When bugging out on foot, it's not realistic to take an entire tent with you. It's too bulky and heavy. Plus, tents are a bit expensive for people prepping on a budget. Tarps, on the other hand, are small and lightweight. They're also very affordable, and there are dozens of things you can do with them besides build a shelter. Another huge bonus, in my … [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 dollar bills in your pocket will be as … [Read more...]
How to Build a Fire Even If The Wood Is Wet
Picture this: You've gone camping for the weekend, but an unexpected storm has blown into the area. The sun is going down, the temperature is dropping, and now it's raining. Even worse: You haven't built a fire. Meanwhile, your family is sitting in a nearby tent and starting to get very cold. You need to generate some heat fast, and you need to do it … [Read more...]
10 Must-Have Preps No Matter What Kind Of Disaster Strikes
Do you know how many people are impacted by a natural disaster every year? One million? Ten million? Try over 200 million. And out of those 200 million people, did you know that over 100 thousand are killed? That’s also not to count the enormous expense that disasters incur on the global economy, costing over 160 billion dollars a year. Just a few of … [Read more...]
5 Things You Must Know (And Do) If You Get Shot
Pretty much every survival site has lots of articles about the importance of owning guns for self-defense after the SHTF. Heck, we just published one the other day. But it's important to remember that preppers aren't the only people stockpiling guns. Bad guys like guns, too. And after a widespread disaster, you can bet they'll be using them while they … [Read more...]
Survival Bows: How Archery Can Help You Survive SHTF
Compared to many of you, I am still at the beginning of my journey as a prepper. I really only started looking into preparedness when my 2-year-old son was born. It's surprising how much becoming a parent makes you think about the need to protect your family. Ever since then, I've wanted to make sure that if a disaster does happen, I'll be able to keep my … [Read more...]
10 Ways To Make Money As A Prepper
Few people realize that you can actually make money as a prepper. They think prepping is just a way to prepare for potential disasters (or merely a hobby for the super-paranoid). Well, it is, but at the same time, you can earn a decent amount of money as a prepper. In fact, there are multiple ways to make money as a prepper, to the point that it’s not … [Read more...]
10 Things Every New Prepper Should Do Right Away
Every single year, there are hundreds of thousands of brand new preppers getting onto the Internet and trying to figure out how to get ready for SHTF. That's why occasionally I still make posts like this one--because I know a lot of you are newbies and you're looking for guidance. Recently, I discovered a relatively new Youtube channel called Bear … [Read more...]
7 Bushcraft Skills You Must Have To Survive In The Wild
Going into the wild with only the clothes on your back and surviving for any extended period of time is not nearly as easy as Hollywood makes it out to be. In fact, it is extraordinarily difficult, and most people would die from exposure to the elements, dehydration, or any number of other causes in a matter of days. Just because surviving in the wild is … [Read more...]
How To Homestead In An Apartment
Are you intrigued by the idea of homesteading, but you don't think you can until you have a big house with a lot of acreage? At its essence, homesteading is about self-sufficiency, and there are many ways you can increase your independence no matter where you live. Here are some ways you can begin your homesteading journey even while still living in an … [Read more...]
The Biggest Lie New Preppers Are Told
If you've been a prepper for a long time, you're probably aware of the many prepper myths and lies that get spread around the Internet. For example, the idea that when a disaster strikes your city, you should bug out to the wilderness. In reality, that is an absolute last resort. Usually, you'll be safer staying put. But what do you think is the biggest … [Read more...]
10 Fun Prepping Activities for the Whole Family
We all know that children learn through play. It is through play and using their imaginations that children process the world. Play helps kids build a sense of their own identities and abilities. And it is through play that children learn essential life skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, and self-confidence. Play also helps kids develop the motor … [Read more...]
75 Ways to Use Bandanas for Survival
A bandana is easily one of the most useful items you can have in your survival kit. Every prepper should own a few bandanas and know how to use them, and this video explains why. Sensible Prepper is better at finding clever survival uses for ordinary items than anyone else on Youtube. Here's a list of uses for bandanas he mentions in his video... Want … [Read more...]
5 Frugal Tips That Could Save You $500 This Year
It's a new year, which means you should be thinking about your new year's resolutions and the things you'd like to accomplish. With a shaky economy and wages continuing to stagnate, many people's resolution is to save money and stretch their budget. Thankfully, there are some relatively simple things you can do to keep a considerable amount of money in … [Read more...]
23 Things to Buy RIGHT NOW If You’re Totally Unprepared For A Disaster
You’ve got 2 hours until disaster strikes. Are you prepared? If you’ve watched any apocalyptic movie ever, you’re familiar with the grocery store scene. You know which one I’m talking about. Anxious dad rushes isle by isle gathering water and canned food for his family while everyone around him gradually turns from innocent customer to aggressive looter. … [Read more...]
15 Things To Do Before The Second Great Depression
Right now, we are experiencing the longest bull market in history. Great news, right? Not if you're the type of person who plans for the future. Historically, long bull markets have always been followed by major recessions. Oftentimes, the longer the bull market, the more painful the correction. For example, the bull market from 1991 to 2001 ended with … [Read more...]
Upside Down Fire – Forget What You’ve Learned
Anyone who's ever built a fire knows you're supposed to start with smaller pieces of wood and work your way up to larger pieces. It seems perfectly logical. After all, you can't light a log before you light the kindling. But there's another way to do it that is actually more convenient. In this video, Cr0cket20 demonstrates. Want to save this post for … [Read more...]
Top 5 Survival Knots Every Prepper Should Know
Everyone knows how to tie a knot or two, but do you know how to tie the most important survival knots? Learning how to tie knots is not something that happens overnight. Like most things, it takes practice...sometimes lots of practice. Focus on mastering just one survival knot at a time. Once you can pull off tying and untying the knot with your eyes … [Read more...]
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