I recently received a review copy of a book by Ted Koppel (of Nightline fame) that will be on sale October 27. The title: "Lights Out: A Cyberattack, A Nation Unprepared, Surviving the Aftermath."
I was asked by the publisher to review the book and help get the word out if I liked it.
I have found the book to be critical reading for our times. In a nutshell, Koppel lays out the convincing case for a very likely and imminent cyber attack on America's electrical grid. When it happens, it will be devastating and an undeniable act of war.
This may not be news to most folks who read this blog or who are Safecastle customers, but the way Mr. Koppel does an excellent job of fact-based, authoritative, and time-sensitive reporting is eye-opening.
He goes beyond the expected risk overview. He adroitly moves to the general lack of governments' preparedness for this threat out there and then talks in some detail about the need for individual preparedness and how to survive what is coming.
This is not fiction. This a reporter's investigative report that confirms the need for individual preparedness and much more. Highly recommended for most any American today--prepper or not. If you're not into personal preparedness today, you will be after reading this book.
There are two ways to sleep well at night ... be ignorant or be prepared.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Monday, October 19, 2015
Up to 38%-off Future Essentials canned long-term storage foods--1 Week Only
If you haven't browsed the outstanding variety of Future Essentials storage food products lately, then you are about to be blown away. We've negotiated a very nice sale discount with our supplier on dozens of FE varieties, getting you up to 38% off this hot-selling storage food.
And to answer question number one--yep--it's in stock and ready to ship promptly. FE has managed to stay on top of the storage food buying boom and so you can be assured you'll have your order in your hands in no time.
The manufacturer insists this sale last only one week, so don't delay.
Get Your Future Essentials Today: http://www.safecastle.com/future-essentials.aspx
And to answer question number one--yep--it's in stock and ready to ship promptly. FE has managed to stay on top of the storage food buying boom and so you can be assured you'll have your order in your hands in no time.
The manufacturer insists this sale last only one week, so don't delay.
Get Your Future Essentials Today: http://www.safecastle.com/future-essentials.aspx
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Final Day: Up to 51%-off Lindon Farms storage food -- delicious, unique varieties!
This SALE ends Friday, Oct. 16
What a great chance you have to substantially add to your food storage! We have never offered bigger discounts on Lindon Farms freeze dried food. As you know, Lindon Farms is the best economy-priced long-term storage food on the market. In fact, they offer some fantastic, very unique varieties unavailable anywhere else.
We have arranged for these discounted prices at a time when storage food is in extremely high demand. Yes, the Lindon Farms factory is firing on all cylinders to keep up with demand. They are back to delivery times where we are comfortable offering this sale now--shipping fresh from the factory within one to two weeks. Not bad considering some brands out there have backorder lists today stretching out months long.
We're down to the final day of this sale. This is great tasting food at huge discount pricing, only through Friday, Oct. 16.
Lindon Farms is an operation that has proven it's value and quality over the years with excellent customer satisfaction ratings. I know for all the Lindon Farms food we've sold, we have never had a complaint.
Pssst ... Word has it that LF is now working with a major global disaster relief organization (must remain unnamed) that will be launching their own brand of LF food!
What a great chance you have to substantially add to your food storage! We have never offered bigger discounts on Lindon Farms freeze dried food. As you know, Lindon Farms is the best economy-priced long-term storage food on the market. In fact, they offer some fantastic, very unique varieties unavailable anywhere else.
We have arranged for these discounted prices at a time when storage food is in extremely high demand. Yes, the Lindon Farms factory is firing on all cylinders to keep up with demand. They are back to delivery times where we are comfortable offering this sale now--shipping fresh from the factory within one to two weeks. Not bad considering some brands out there have backorder lists today stretching out months long.
We're down to the final day of this sale. This is great tasting food at huge discount pricing, only through Friday, Oct. 16.
Lindon Farms is an operation that has proven it's value and quality over the years with excellent customer satisfaction ratings. I know for all the Lindon Farms food we've sold, we have never had a complaint.
Pssst ... Word has it that LF is now working with a major global disaster relief organization (must remain unnamed) that will be launching their own brand of LF food!
