Author: Jim Cobb

Jim Cobb is a recognized authority on disaster readiness, and has been involved in preparedness for almost four decades. He’s been writing about survival, prepping, and related topics for more than 10 years, having authored several books. Highlights Education Cobb attended a few different University of Wisconsin schools, earning an Associate’s Degree and a few credits beyond. Experience Cobb is well-known in the preparedness community. He’s published 10 books and contributed several hundred magazine articles to a wide range of publications. Cobb has also traveled to expos around the country to lead classes on basic preparedness, bug-out planning, and related topics. He’s been featured on TV news programs and been interviewed on dozens of podcasts. Cobb’s approach to prepping-survival planning is rooted in practicality and common sense, free of scare tactics and wild predictions of doom—something that many readers have said that they appreciate. F&S Lightning Round Favorite Knife Makers: Bark River, Vehement, Dan Tope, White River.First Survival Manual Ever Read: Life After Doomsday by Dr. Bruce ClaytonBucket-List Vacation: Piece together old Route 66 and drive it from end to end. Notable Work