The human race has been bugging out for thousands of years. History is filled with stories of entire civilizations abandoning their homelands due to wars, pandemics, and natural disasters. It’s nothing new, and neither are the natural and manmade disasters that plague us to this day. We live in a time when the … [Read more...]
Cybergeddon – Is It Too Late for Us to Live Without Computers?
In a cabin built into the side of a remote mountain, a prepper and his family have established a totally self-reliant lifestyle. They are off the grid, have food stockpiled, a nearby source of fresh water from a spring, and they're ready for anything. They are prepared for the worst. And then it happens. A total, … [Read more...]
A Pandemic Is Coming: The Only Question Is When
They’ve Happened Before and They Will Happen Again A pandemic is a disease outbreak that spreads to at least 3 countries and affects a significant proportion of the population. Millions are often affected, and millions die. Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It On Pinterest! It happened in 1918 … [Read more...]
The Coming Attack From Iran And How To Prepare
In a World of “Not if but When” - When is Here. Suddenly, life has become more complicated than taking your shoes off at the airport. And while it’s unlikely that Iran will directly attack the U.S. mainland, they have already threatened cyber-attacks and terrorism against military targets. And that’s going to … [Read more...]
The Coming Magnetic Pole Shift: Apocalypse…Maybe.
The North and South Magnetic Poles Have Moved 600 Miles in the Last Century and Their Movement Is Accelerating. If any of this is news to you, here’s the nickel-tour. The Earth is a giant magnet. This is because of the molten core that constitutes the majority of the Earth’s mass. This molten core creates a powerful … [Read more...]
Bartering 101: What to do When Money Has No Meaning
A Catastrophic Natural or Manmade Disaster Can Quickly Turn Money Into a Thing of the Past. In a society where transactions are driven by credit cards and the occasional use of cash, barter seems like a quaint recollection of the past. But in many economies around the world, barter is still a very active method of … [Read more...]
How To Make Firewood From Recycled Paper (With Pictures)
All it Takes is Paper and Water to Put Another Log on the Fire You can do a lot of things with old newspapers and other paper scraps. In another article, I explained how to make papercrete out of paper pulp and cement to make building bricks. But you can also make firewood or fire logs that you can burn in your … [Read more...]
13 Events That Could Trigger A Societal Collapse
If There’s One Lesson History Makes Clear, It’s That Societies Have a Shelf-Life. There’s still little agreement on what caused the fall of the Roman Empire. It’s commonly referred to as a gradual decline. The Third Reich ended in the flames of World War II, although German society collapsed well before that with the … [Read more...]
How To Make A DIY Solar Reflector Oven (With Pictures)
All You Need is a Mylar Blanket, a Knife, and Mother Nature’s Hardware Store. A small, pocket-size Mylar blanket is a standard item in any survival kit. You can do a lot of things with them, even make a reflector oven. All you need are straight branches, some twine like your shoelaces or sturdy grasses, and some basic … [Read more...]
10 Natural Survival Shelters To Look For In The Wild
Nature Can Be Brutal. It Can Also Be Generous. You Just Have to Recognize the Gift When Nature Presents It. Most of us have the basic knowledge to build a lean-to in the woods. The design is simple, the materials are available, and the concept is obvious. And it can take an hour or two to build from scratch. Want … [Read more...]
10 Things You Must Do To Survive Nuclear War
There was a time when many people constructed bomb shelters in their backyards. It was the 50’s and 60’s during the height of the cold war between the Soviet Union and the United States. Over time, the threat seemed to fade as disarmament agreements were signed and the Soviet Union collapsed. But slowly and … [Read more...]
The One Tree That Every Survivalist Should Plant
Many trees provide nutritional value, medicinal qualities, and a good source of firewood. But which tree is the best? It’s a tough question. Many trees provide value on many levels, and the importance of those qualities can be subjective. For example, a tree might bear a fruit you enjoy, but is it a fruit with lots of … [Read more...]