Wednesday, October 07, 2015
New Safecastle Lifesaver Kit discounted w a FREE LifeStraw thru October!
Just listed--a great new product bundle, the Safecastle Lifesaver Package that includes:
-- the top-of-the-line Kelly Kettle stainless steel Base Camp model
-- the Aurora Firestarter - 440C
-- a LifeStraw
PLUS, thru October, an additional LifeStraw FREE
-- the top-of-the-line Kelly Kettle stainless steel Base Camp model
-- the Aurora Firestarter - 440C
-- a LifeStraw
PLUS, thru October, an additional LifeStraw FREE
Monday, October 05, 2015
WWIII Threat Rapidly Building; Time to Get Ready and Be Steady
If you're not paying attention to what is happening in the Middle East, you'd better cast your gaze that way now. A war of Biblical proportions is fast shaping up that, if it escalates much further, WILL involve the U.S., no matter how cowardly the current administration behaves (and in the end BECAUSE of how spineless our foreign policy of the last 7 years has been).
There's not a darn thing you or I can do about any of it except in how we each respond to this threat personally.
I'm seeing a lot of folks out there breathlessly following every headline, every tweet, every official pronouncement and denial. Some are offering their best militaristic talking-head analyses of what comes next.
Of course most Americans are simply in denial or absolutely ignorant of the cascading situation.
Proper Prepping
This may indeed lead to the long-feared superpower confrontation that will out of necessity go thermonuclear. No proxies lobbing hand grenades at each other ... we're talking ICBMs passing in the night, hackers taking down the grid and all communications, global terror, the plains of Armageddon filling up with blood ... and that's just in the first few minutes of the conflict.
Obviously worst case. But if you are ready for the worst, anything else will be easier.
Are you squared away?
We have no idea how much longer we might have to stock up the larder, to top off supplies. But assuming you are doing that or have done that to your satisfaction, the mindset to survive and to carry forward for the sake of your loved ones is something that no doubt could use some attention. It's pre-game. They're all suited up.
Get your game-face on.
No--it's not a game, but it's about winning. Beating the odds. Getting your team to the other side.
If this all goes bottom up, there will be no help coming when you need it the most. You and yours will be on your own.
Unless of course your faith in God and your relationship with Him through prayer are strong. In which case--you can't be in better shape. History has shown time and again that God alone will sustain folks miraculously.
But none of us are going to want to put God to that test if we have the opportunity and the resources to do our best to help Him help us.
To-date, for many of us, prepping has been about supplies and training and awareness. With the heads-up we are now getting as we see the smoke rising and spreading over the horizon, serious preppers are now steeling themselves for whatever comes next.
If this actually happens, it will be hell on earth. Resolve and personal focus will be key for any who get through it. The time is right now to start pulling that together internally.
If we all manage to escape the threat this time ... nothing lost, but maybe some additional spiritual fiber gained.
There's not a darn thing you or I can do about any of it except in how we each respond to this threat personally.
I'm seeing a lot of folks out there breathlessly following every headline, every tweet, every official pronouncement and denial. Some are offering their best militaristic talking-head analyses of what comes next.
Of course most Americans are simply in denial or absolutely ignorant of the cascading situation.
Proper Prepping
This may indeed lead to the long-feared superpower confrontation that will out of necessity go thermonuclear. No proxies lobbing hand grenades at each other ... we're talking ICBMs passing in the night, hackers taking down the grid and all communications, global terror, the plains of Armageddon filling up with blood ... and that's just in the first few minutes of the conflict.
Obviously worst case. But if you are ready for the worst, anything else will be easier.
Are you squared away?
We have no idea how much longer we might have to stock up the larder, to top off supplies. But assuming you are doing that or have done that to your satisfaction, the mindset to survive and to carry forward for the sake of your loved ones is something that no doubt could use some attention. It's pre-game. They're all suited up.
Get your game-face on.
No--it's not a game, but it's about winning. Beating the odds. Getting your team to the other side.
If this all goes bottom up, there will be no help coming when you need it the most. You and yours will be on your own.
Unless of course your faith in God and your relationship with Him through prayer are strong. In which case--you can't be in better shape. History has shown time and again that God alone will sustain folks miraculously.
