Back when I was in college, I went to the beach with some friends for the weekend. When we got there, one of the first things we did was jump into the ocean and start throwing around a frisbee. After only a few minutes, I dove to catch it and a wave slapped me right in the face, knocking out one of my contacts. My … [Read more...]
20 Ways to Stay Cool Without Power
I've written about how to keep warm without power, but keeping cool is a greater challenge down here on the Gulf Coast. After hurricane Katrina the power was out for two weeks and we were miserable, constantly wiping sweat out of our eyes and fanning ourselves with magazines. Almost every survival site has an … [Read more...]
There Is More To Prepping Than SHTF
I know a lot of my posts have the term "SHTF" in the title, but that's usually just an attempt to get your attention. As I've said before, there are many reasons to prep other than SHTF. But some preppers tend to forget those other reasons. For example, people have left comments here and on my Facebook page such as, … [Read more...]
7 Awesome Father’s Day Gifts for Preppers
In case you forgot, Father's Day is almost here (June 21st)! If you know a prepper father and want to get him something awesome this year, I have a few suggestions for you. (Note: All the items below are less than $50.) 1. Camp Chef Butane Stove The Camp Chef Butane Stove is small, lightweight, and comes with a … [Read more...]
Where to Find Food and Water After The SHTF
In cities, the number one problem after the SHTF will be a lack of food and water. Too many people don't store more than a few days worth of food, and grocery stores almost never have more than a week's worth of food. If the transportation system is non-functional, there's no telling how long it will be until new … [Read more...]
10 SHTF Problems You Might Not Have Planned For
No matter how much you prepare for disaster, there are going to be unexpected problems that throw a monkey wrench in your plans. While you can't prepare for every possible scenario, you still want to do your best. The more scenarios you prepare for, the less unexpected problems there will be. To help you with this, … [Read more...]
6 Comebacks To People Who Call You Crazy For Prepping
Although we all know on an intellectual level that we shouldn’t care what other people think, it’s still hard not to get angry when people call you crazy for prepping. Unless you’re willing to be silent, turn your back and walk away, you’re gonna need a few good comebacks... Comeback #1: Avoid the subject If this … [Read more...]
10 Tips For Staying Clean After SHTF
When I was 5, I used to spend entire summers with my self-sufficient grandparents, far away from noisy, crowded cities. Even though I didn’t know it back then, I was doing a lot of things that made me a prepper even before the word was actually invented… things that taught me from a young age that life isn’t all … [Read more...]
Preventing Boredom After The SHTF
You may think that all of your time post SHTF will be spent fighting off combatants or scavenging for food, but the grim reality is that if you’re in it for the long-haul, you will have some very long, very boring days and nights. With no electrical grid, TV, radio, or Internet, you will have countless hours with … [Read more...]
20 Awesome Board Games For Preppers
I have many happy memories of playing board games with my family--Battleship with my brother, The Game Of Life with my parents, and Trivial Pursuit with everyone else. When I was young, board games were one of the funnest ways for a group of people to pass the time. But with the advent of the Internet, access to … [Read more...]
How to Get Home After the SHTF
If a sudden disaster such as an earthquake or a terrorist attack occurs in your city, you'll want to get home as quickly as possible (assuming your home isn't too close to ground zero). Unless you work right around the corner, this may be difficult. People will flood the roads and congregate in certain areas, getting … [Read more...]
10 Things Everyone Will Be Looking For After The SHTF
If you've been prepping for more than, say, a day, you know to stockpile things like food, water, and first aid supplies. That's the easy to remember stuff, right? We all know we'll need to eat and stay hydrated. However, there are a number of things many preppers overlook in their planning. Things that will … [Read more...]
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