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How to Harvest Rainwater

I know some preppers who would like to store more water, but they just don't have enough space for it. I often hear this complaint from people who live in apartments. If their water runs out, they could find a stream or pond and run the water through a Big Berkey or a Katadyn Pocket Water Microfilter or something … [Read more...]

How To Build A Rocket Stove

I found a great video on how to build a rocket stove using only 16 bricks. This is so easy anyone can do it. The narrator says the bricks were 38 cents each, but later he points out that after a disaster such as a tornado or hurricane, you could probably find 16 bricks lying around and use them to build a rocket stove. … [Read more...]

SHTF City Survival

Today I want to share a video series called "SHTF City Survival" by TheBrooklynPrepper. In the first video he talks about his plan to get around the city and retrieve family members from school and workplaces after a disaster. He also covers his mode of transportation and explains his get home bag. In the second … [Read more...]

20 Ways To Save Money On Food

Last week I watched a fascinating video about how inflation is much worse than the mainstream media would have us believe. According to the government, consumer prices rose 27.5% from 2002 to 2012. Peter Schiff, an economist who is skeptical about the official CPI, decided to put these numbers to the test. He … [Read more...]

Home Invasion Defense 101

The home invasion is one of the greatest dangers after a major disaster. You've probably thought about what you're going to eat and drink after the SHTF and what other supplies you still need to acquire, but none of it will matter if someone invades your home, steals your stuff and possibly murders you and your family. … [Read more...]

Food Calorie Chart

If you have a survival garden, kudos! But I have a question: Are you growing high-calorie foods? It occurred to me that a simple backyard garden isn't going to sustain your family very long if you're growing typical vegetables like cucumbers, radishes and tomatoes. Although healthy and nutritious, those foods are … [Read more...]

Surviving Doomsday Review

Are you really prepared to survive anything? Most preppers would have no trouble getting through a simple hurricane and a few days without power. But what about a few weeks without power? Or a few months? What if gangs of looters are going from house to house, taking whatever they want? What if your home has been … [Read more...]

100 Survival Items You Forgot To Buy

If you're reading this, you probably already know the basics: water, food storage, first aid, etc. But even hardcore survivalists can overlook things. In this post, I'm going to list 100 survival items you might have forgotten to buy. Originally, this was a list of 50 survival items, but since then, I've gotten all … [Read more...]

19 Random Urban Survival Tips

I'd like to share some random urban survival tips. These survival tips are mostly things I came up with off the top of my head. Some of them are tips that didn't fit in with any of the posts I've made so far, but they're all important. 1. Buy some lighters There's a plethora of information on ways to start fires … [Read more...]

Prepping for Small Children

We can never be certain when the next major disaster will strike, but one thing we can be certain of: disasters do not strike when it's convenient for us. As a parent, I wish I had the power to make sure there isn't ever a disaster that disrupts my children's lives, at least not until they're old enough to handle … [Read more...]

Rechargeable Batteries Guide

I can't emphasize how much easier it will be to get through a disaster if you have plenty of rechargeable batteries and a solar-powered battery charger. You'll be able to power lights, radios, fans, games, clocks, alarm systems, and all sorts of things that will make your life far easier. You might be thinking, "I … [Read more...]

Urban Survival First Aid Kit

In most disasters, whether it's a hurricane, a terrorist attack, or a city full of looters, people get hurt. Survival first aid is essential in these situations, but very hard to come by due to overcrowded hospitals. After food, water and shelter, medical supplies and a good book on first aid should be your next … [Read more...]