I don't know about you, but to me, it seems like America is more divided than ever. At least more divided than I've ever seen in my lifetime. And with next year's presidential election, this is likely to get even worse. Is it possible there could be a second Civil War in the United States? Nearly a third of … [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...]
How To Deal With Non-Preppers After SHTF
Have you ever thought about what you will do if the SHTF and friends and/or family start knocking at your door, asking for help? During a local, temporary disaster such as an earthquake or hurricane, it would make sense to help them. I know I would. But what if it's a long-term disaster with no signs of abating? … [Read more...]
15 Emergency Tools For SHTF
When people talk about preparedness, they're usually referring to food, water, first aid kits, emergency radios, and all the other usual suspects. Most people don't think about hammers, shovels, chainsaws, and other common tools, but they really should. After a disaster, they will really need those tools. One … [Read more...]
10 Terrifying Truths About Long Term Blackouts
One of the most common themes when it comes to prepping and disaster preparedness is the power grid going down, causing a regional or even a nationwide blackout that would result in a catastrophe that very few people have ever experienced in their lives. A long-term blackout would probably be far worse than you … [Read more...]
5 Things You MUST Do Before SHTF
I know, I know, another list of things to do before the SHTF. I don't care--this one is really good. I found it on the Youtube channel, Serious Survivor, and it's a fantastic intro to preparedness. I typed up a summary below. 5. Take Into Consideration Things Like Health, Dental, Mental, And Vision - The better … [Read more...]
Best Prepper Jobs To Help Rebuild Society After SHTF
During a long-term TEOTWAWKI disaster, all of your attention and energy will be focused on surviving each day. Now is the time to prepare, not just for an SHTF event, but for what comes after. Survivors will be tasked with rebuilding their communities, and ultimately society as a whole. After a mega disaster, the … [Read more...]
Daily Life After The End Of The World As We Know It
We self-reliant types spend a significant portion of our lives prepping for a long-term disaster. We grow our own groceries, cultivate backyard apothecaries, hone our shooting skills, preserve the garden harvest, hunt, fish, and harden our bug in or bug out locations. But how many of us have really thought about what … [Read more...]
9 Ways To Stop Looters From Driving Down Your Street
So here's an interesting topic that I almost never hear preppers discussing: How do you deal with unwanted traffic to your street or neighborhood during a long-term grid-down scenario? Imagine you and some neighbors live in a cul-de-sac and are all hunkering down, trying to ride out the disaster until help arrives … [Read more...]
10 Scary Things That Would Happen If The Grid Went Down
You may have already read or seen a variety of articles about what would happen if the grid went down or how 90% of people would die. You may also think that many of those articles are far-fetched and designed to instill fear in readers rather than seriously discuss the issue. If that’s the case for you, then you … [Read more...]
17 Things People Will Wish They Have After The SHTF
This post is a little different from my usual posts. If you're already a prepper, I don't expect this article to teach you anything new. Rather, I expect it to serve as a reminder of why we prep. I also hope that it can serve as a warning to those who don't prep. For example, you might think it's unlikely that your … [Read more...]
15 Rare Skills That Will Come In Handy When SHTF
If you’re familiar with the world of prepping for natural disasters and other life-changing, cataclysmic events, you probably have some provisions. You’ve decided that having a bug out bag is a good idea; you’ve stocked up on nonperishable items; you have a plan for where to go and what to do when the SHTF. But at … [Read more...]
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