But none of us are going to want to put God to that test if we have the opportunity and the resources to do our best to help Him help us.
To-date, for many of us, prepping has been about supplies and training and awareness. With the heads-up we are now getting as we see the smoke rising and spreading over the horizon, serious preppers are now steeling themselves for whatever comes next.
If this actually happens, it will be hell on earth. Resolve and personal focus will be key for any who get through it. The time is right now to start pulling that together internally.
If we all manage to escape the threat this time ... nothing lost, but maybe some additional spiritual fiber gained.
Sunday, October 04, 2015
10-4 good buddy: FREE lifetime buyers club memberships today only!
10-4 good buddy. You got your ears on?
Dial this in and join the convoy ...
Today only, 10/4/15, we are offering up FREE lifetime buyers club memberships at Safecastle.
Simply go here to make the membership purchase:
http://www.safecastle.com/buyers-club-membership.aspx
1. Click the "add to cart" button, then the "checkout now" button. Fill out
your personal info and then click the "next" button. Enter TenFour in the
discount coupon field. Click "apply" and then "next" to review and confirm
your order (the free membership will be reflected)--click "place your
order."
2. After doing that, be patient just a bit longer. The membership needs to be
manually activated. When you receive a "Membership Completed" email, you can
log-in to www.safecastle.com and place your buyers club discounted orders.
The front door is open, come on.
(This membership offer is valid only today and not for previous purchases.)
Dial this in and join the convoy ...
Today only, 10/4/15, we are offering up FREE lifetime buyers club memberships at Safecastle.
Simply go here to make the membership purchase:
http://www.safecastle.com/buyers-club-membership.aspx
1. Click the "add to cart" button, then the "checkout now" button. Fill out
your personal info and then click the "next" button. Enter TenFour in the
discount coupon field. Click "apply" and then "next" to review and confirm
your order (the free membership will be reflected)--click "place your
order."
2. After doing that, be patient just a bit longer. The membership needs to be
manually activated. When you receive a "Membership Completed" email, you can
log-in to www.safecastle.com and place your buyers club discounted orders.
The front door is open, come on.
(This membership offer is valid only today and not for previous purchases.)
Sunday, September 27, 2015
Mountain House Foods a Huge Hit with Boy Scouts and Parents!
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This weekend we heard back from a leader who was at a Camporee where they served six different varieties to the boys and to the many parents who were also in attendance.
Some of them knew what they had there, but apparently most were first-time MH consumers and they were absolutely "astounded" at how tasty the foods were. Not a small feat when you are talking about kids especially.

Pasta Primavera was the only variety left after the weekend ... some of the kids were turned off by the veggies in that entrée.
We're proud to be long-time supporters of Boy Scouts of America. Be Prepared!
Thursday, September 24, 2015
New X-Treme Folding Electric Bikes: Great for preppers
Offering an X-Treme Gas Scooter too!
Electric bikes are a great solution. FOLDING electric bikes are a great prepping solution for many folks because they are easy to transport and store, they are quiet, they are powerful (20 mph for up to 25 miles per charge), and you can pedal them as well, when needed.
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Saturday, September 19, 2015
Canned Butter and Cheese Out of Stock for Months at N. American Distributor (We still have some on sale!)
On Friday, Sept. 18, we were advised by the distributor for Red Feather Butter and Bega Cheese that they are completely out of stock now due to the ongoing panic buying of storage food. It will several months before they will be able to restock.
The good news is that we were on top of the situation, saw it coming, and bought as much inventory as was available. What we have will go fast.
You have been warned.
Sunday, September 13, 2015
BEST Price on Red Feather Canned Butter!
A lot of folks have told us that Red Feather canned butter is the best butter they've ever tasted. The fact that it needs no refrigeration and lasts for decades makes it a staple for every prepping larder today.
Today we are offering what we believe to be the BEST price anywhere on a full case of Red Feather butter: https://www.safecastle.com/red-feather-canned-butter.aspx
Buyers club members, log-in for your "BEST-ER" price.
Today we are offering what we believe to be the BEST price anywhere on a full case of Red Feather butter: https://www.safecastle.com/red-feather-canned-butter.aspx
Buyers club members, log-in for your "BEST-ER" price.
