Jim Jones
Jim Jones (KC5DOV) is currently a retired licensed Private Investigator in Louisiana and Texas that enjoys Ham (and shortwave) radio, Judo (4th dan)/JuJitsu (2nd dan), gardening, shooting, solar/wind/bio-mass energy, camping, and backyard science and inventing. He has also been involved with Executive Security and electronic security and is an occasional contributor to OffGridSurvival.com.
Your Credit Cards and ID’s Are Not Safe
Your credit card information could be stolen without you ever taking it out of your wallet. Discover how easy it is for thieves to access your data and the simple steps you can take to protect yourself from RFID and NFC skimming.
BUGOUT: Two Little Known Last Resort Evacuation Sources
When the law clashes with survival, what choices would you make? For most, when life hangs in the balance, people get creative with their survival tactics! Discover some last-ditch bugout options and escape routes.
Do You Need A Static Strap on your Bug-out Vehicle?
Do you think you need a static strap on your POV or Bug-out vehicle? The answer depends on what you are expecting from the strap and if you actually know what a static strap does.
How to Make Homemade Hardwood Lump Charcoal
If you grill or smoke foods outside a lot you know the cost of charcoal is high. Here is how you can make your own Hardwood Lump Charcoal.
Simple Camp Lighting
Preparedness is all about being able to improvise. Check out Jim Jones' Camp Light build project...
KC5DOV Plan B RF Book: Finding News & Other Critical info When it Counts!
One of, if not the most important pieces of equipment you can have is a custom-made survival book/plan that is tailored to your specific environment and needs. Here is how to put one together so you can find news, traffic, weather, and other critical information on what’s happening in the world or at minimum in our local areas of operation.
Off Grid Air Conditioner: DIY Bucket Air Cooler for Camping and Other Uses
How to design and build your own off the grid solar power Bucket Air Conditioner. Step by step instructions and pictures walking you through the project.
SHTF COMS: Emergency Communications When Disaster Strikes
A Detailed list of Emergency Communications information, frequencies and emergency protocols for Disaster and Crisis Communication.