In first world countries, the prices in grocery and department stores are pretty much set in stone. You can’t convince the cashier to give you a better price. My wife and I visit the flea market on occasion, but even there the vendors don’t usually like to haggle. With most of them the price is […]
Unusual Survival Gear
On most nights I read in bed for a while before going to sleep. My wife usually falls asleep first so to be considerate, I turn off the lamp and use a book light. It occurred to me that I’ll be using this book light a lot if the power goes out. Then I thought, […]
50 Things To Put In Your Vehicle Survival Kit
Disasters usually occur with little or no warning, which is why you should have a vehicle survival kit in your car at all times.
How to Shop for a Two-Way Radio
If there is a disaster in your area, there’s likely to be a breakdown in communication systems. Land-line phones could be down and cell phone towers might be jammed. If you and your family are at home and have decided to bug in, this might not seem like a problem. But what if your spouse […]
The Easiest Way to Purify Water
Once you and your family are in a safe location, your first priority in any disaster is water. You might be able to go a couple weeks without food, but you’ll only survive a few days without water. You can start storing water, but the problem with that is it’s going to take up more […]
Getting In Shape For The End Of The World As We Know It
Health and fitness is not something most people consider when preparing for TEOTWAWKI (the end of the world as we know it), but they should. People tend to take for granted just how easy we have it in the modern world. Up until the last century, most people throughout history worked from sunup to sundown […]
10 Medicinal Herbs In Your Backyard
If you look, you could find medicine in your backyard. Practice identifying them now because there may come a time when you need them. #urbansurvivalsite #medicinalherbs #herbalmedicine #herbs #naturalremedies
The Survival Rule of Threes
When you’re in an urban survival situation, there is a rule that will help you prioritize. It’s called the Survival Rule of Threes.
FM 21-76 US Army Survival Manual
I just read FM 21-76 for the first time and now I understand why it is considered a classic among survival books. After 40 years, the United States Military still uses it because the lessons inside are timeless. This book will teach you how to build makeshift shelters, procure food and water, cook a meal, […]
Disaster Communication 101
There are many methods of disaster communications. It’s a complicated subject, so in this article we’ll just cover some of the basics.
