I know, I know, another list of things to do before the SHTF. I don't care--this one is really good. I found it on the Youtube channel, Serious Survivor, and it's a fantastic intro to preparedness. I typed up a summary below. 5. Take Into Consideration Things Like Health, Dental, Mental, And Vision - The better shape you're in, physically and mentally, … [Read more...]
Simple Tarp Shelter That Anyone Can Make
When bugging out on foot, it's not realistic to take an entire tent with you. It's too bulky and heavy. Plus, tents are a bit expensive for people prepping on a budget. Tarps, on the other hand, are small and lightweight. They're also very affordable, and there are dozens of things you can do with them besides build a shelter. Another huge bonus, in my … [Read more...]
How To Defend Yourself Using Only A Knife
For thousands of years, knives have remained one of the most popular weapons for self-defense. Even today in the age of semi-automatic handguns that are easily concealed, many people still choose to carry a knife due to their convenience, safety, and lack of legal restrictions. However, if you’re going to effectively defend yourself with a knife, there is … [Read more...]
Top 10 Rules for Prepper Groups
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: One of the biggest mistakes you can make as a prepper is planning to survive all alone. It won't be as easy as you think, and if you encounter a group of looters, you'll have a much harder time escaping with your life. There's a reason humans are a social animal: Our chances of survival are much higher when … [Read more...]
11 Ways People Die During Disasters (And How To Avoid Them)
In the aftermath of a major disaster, danger comes in many forms. In fact, the many threats that one must contend with after a disaster can be even more deadly than the disaster itself. For example, imagine surviving an earthquake or hurricane, only to be taken out by murderous looters the next day. Below, we’ll cover some of the many ways people will … [Read more...]
How To Make And Use A Shepherd’s Sling
In case you don't know, a shepherd's sling is a sling used to throw a projectile such as a stone or marble. It can be used for hunting, self-defense, and fending off wild animals. For example, shepherds would use it to throw rocks at wolves threatening their flock. Thus the term, shepherd's sling. In the Bible story about David and Goliath, David was a … [Read more...]
25 Things NOT To Do If You Bug In
There are countless articles and videos with lists of tips, hacks, and things to do if you bug in during a disaster. However, there aren't many lists of things NOT to do. That is the subject of this video by Reality Survival. If you've never bugged in for an extended period of time without power, then you probably have no idea all the mistakes people … [Read more...]
7 Flex Seal Survival Hacks
If you've never used Flex Seal before, I highly recommend going out and getting yourself a can. It is the easiest way to fix a leak. Some people call it "liquid rubber." Basically, you spray down the area where the leak is, and it dries into a rubberized waterproof substance. I've had Flex Seal in the garage for years, but I honestly never thought about … [Read more...]
10 Must-Have Preps No Matter What Kind Of Disaster Strikes
Do you know how many people are impacted by a natural disaster every year? One million? Ten million? Try over 200 million. And out of those 200 million people, did you know that over 100 thousand are killed? That’s also not to count the enormous expense that disasters incur on the global economy, costing over 160 billion dollars a year. Just a few of … [Read more...]
5 Things You Must Know (And Do) If You Get Shot
Pretty much every survival site has lots of articles about the importance of owning guns for self-defense after the SHTF. Heck, we just published one the other day. But it's important to remember that preppers aren't the only people stockpiling guns. Bad guys like guns, too. And after a widespread disaster, you can bet they'll be using them while they … [Read more...]
25 Fruits and Veggies You Can Grow in Buckets (Updated & Expanded)
Do you live in an apartment or a house with a small backyard? Have you always wanted a garden but don't have enough space? There's a solution: Bucket gardening. All you need are some 5-gallon buckets, rocks, peat moss, planting soil, and compost. That might sound like a lot, but it's actually very simple. Not only is bucket gardening a great solution for … [Read more...]
1 Major Mistake That Will Get Preppers Killed After SHTF
Of all the mistakes you can make as a prepper, which one do you think is the deadliest? A while back, I compiled a list of 20 prepping mistakes. I came up with several on my own, but I also got lots of suggestions from friends and readers. Some of the ideas included: focusing on supplies instead of skills, not stockpiling enough water, relying on an … [Read more...]
How To Build An Urban Everyday Carry Pack
How come women get to carry purses and men don't? Seriously, who made that decision? Yes, women need a place to keep their makeup and various health and beauty supplies, but men have things they need to carry around, too. What if you cut yourself and need a Band-Aid ASAP? What if your phone is dead and you need to charge it up? What if something breaks … [Read more...]
How To Make A Survival Fishing Kit That Will Last
While having a food stockpile is the most important and effective strategy for ensuring you and your family don’t go hungry during a major crisis, being able to acquire food after the fact is very important as well. With that in mind, fishing is one of the most efficient means of putting food on the table in a disaster scenario. On the whole, there are … [Read more...]
100 Best Survival Foods At The Grocery Store
Disasters can and do strike without warning, and when they strike, most of the population is vastly underprepared. Truth be told, the vast majority of people aren't prepared at all, and hardly anyone has enough survival food to last them through the month. It’s for this reason that when a disaster occurs, hoards of people will swarm the grocery stores and … [Read more...]
5 Most Important Items For Your Get Home Bag
Bug out bags get a lot of attention in the prepper community. Get home bags, on the other hand, aren't talked about nearly as often. Which is kind of strange, when you think about it, because you're more likely to need a get home bag than a bug out bag. What do I mean by that? Well, the odds of a disaster so severe that you have to leave your home are … [Read more...]
10 Things Every New Prepper Should Do Right Away
Every single year, there are hundreds of thousands of brand new preppers getting onto the Internet and trying to figure out how to get ready for SHTF. That's why occasionally I still make posts like this one--because I know a lot of you are newbies and you're looking for guidance. Recently, I discovered a relatively new Youtube channel called Bear … [Read more...]
7 Bushcraft Skills You Must Have To Survive In The Wild
Going into the wild with only the clothes on your back and surviving for any extended period of time is not nearly as easy as Hollywood makes it out to be. In fact, it is extraordinarily difficult, and most people would die from exposure to the elements, dehydration, or any number of other causes in a matter of days. Just because surviving in the wild is … [Read more...]
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