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Freelance writer and editor specializing in the prepper niche. Editor in Chief of Backwoods Survival Guide magazine. Author of about a dozen books. Husband and father. Fan of 80s music and movies, post-apocalyptic fiction, and the outdoors.

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Jim Cobb @jimcobb.bsky.social · Nov 28

If you're looking for practical, down to earth, realistic information about #prepping, free of politics, scare tactics, and bullshit, that's kind of my schtick.
Amazon - amzn.to/3Z5QU8B
Podcast - howtosurvive2025.com
#prepper #preppers #survival #shtf

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Jim Cobb @jimcobb.bsky.social · 1h

It was 37 years ago today that John Nada ran out of bubblegum.

Jim Cobb @jimcobb.bsky.social · 3h

Here's this week's newsletter.

jimcobb.substack.com/p/the-surviv...

The Survival Weekly Dispatch - Volume 12, Issue 44

Hey folks, thanks for checking out the newsletter.

jimcobb.substack.com

Jim Cobb @jimcobb.bsky.social · 2d

Research for an upcoming project – please share any topics you might be interested in reading about that are specific to frugal living. Thanks!

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Jim Cobb @jimcobb.bsky.social · 2d

I wish more trail maps had this reminder for folks.

Jim Cobb @jimcobb.bsky.social · 4d

"Jim Cobb is the Brian Keene of the prepper world" is my new favorite blurb. It's going on every single book going forward.

www.briankeene.com/algorithmzer...

Digest 10/30/25 — BRIAN KEENE

Unfortunately, Jim, Dacia, and myself didn’t foresee recording a podcast to deal with that sort of stupidity.

www.briankeene.com

Jim Cobb @jimcobb.bsky.social · 5d

My friend Ed Combs posted something a while back that's worth sharing. I'm somewhat paraphrasing here:

If a time comes that the trucks do stop rolling, everyone else will have all of the same ideas you do that involve being outside. Remember that.

Jim Cobb @jimcobb.bsky.social · 6d

Here's this week's newsletter.
The Survival Weekly Dispatch - Volume 12, Issue 43
open.substack.com/pub/jimcobb/...

The Survival Weekly Dispatch - Volume 12, Issue 43

Hey folks, thanks for checking out the newsletter this week.

open.substack.com

Jim Cobb @jimcobb.bsky.social · 6d

Days like today, my job doesn't suck at all.

Jim Cobb @jimcobb.bsky.social · 8d

So many people are perpetually angry due to their own lack of skill in reading comprehension.

Jim Cobb @jimcobb.bsky.social · 8d

For those still trying to come up with a costume, here's an idea. Wear a cheap plastic mask (princess, Godzilla, doesn't matter) with a parka or snowmobile suit. Then, wear a sign around your neck that says, "Halloween in Wisconsin, circa 1978."

Jim Cobb @jimcobb.bsky.social · 8d

Fun fact – if you’re changing in a public bathroom, such as one found at a state park where you're camping, tossing your clothes into the sink, and then learning that the sink’s faucet is motion-activated, is less than ideal.

Jim Cobb @jimcobb.bsky.social · 13d

Here's this week's newsletter.
The Survival Weekly Dispatch - Volume 12, Issue 42
open.substack.com/pub/jimcobb/...

The Survival Weekly Dispatch - Volume 12, Issue 42

Hey folks, thanks for checking out the newsletter this week.

open.substack.com

Jim Cobb @jimcobb.bsky.social · 14d

Them: Be careful what you post or you could be put on a government watch list.

Me: I’ve been on those lists for so long, nobody knows why anymore because the people who put my name down are long-since retired or dead.

Jim Cobb @jimcobb.bsky.social · 15d

Rule to live by - carry an olive branch but keep a set of brass knuckles in your hip pocket, just in case.

Jim Cobb @jimcobb.bsky.social · 20d

Back in June, I had the opportunity to tour Benchmade's HQ. It was an unforgettable trip.

skillsetmag.com/article/benc...

Benchmade 101: Factory Tour of an American Classic Knife Brand

Benchmade is a true leader in the knife industry, and for good reason. They’ve worked damn hard to get there.

skillsetmag.com

Jim Cobb @jimcobb.bsky.social · 20d

Here's this week's newsletter.
The Survival Weekly Dispatch - Volume 12, Issue 41
open.substack.com/pub/jimcobb/...

The Survival Weekly Dispatch - Volume 12, Issue 41

Hey folks, thanks for checking out the newsletter this week.

open.substack.com

Jim Cobb @jimcobb.bsky.social · 21d

It’s kind of amazing how much people will argue with you for their right to be miserable.

Jim Cobb @jimcobb.bsky.social · 22d

My review of the Benchmade Barrage went live today at Tactical Knives.

skillsetmag.com/article/benc...

Storming the Gates: The Assisted Opening Benchmade Barrage Folder

One of the hallmarks of Benchmade's modern product line is a focus on knives that are well-suited to real-world use, like the Barrage.

skillsetmag.com

Jim Cobb @jimcobb.bsky.social · 22d

I often spend part of my Sunday planning the week. Here’s some of what’s on tap:
2 reviews for Tactical Knives
3-4 posts for Guns Ammo Tactical
Article for Skillset Magazine
Patreon every day
My newsletter
Bark River Knives newsletter
Prep for class I’m teaching Saturday

Jim Cobb @jimcobb.bsky.social · 23d

It’s been a minute since I mentioned my Patreon. For $4/month, you get 3 posts a week. At $6/month, you get 7 posts a week. I share a lot of sneak peek material, including stuff from the new books I'm working on. Also a lot of #prepper info in general. www.patreon.com/realworldpre...

Learn to how to be ready for life's curve balls!

www.patreon.com

Jim Cobb @jimcobb.bsky.social · 23d

“Getting out of debt won’t help you when TEOTWAWKI happens!”

Nope, but it’ll for damn sure help in pretty much any other eventuality. How much of a gambler are you?

#prepper #prepping #teotwawki #shtf

Jim Cobb @jimcobb.bsky.social · 25d

In a testament to quality, discovered this Wedge accidentally went through the wash. Lit right up when it was found. Love my Streamlight lights!

Jim Cobb @jimcobb.bsky.social · 27d

Here's this week's newsletter.
The Survival Weekly Dispatch - Volume 12, Issue 40 open.substack.com/pub/jimcobb/...

The Survival Weekly Dispatch - Volume 12, Issue 40

Hey folks, thanks for checking out the newsletter this week.

open.substack.com

Jim Cobb @jimcobb.bsky.social · 28d

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

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The Encyclopedia of Country Living, 50th Anniversary Edition: The Original Manual for Living Off the Land & Doing It Yourself (Homesteading & Off-Grid Survival)

The Encyclopedia of Country Living, 50th Anniversary Edition: The Original Manual for Living Off the Land & Doing It Yourself (Homesteading & Off-Grid Survival) [Emery, Carla] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Encyclopedia of Country Living, 50th Anniversary Edition: The Original Manual for Living Off the Land & Doing It Yourself (Homesteading & Off-Grid Survival)

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Jim Cobb @jimcobb.bsky.social · 28d

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.