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...]
5 Issues Preppers are Missing Completely
Let me start this article by saying that we are amid a powerful group. The readers and the writers, talkers and teachers of the survival and prepper niche are special people. This community embraced me with open arms over 5 years ago and I am always impressed by what the skills and understanding they possess. Together we are all getting better. There is … [Read more...]
How to Hot Wire a Car When the SHTF
I want to be clear about something right up front: I am not condoning grand theft auto. Hot-wiring is a very useful skill, but not so you can steal cars. However, after the SHTF there could be situations where you desperately need a vehicle to escape danger, go on food and water runs, get an injured person to someone who can help, etc. If the original … [Read more...]
Top 20 Places to Scavenge for Supplies After SHTF
Some of you might be thinking, "I'm a prepper, I won't have to scavenge for supplies. I already have everything I need." Maybe, maybe not. Even if you've been prepping for years, it's still possible you forgot a few things. But even if you didn't forget anything, you could still end up in a situation where you need something you never thought you'd … [Read more...]
Fortifying Suburbs And Communities After SHTF
Ezekiel 4:2 - Then lay siege to it: Erect siege works against it, build a ramp up to it, set up camps against it and put battering rams around it. History Walls were used to protect societies for a very long time. Uruk in Mesopotamia was one of the earliest examples of fortified walls that protected a city. It wasn’t long before settlements arose that … [Read more...]
13 Things to Do Before the Economy Collapses
A few weeks ago, I shared an article on Facebook about the potential for an economic collapse in the near future, and someone left a comment saying, “Why do I keep hearing this warning over and over and over for years, and yet nothing ever happens?” Good question. When people keep saying that the sky is falling and it never does, it’s hard not to be … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Enjoy Music While Off the Grid
I don't know about you, but I absolutely love music. I have it playing the background all the time, even now as I write this. So naturally, I've put a lot of thought into how will I keep listening to music when the grid goes down. There’s a reason that music has been around for almost as long as humans have. Music is every bit as important a part of the … [Read more...]
Being Mr. Nice Guy Will Get You Killed in SHTF
I'm a pretty nice guy. I avoid confrontations and try to get along with everybody I meet, but there are some people in this world that you just can't get along with. No matter how nice you are or how much you compromise with them, they will stab you in the back first chance they get. When I encounter someone like that, I have to force myself to stop being a … [Read more...]
5 Most Important Survival Skills To Have After SHTF
If you could only learn five survival skills, which ones would you learn? That's the question I'm going to answer in this article. It's a tricky question, though, because it depends on the scenario. For example, surviving in the wilderness requires a different set of skills than surviving in an urban area after an EMP (although there is a lot of … [Read more...]
6 Things That Could Attract Dangerous People After SHTF
First, the disaster will come. It will come like they always do. It may start slow and steady but eventually, it will reach a fever pitch. The destruction brought on by man or mother nature will ravage all that dares step in its path. The audible effects of the disaster will give way to visual awe when the damage is quantified. Soon after the disaster, … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Prepare for a Financial Crisis
The Great Recession officially ended in June of 2009--over 8 years ago--and since the United States has never gone over 10 years without a recession, something tells me hard times are just around the corner. If you're not prepared for a financial crisis, it's time to get started. And even if there's never another recession, you should still prepare for the … [Read more...]
How to Deal with Cabin Fever When Bugging In
The term ‘bug out’ apparently gained popularity during World War 2, the term being inspired by cartoons of bugs scattering underfoot when discovered. As for bugging in, that refers to doing the opposite: staying put. It’s something you might have to do if there's a natural disaster like a blizzard, tornado, heavy rain or snow. Unfortunately, bugging in for a … [Read more...]
10 Items to Grab When The SHTF
I recently discovered a fairly new Youtube channel called The Prepared Wanderer who in just one year has already made nearly 100 videos. His focus is on camping and bushcraft and he's been a Search and Rescue Team Leader for over a decade. This video is his response to a viewer who wanted to know what 10 items he would grab in an SHTF scenario. I know … [Read more...]
What to Expect from the Government After the SHTF
In the face of any real disaster, the government is going to take steps to manage it. Some of these steps will be policy driven and others will happen out of necessity. Let’s look a little closer at what to expect from the government in time of disaster. What We Know The best place to start is with what we know. We have watched several ruthless disasters … [Read more...]
10 Things That Could Cause the S to HTF
SHTF is by far the most popular acronym in the prepper community, but what exactly would cause SHTF? What sort of crises should we be on the alert for? In this video by Reality Survival, JJ Johnson talks about 10 realistic disasters that could happen at any time. If nothing else, this list will remind you why being a prepper is so important. Here's the … [Read more...]
How to Use the Internet While Avoiding Hackers & Big Brother
Take a minute to think about what you’ve looked up on the internet over the past, say, six months. How many people do you think have access to the information you’ve read, searched, and discussed? More than you might think. Internet security is becoming a growing concern for many, especially with a recently signed bill by US President Donald Trump that will, … [Read more...]
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