When thinking about what to stockpile in case of a major collapse, it's easy to get caught up in the big stuff and forget about all the little things. I'm talking about small items we use almost every single day and never think twice about until they're gone. Things like soap, trash bags, toilet paper, and so forth. These things are inexpensive right now, … [Read more...]
20 Worst Things About Life After The SHTF
If you've ever told anybody about the things you're doing to survive after the SHTF, you've probably been asked why. "Why would you want to survive the end of the world?" There are plenty of reasons. The human instinct to survive, for one. The folks who say they'd rather die than live through the end of the world have no idea how strong that instinct can … [Read more...]
8 Diseases To Beware Of After The SHTF
After the SHTF, there are going to be many challenges. Our generation has been rather spoiled with easy access to clean water and modern medicines that help fight infections. After a major disaster, clean water will be extremely limited, sanitation systems will be down, and waste disposal companies will be closed. That means there's going to be a lot of … [Read more...]
15 Survival Skills You’ll Need After The SHTF
It's not enough to have lots of supplies after the SHTF. Sure, they might get you through a temporary disaster like an earthquake or hurricane, but what if someone gets hurt? All the medical supplies in the world won't help if you don't know how to use them. And what if the disaster isn't temporary? What if it lasts for years? To survive that, you're … [Read more...]
Survive SHTF: How to Lose Weight Before It’s Too Late
It's that time of year when many people regret not keeping their New Year's resolutions to lose weight. Swimsuit season is just around the corner, and time is running out. Of course, how you look at the beach or swimming pool isn't the only reason to lose weight. A better reason to lose weight is so you'll be ready in case the SHTF. If you're trying to … [Read more...]
10 Ways People Will Die When The SHTF
There is one word that preppers use more than any other word. It's the thing around which all our plans and preparations revolve. I'm talking about "survival". In the end, that's what it's all about. Surviving so we can live another day. But what exactly are we trying to survive? This is an important question because if we know what sort of things might … [Read more...]
9 Places You Can Find Water In The City When The SHTF
If you're reading this, there's a good chance you already have stockpiles of water. But what happens when you run out? What if your water is stolen by looters? What if you're stranded somewhere and unable to reach your supplies? There are countless scenarios where you may have to go in search of water. And in the city, this can be both difficult and … [Read more...]
11 Powerless Tools You’ll Need After The SHTF
If you're living through a long-term disaster, odds are the power is out and gasoline is scarce, which means most of your power tools are useless. You might not think this is very important, but you'll need non-power tools for things like boarding up windows, cutting tree branches, and various DIY projects. In this article, I'm going to cover 11 powerless … [Read more...]
9 Looting Hot-Spots To Avoid After The SHTF
During almost every type of major disaster, one thing you're guaranteed to see (or at least hear about) is looters. Whether they're looking for food and water or just taking advantage of the situation so they can get free stuff, looters are bound to be a problem. They often turn on one another, and if there are enough people, it could become a full-blown … [Read more...]
Top 10 SHTF Communications
This week's video is another one from Sensible Prepper. In it he talks about the top 10 ways to communicate after the SHTF. This is a very important topic that too many preppers overlook. If a disaster happens while you and your family members are spread out around town, you'll need a way to get in touch with each other. You'll also want to listen to … [Read more...]
15 Skills That Will Be PRICELESS in a Post SHTF Barter World
The main reason preppers learn survival skills is so they won't be helpless if they lose all their supplies. For example, if you don't have a fire starter, you'll need to know how to start a fire without one. But there's another good reason to learn survival skills: barter. In a post SHTF world where money has become worthless, many people will … [Read more...]
10 Things You’ll Regret Not Having When The SHTF
There are so many little things that we take for granted every day. Things like painkillers, soap, and toilet paper. Imagine what some of us would have to go through if it weren't for painkillers. Imagine the spread of disease if it weren't for soap (not to mention body odor). And as for toilet paper... Anyway, the point is that there are certain … [Read more...]
Top 5 Injuries People Will Get After The SHTF
Today I want to share another interesting video by The Patriot Nurse. In this one she talks about the 5 most common injuries people will get after the SHTF. This is a very helpful list because if you know what the most common injuries will be, you'll know what first aid skills you should learn first. Here's the list: Sprains Burns Cuts / … [Read more...]
13 Things You Can Scavenge From Cars After The SHTF
Cars are everywhere. If you're anywhere near a city when the SHTF, you'll come across thousands of them. And if the disaster is severe enough, many of these vehicles will be abandoned. Why does this matter? Because there are many survival items you can scavenge from abandoned vehicles. Some people will object to this article, saying it's wrong to take … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Becoming a Target After the SHTF
Canadian Prepper made a really interesting video where he discusses how to be charitable after the SHTF without making yourself a target. If you have plenty of supplies and there are some neighbors--perhaps people with hungry children--who need food, you might want to help them out. The problem is, if you let someone know you have food, word could spread … [Read more...]
40 Dirt-Cheap Items That Will Be Priceless After The SHTF
Although some survival supplies can be pretty expensive, most of the things people will need after the SHTF are dirt cheap. For example, right now toilet paper only costs about 50 cents a roll. But once the store shelves are bare, most people will trade a lot for a single roll of toilet paper. And that's just the beginning. When you think about disaster … [Read more...]
