There are certain items that can be incredibly useful in a survival scenario, yet they don't usually make it onto people's survival shopping lists. A great example is aluminum foil. It can be used to grow plants, catch fish, start a fire, cook food, collect rainwater, signal for help, and many other things. It makes … [Read more...]
EMP or Power Outage? How to Tell the Difference
One of the most worrisome threats that the United States faces is an EMP. With just a single nuclear weapon, a hostile force could dismantle a majority of the nation’s electrical grid, rendering everything from major power plants all the way down to hand-held electronics inoperable. Of course, an EMP detonation … [Read more...]
10 Items You Should Carry With You Everywhere
As the name suggests, the most vital aspect of being a prepper is being prepared at all times. Unfortunately, many people who are fully prepared to deal with a disaster at home don’t give much thought to how they will deal with a disaster while they are away. While it may not be possible to carry a full stockpile of … [Read more...]
How To Make An Easy Portable Can Stove
I've had a lot of fun making DIY stoves for camping trips and bug out bags. Homemade camp stoves are way cheaper than store-bought ones, and they're usually lighter and much more portable. That's why I recommend everyone try making a stove a two. Recently, I came across a very simple portable stove on the Youtube … [Read more...]
6 Ways To Find Your Way In The Wilderness Without A Compass
Getting Lost Without a Compass Can Happen to the Best of Us. Here’s What to Do. No one heads into the wilderness with the intention of getting lost. But it happens all the time, even during the most innocent, daytime hike, fishing or hunting trip, and especially to the serious and sometimes over-confident … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Apartment Preppers
I'm gonna be honest: An apartment is not a great place to be when disaster strikes. Not that you can't be a prepper while living in an apartment. You certainly can. In fact, I lived in an apartment for several years after getting into the prepper lifestyle. But the fact is, apartments are filled with lots of people … [Read more...]
The First 10 Things To Do After The SHTF
It finally happened. You've been preparing for a disaster like this for years, and now it's actually here. The shit is officially hitting the fan. So what should you do? When the SHTF, many people will be glued to their TV's, smartphones, or radios (unless the disaster is an EMP). While all those people are frozen … [Read more...]
8 Mistakes To Avoid When Collecting Rainwater
Collecting rainwater for drinking purposes may seem simple enough, but there are many ways it can go wrong – some of which can actually be quite dangerous. If you would like to start collecting rainwater in a way that is both safe and effective, make sure that you avoid these common rainwater collection … [Read more...]
10 Things You’ll Miss When The Grid Goes Down
Sometimes I'm amazed at how spoiled modern Americans are. And to be honest, I have to include myself. Every day I get to take a warm shower, live in an air-conditioned home, drink fresh water, eat delicious food, watch entertaining shows, and sleep in a comfy bed. I try to remind myself just how lucky I am, but … [Read more...]
9 Best Doomsday Movies on Netflix
For as long as people have been making films, the doomsday genre has captivated audiences all over the world. Today, the doomsday film genre remains as popular as ever – and there are plenty of exciting and entertaining survival and disaster movies available to stream on Netflix that are well worth checking out. If … [Read more...]
Nuclear War – 12 Major Things That Will Happen
Sometimes I'm amazed that the world has made it over 70 years with nuclear weapons. We've come incredibly close to doomsday several times, but we keep managing to avoid it. How much longer before it finally happens? Tensions with North Korea have gone down thanks to Trump, but our relationships with Russia and China … [Read more...]
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