Why MidnightBanter?

If you made it to this blog then you're most likely curious about the name on the blog, the subject content described, or you are already an avid survivalist.  So why MidnightBanter?  First a little about myself.  I am a board certified Pediatrician formally trained through the US Military with special training related to survival medicine.  In addition to this my personal hobbies include hunting, fishing, hiking, diesel mechanics, and music (just to give you some insight into where I'm coming from).  I am not some paranoid anti-government hot-head looking for a place to rant about politics or TEOTWAWKI.  I do believe that our Nation is heading towards a change.  When and what are two answers that I do not intend to speculate on, but I do feel that being prepared and self-reliant are always wise goals to work towards.  I am not an expert on this subject by any means, but I am constantly learning and adapting to better prepare myself and my family for both short and long term survival.  In addition to this I am always on the look out for efficient, cheap, and practical items for survival.  This will likely spark a great deal of debate as to the "quality vs quantity" issue of survival.  The intent of this blog is simply to direct the reader to additional references, give insight into my approach to survival preparation and to place my 'two cents' in the conversation when I feel that it is appropriate; especially as it relates to survival medicine.  I hope you enjoy the blog and the related links and I wish you all happy planing as you work towards the goal of self-reliance.

Dr. Jekyll