Here's an interesting question that I don't hear very often: If you start running low on food, how do you ration what's left? Hopefully, you won't ever run low on food, but there are plenty of scenarios where it could happen. So in the interest of preparedness, I think it's important to think about this question. You might think the fair thing is to … [Read more...]
99 Relatable Things That Only Preppers Will Understand
You don't realize how much prepping can change your day-to-day life until you've been doing it for a while. Little things that might seem paranoid to the average person (like survival caches buried in your backyard) become commonplace for you. I mean, come on, you have to have backup emergency supplies. What if your home is looted or destroyed? Okay, … [Read more...]
Quick Trick for Keeping Your Feet Warm in Freezing Weather
Are you sick of your feet freezing every time you go outside in the winter? Sometimes even multiple socks won't stop your toes from going numb, especially if there's snow on the ground. There's a really easy way to keep your feet warmer that only costs a few dollars (if that). I learned this trick a few years ago, but for the life of me, I couldn't … [Read more...]
7 Reasons to Keep Prepping (Even Though Trump is President)
When Barak Obama was president, preparedness was a very popular topic. Many people were certain that Obama's policies would eventually crash the economy, so they wanted to be ready. And although preparedness is still a popular topic, now that Donald Trump is president, most conservatives aren't as worried as they used to be. In fact, several statistics show … [Read more...]
9 Smartphone Apps That Could Save Your Life
In general, preppers seem to be more resistant to new technologies than the average person. It takes them a lot longer to ditch their flip phones and upgrade to smartphones, and they're far less likely to fill their homes with devices like Amazon Echo, Bluetooth speakers, or smart light bulbs. This makes perfect sense. Preppers are preparing for a time … [Read more...]
6 Things That Preppers Often Don’t Do Enough
The year is almost over, which means millions of people are going to try to lose weight and get in better shape over the next few months. Sadly, most of them will fail. But if you're a prepper, you can't afford to fail at this. I believe physical fitness is one of the most important things to have during a disaster. You don't have to be a marathon … [Read more...]
100 Stocking Stuffers For Survivalists
Christmas is almost here! If you're a prepper, survivalist, or homesteader (or whatever you call yourself), here are some things you might want to add to your wishlist. And if you know anyone who is into preparedness or self-sufficiency, get them something they'll love. Most of the items on this list should fit inside a standard Christmas stocking (in … [Read more...]
19 Best States To Go To When SHTF
If you live in the United States, which state do you live in? If the grid went down nationwide and society as we know it collapsed, would be people be escaping from your state, or escaping to your state? Hopefully, you live in one of the latter states. If not, you might want to think about moving. Of course, it really depends on what type of disaster … [Read more...]
21 Winter Survival Items That Every Prepper Should Own
A while back, I posted an article about 19 survival items to buy before winter arrives. That list was mainly about things you should keep in your vehicle during the winter, but this one is about winter survival items in general. Every prepper worth their salt should be prepared to ride out an extended power outage. Doing this means stocking up on typical … [Read more...]
10 Reasons Why Building a Community is Key When SHTF
This article is several years old, but I just came across it recently and the advice is timeless. There's a reason John Donne said, "No man is an island, entire of itself." Some people are more independent than others, and some people might be capable of surviving a very long time on their own. But the fact is, the more people you have in your survival … [Read more...]
5 Reasons People Don’t Prep
2017 had the worst hurricane season in a long time. Hurricane Harvey caused catastrophic flooding in Texas. Hurricane Irma caused damage all over Florida. And Hurricane Maria absolutely decimated Puerto Rico. You would think that this would be enough to cause most people--or at least those on the gulf coast--to become preppers. But sadly, 99% of people … [Read more...]
5 Emergency Heat Sources to Get You Through the Winter
How would you stay warm if the power went out during a winter storm? If you only have one answer to that question (or no answer at all), it's time to prepare some extra emergency heat sources. As they say, two is one and one is none. If your main source of emergency heat is damaged, out of fuel, etc., then you'll need a backup plan. This article from … [Read more...]
11 Home Security Tips for Life After SHTF
I've said it before and I'll say it again: one of the biggest threats during any type of disaster is people who are unprepared. At first, they'll stay in their homes and wait for the government to send help. But after several days, when they start running out of food and realize no one is going to save them, you'll have to be very careful. Even the friendly … [Read more...]
27 Hygiene Products You’ll Need After The SHTF
A few years ago, the New York Times published an article about how a third of people don’t wash their hands after using the bathroom, not even when they're out in public. It’s pretty gross thinking about some stranger's germ-coated hands touching the same chairs, doorknobs, and banisters that you touch, but it's okay since we live in a relatively clean … [Read more...]
Secret Places To Bug Out To When The SHTF
A lot of preppers have this idea that when a disaster strikes, they'll just bug out to a rural area. They think they'll be safe in an area with so few people. But the thing is, unless you're deep in a national park, you're going to end up on someone's property, and eventually a local will spot you and want to know what the hell you're doing there. If … [Read more...]
100 Best Survival Books of All Time
If you're reading this, you probably already know the importance of studying books about emergency preparedness and survival, so I won't bore you with a long intro about why you should read. Instead, I'll just briefly explain how I came up with this list. Over the past 8 years or so, I've read and enjoyed about 1/4 of these books. The ones I haven't read … [Read more...]
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