Plan and Prepared, a prepping and survival website. With years of survival experience under his belt, I knew James had a brain I needed to pick. James was kind enough to take a break from commanding his task force in order to speak with me. Below is our interview transcript: James' Early Exposure to Survival Techniques Bob: I understand that early on in your life, you were a Boy Scout and attended an outdoor survival school. How has that early development of survival techniques … [Read more...] about Plan and Prepared: Interview with a Survival Blogger and Deputy Sheriff