There are literally hundreds--if not thousands--of prepping tools, gadgets, and supplies that are great to have during a disaster. But if you had to pick, what would be your top 10 favorite survival items? Making a list like that isn't as easy as you might think. I've made this list several times, and each time it's different, usually depending on what I've … [Read more...]
30 Urban Survival Items You Forgot To Buy
My most popular article by far is 50 Survival Items You Forgot To Buy. The list is interesting to both newbie preppers and experienced preppers because both groups usually find at least a few items they overlooked. Since this site is mainly focused on urban survival, I realized I should make another list, this time of urban survival items. Chances are, … [Read more...]
How to Reinforce a Shipping Container to Bury It (EMP Proof)
Other than a full-blown nuclear war, a widespread EMP (electromagnetic pulse) is probably the scariest thing that could happen. The whole world would be plunged into darkness, followed by months--if not years--of anarchy. Your best chance of surviving such an event is to hole in a shelter or bug out retreat that you can defend. If you do this, you'll … [Read more...]
How to Stockpile Prescription Meds from Veterinary Sources
Extreme times call for extreme measures. Here’s one way to manage the chaos. If a major disaster occurs and the supply chain breaks down, many critical items will be difficult to find. Without the power grid and fundamental distribution systems, things like food and water will be hard to come by. That includes life-saving medications. Many missionaries … [Read more...]
Bugging Out in the Rain: How to Waterproof Your Gear
Of all the thousands of articles about bugging out, very few of them talk about bugging out in the rain, but it's a very important topic. According to the National Weather Service, some parts of the country, such as the Pacific Northwest, get rain almost every other day. Even parts of the country with average rainfall, such as the East Coast, still get rain … [Read more...]
9 Street Survival Skills for the Concrete Jungle
Major cities may still only take up a small portion of the land mass in the United States, but they are nevertheless home to over 80% of the population. With this being the case, the odds of being caught in the concrete jungle when disaster strikes are quite high. Of course, the survival skills necessary to navigate a city during a disaster – whether it’s … [Read more...]
What Does The End Of The World Mean For Preppers?
The main reason most people don't bother prepping for disasters is that they simply don't think a major disaster will ever happen in their town. Although I think they're probably wrong, this attitude is understandable. If you've lived your entire life without going through an earthquake, hurricane, civil unrest, hyperinflation, or anything like that, it's … [Read more...]
How to Dehydrate Food for Emergencies
Food preservation is one of the most important skills you can have. It helps you save money and eat more healthy local food. You can also use it to stock up on food for emergencies, survival scenarios, or just hard times. If you’ve decided to preserve your own food, you might be having trouble deciding which methods to use. Before we get into specific … [Read more...]
10 Inexpensive SHTF Barter Items To Get Right Now
Many preppers like to hoard cash and precious metals in case of an economic collapse. The cash is in case of a deflationary collapse where banks run out of money and cash is hard to find. And precious metals are in case of a hyperinflationary collapse where banks print too much money and cash becomes worthless. But what if things get so bad that people … [Read more...]
11 Events That Mean It’s Time To Bug Out
One of the most hotly debated topics in the prepping world is whether it's wiser to bug in or bug out. The truth is that it really depends on the situation. Preppers who plan to bug in no matter what, or bug out no matter what, are not wise preppers. Bugging in has many advantages: you know the area and the people, you don’t need to abandon your home or … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Potatoes Are The Best Survival Food To Grow
In the Andy Weir novel, The Martian -- which was made into the movie of the same name starring Matt Damon -- the main character, Mark Watney, is stranded on Mars for months. When his supply of packaged food runs out, he grows and eats only potatoes for several weeks and is able to survive until his rescue. Potatoes may be the ultimate urban survival crop. … [Read more...]
50 Tools You Should Own
If you could only have 50 tools for the rest of your life, but you want to be able to build or repair just about anything, which 50 tools would you choose? In this series of videos, Wranglerstar answers that question. I really enjoyed this video series and wanted to share it, so below you can watch all five videos. I also listed the tools he mentions in … [Read more...]
6 High Tech Gadgets That Would Come In Handy During a Disaster
There are hundreds of reasons people prepare for emergencies, and hundreds of scenarios that could occur that you may consider preparing for. Natural disasters, civil unrest, war, pandemic, solar flares - the possibilities are incredibly varied and no list of necessary tools can possibly encompass every scenario. In this article, we are focusing on high … [Read more...]
Lichens: A Survival Food That’s Probably Growing in Your Backyard
Lichens are a common wild edible, but if you’re not paying attention you might miss them. They usually grow on trees and rocks and have a distinctive appearance similar to a flat, leafy plant. However, they are a unique form of plant related to the algae family. What makes lichens unique is that most algae require fresh water or salt water to survive and … [Read more...]
How $5 a Week Can Get Your Family 379 Pounds of Food
If you're a prepper on a budget, you'll find this video by The Green Prepper very interesting. In it, he proves that a little money and patience can lead to a huge stockpile of food. You just have to be consistent. He created a document (which you can download here) that has a schedule of what to purchase every week. For example, the first week you'll … [Read more...]
That Time The Police Went On Strike And a City Descended Into Chaos
Have you ever heard of the Murray-Hill Riot? Few people have. The event is also referred to as the Montreal Night of Terror. It took place in late 1969 in Montreal, Quebec when the police went on strike because they wanted to be paid as well as the police in Toronto. While the police were on strike, taxi drivers gathered to protest the Murray-Hill … [Read more...]
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