Tuesday, September 01, 2015
FREE #10 can of Freeze-Dried Sirloins w 8 cases of Yoders Meats (at 20% off)!!
We just laid hands on some very special #10 cans of freeze dried sirloin steaks. We only have 32 cans of these 2015 surplus sirloins and we are giving them away as a free bonus with every Yoders 8-case order received, which are already on sale.
So FREE shipping, plus better than 20%-off eight different Yoders meat cases ...
Bacon
Taco Beef
Pork Sausage
Turkey Chunks
Chicken Chunks
Pork Chunks
Beef Chunks
Ground Beef
These are all precooked, ready to eat out of the can, shelf life of decades when stored well.
PLUS--the FREE can of freeze-dried sirloins (value of $125)!
THIS is the deal you have been waiting for ... it will go fast, so don't drag your feet on this.
Buy now: http://www.safecastle.com/8-meat-cas...in-steaks.aspx
So FREE shipping, plus better than 20%-off eight different Yoders meat cases ...
Bacon
Taco Beef
Pork Sausage
Turkey Chunks
Chicken Chunks
Pork Chunks
Beef Chunks
Ground Beef
These are all precooked, ready to eat out of the can, shelf life of decades when stored well.
PLUS--the FREE can of freeze-dried sirloins (value of $125)!
THIS is the deal you have been waiting for ... it will go fast, so don't drag your feet on this.
Buy now: http://www.safecastle.com/8-meat-cas...in-steaks.aspx
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Mountain House Running Out of Stock - Situation has signs of "exploding" the prepper world
Just got the word from Mountain House ... and I was wondering if this was going to manifest, so I am not surprised. They are quickly running out of stock of several of their food varieties due to a sudden surge in demand.
This is a huge heads up ... it's a bit of a long, involved backstory that I won't go into detail about here, but as a reminder--some of you might recall the situation several years ago when MH had backorders stretching out 6 months, and customers were pleased just to get on the list.
That situation had far reaching ramifications in the prepper world for virtually anyone even remotely connected. It even led to the WalMarts and Costcos getting into the preparedness market niche, and the birth of several storage food companies.
I know ... we were right in the middle of all of it and it changed a good many things about how we do business.
That's what this today is fast beginning to smell like.
MH greatly expanded their production capacity since that time, and they were already the leading prep-food company in the world before that little crisis after Hurricane Katrina. They thought they were in position to deal with any similar situation that would again come around. Looks like they are going to find out the hard way if that is the case.
I'm betting that they may do a little better this time, but for the near term, we're about to see a situation where it is going to be increasingly difficult to lay hands on any type of storage food out there--especially Mountain House.
So consider yourself warned--this may very well be a last call to lay in your favorite foods before your backorder wait starts being measured in months.
(As luck would have it--we ARE in the midst of one of our biggest MH sales ever. Those huge discounts are not changing at this time.)
Sunday, August 16, 2015
Sunday, August 09, 2015
Political Firestorm Season is Upon Us ... bunker down, top off the preps
Unless you're already in your bunker ignoring the noise of the approaching 2016 election season, you are likely experiencing the reemergence of that pounding headache that comes around every four years.
Combined with the concern shared by so many about what may be coming economically and otherwise next month and beyond, we think climbing down into the bunker is a pretty good idea right about now.
Of course that reminds us that we can't screw down the hatches until all the supplies are topped off. Water, food, shelter, fire, sanitation -- check ... Note to self: security, teambuilding, training -- always more to do there.
Safecastle is here to help with many of these needs--it's our reason for being. If you're feeling the tension like we are--make sure you comb thru our store today and get what still needs to be procured. Politics may not directly kill you, but in the end, it's probably what's going to hurt everyone most in the end.
Tuesday, August 04, 2015
Best Prices on LifeStraws!
Indefinite Shelf life!
These are too good, too easy, too affordable to not have on hand. Clean water is numero uno in terms of survival priorities, and Lifestraws are now the go-to solution around the globe.
Sunday, August 02, 2015
SurvivalCave Canned Meats ON SALE: Brand w/ Highest Customer Ratings!
Best Customer Rated Canned Meats--Indefinite Shelf life!
For a short time only ... big discounts on the canned wet-pack meats with the highest customer ratings! Chicken, beef, pork, turkey, and ground beef. Shipped fresh from the manufacturer in 3-10 days (based on current demand)--free to the lower 48 states.
Wednesday, July 08, 2015
Market-Meltdown Wake-up Call from Safecastle
This is your wake-up call ... don't snooze
Markets melting down, systems failing, panic spreading
Getting right to the point--the slide toward anarchy may have begun. Global investors are in full retreat. Greece lit the fuse, China spilled the gasoline. Wall Street and the other financial centers around the world are in turmoil. Starvation and panic is already front and center in Greece. In Europe and in Asia, banks and brokerages are unable to help their clients. It's all spreading in rapid fashion and one does not need much imagination to realize what comes soon after the inevitable rioting in the streets.
From where we sit--we can tell you with certainty and experience what happens in the preparedness marketplace. Supplies are depleted in no time. Backorders stretch into months. Factories shutdown when raw materials become unavailable.
Bottom line--we can't promise we will be able to help you stock-up once the SHTF.
In the meantime, we ARE here, watching the news as closely as I'm sure you are, praying for the best, filling orders, making necessities available at the best prices we can swing.
Note that through July 15, we are still offering up some of our most popular products at extra steep discounts, while they remain available.
Tuesday, July 07, 2015
It's not the time to be comfortably numb!
A little stream-of-consciousness here ... based largely on what I am finding myself doing right now.
1. There is a strong tendency right now to slide down in the swivel chair to just watch the markets and the global headlines. Maybe still denying internally that this might really be the beginning of the long-expected crash.
2. Intellectually, it sure seems to fit the bill ... everything as it is now happening may in fact be accelerating downhill with little chance of it reversing course, even temporarily. The trick here may be to actually square up with that fact emotionally, calmly, with a focus on next steps.
3. Not nearly the time yet to think bugging out or bunkering up, but to embrace the fact that at this point we are still ahead of the game in comparison to almost everybody else out in the meat world.
4. So how to use that early advantage? That's the question of the day. The answer means something a bit different for each prepper, but this is that hoped-for early warning before TSHTF. Maybe.
1. There is a strong tendency right now to slide down in the swivel chair to just watch the markets and the global headlines. Maybe still denying internally that this might really be the beginning of the long-expected crash.
2. Intellectually, it sure seems to fit the bill ... everything as it is now happening may in fact be accelerating downhill with little chance of it reversing course, even temporarily. The trick here may be to actually square up with that fact emotionally, calmly, with a focus on next steps.
3. Not nearly the time yet to think bugging out or bunkering up, but to embrace the fact that at this point we are still ahead of the game in comparison to almost everybody else out in the meat world.
4. So how to use that early advantage? That's the question of the day. The answer means something a bit different for each prepper, but this is that hoped-for early warning before TSHTF. Maybe.
Sunday, June 14, 2015
5-pack of Lifestraws--great deal!
Lifestraws are on the verge of becoming one of our top three selling products ... and for good reason. They are literally saving lives around the world.
We are celebrating the success of this product by putting together an unbeatable deal for a five-pack.
It doesn't take a good prepper long to realize the value and importance of a product like this.
We are celebrating the success of this product by putting together an unbeatable deal for a five-pack.
It doesn't take a good prepper long to realize the value and importance of a product like this.
Thursday, June 11, 2015
NEW: Extended Shelf-Life XMREs in Cases of 6 and 12 ... w heaters & in weather-proof bags!
As Low as $66 shipped!
Just listed in our store! These great new MREs offer an extended shelf life of 5 years or more when stored well. Each meal averages better than 1300 calories. At 2000 calories a day, a 12-meal case gets you more than a week of sustenance. Precooked, comes with flameless heater, but can be eaten hot or cold. These are selling fast--get them while we have them in stock. Buy now.
Just listed in our store! These great new MREs offer an extended shelf life of 5 years or more when stored well. Each meal averages better than 1300 calories. At 2000 calories a day, a 12-meal case gets you more than a week of sustenance. Precooked, comes with flameless heater, but can be eaten hot or cold. These are selling fast--get them while we have them in stock. Buy now.
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