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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
7 Things You’ll Realize After Living Without Electricity
If you've ever wondered what it's like to live without electricity for a long time, just ask the people of Puerto Rico. Many of them lived without power for nearly a year. And according to a Harvard study, the death rate in Puerto Rico nearly doubled after Hurricane Maria do to a lack of air conditioning and medical care. It has been estimated that if … [Read more...]
7 Hidden Dangers that Could Ruin Your Survival Plans
In most scenarios, the unseen risks – the ones you don’t expect and don’t prepare for – are the most dangerous risks. There is a lot that can go wrong with a survival plan. Major disasters are chaotic and full of hidden dangers, and it’s difficult to foresee and prepare for all of them. However, the more hidden dangers you uncover and prepare for, the … [Read more...]
7 Problems That Every Prepper Must Overcome
Preppers have a problem. Oftentimes, they can't see the forest for the trees. I've found that prepping is like a vast river of opportunity, a river that ebbs and flows based on the situations around us. When world events are spiraling out of control, we feel inspired to get prepping. When the world feels stable, we slack off. This same journey along the … [Read more...]
8 Basic Survival Skills to Teach Your Children
As parents, we want to protect our children from harm. It’s in our DNA. So we diligently prepare for possible emergencies, and we educate ourselves on how to survive them. Teaching your children to rely on you is a good thing, but we can’t possibly be with them at all times. Would your kids know what to do if they were on their own in a survival … [Read more...]
15 Ways You Can Prep for SHTF Without Spending a Dime
If you’ve recently started prepping, one of the first things you’ve probably noticed is how expensive it is. From stockpiling ammo to food to gear to medicine to water and so on, the cost of getting ready for a disaster can add up really fast. This is why budget prepping has become such a popular topic. Some preppers spend hundreds if not thousands of … [Read more...]
Fortitude Ranch: A Survival Community For The Rest Of Us
Do you have a place to go in case of an apocalyptic disaster? Most of us don't. Now what if I told you that for a $1,000 a year, you could have a bug out location that is built to withstand doomsday, loaded with plenty of supplies, and populated by dozens of survival experts? It might sound too good to be true, but I assure you it is, and it's called … [Read more...]
Top 20 Prepping Mistakes to Avoid
With the abundance of bad information out there and the overwhelming amount you need to learn, it's easy for new preppers to make a lot of mistakes. I've made many mistakes myself and I'm sure I'll make more, but that's part of the learning process. To help you speed up this process, here are some common prepping mistakes you'll want to avoid (in no … [Read more...]
50 Prepper Terms and Acronyms You Should Learn
The world of prepping, survivalism, and homesteading is basically one huge subculture. And as with every subculture, it has its own terms, acronyms, and concepts that the rest of society isn't familiar with. If you're new to this world, you're going to come across most of these terms eventually. In fact, you've probably already seen terms like "bug out … [Read more...]
15 Reasons to Prep Even If Doomsday Never Arrives
After the stock market crash in 2008, many preppers warned that doomsday was imminent and that people should prepare while they still can. But doomsday never arrived. In fact, over the last few years, things have gradually improved. The stock market is higher than ever, and unemployment is way down. Because of this, some people are starting to get a … [Read more...]
8 Biggest Mistakes That Preppers Make
This week I want to share a video by Homestead Launch (formerly known as The Daily Prep). Everyone--and I mean everyone--makes mistakes. This is especially when it comes to prepping, which is a lot more complicated than it looks. Your best bet is to learn from the mistakes of others, and that is the purpose of this video. For those who don't like videos, … [Read more...]
5 Ways To Make Prepping Easier
Although I believe almost anyone can be a successful prepper, I'm in no way suggesting that prepping is easy. It's not. There's so much to learn, so much to get, so much to do. However, there are several things you can do to make it easier. If you've ever felt overwhelmed as a prepper, you should check out this article by Elise Xavier from More Than Just … [Read more...]
15 Urgent Preps You Need To Do ASAP
Ever since the election of Donald Trump, many preppers have lost their sense of urgency. This is evident in the declining number of visitors to most survival blogs. Many people feel that Trump will do a better job protecting the United States and its economy than Barack Obama did or than Hillary Clinton would have. But even if Trump turns out to be the … [Read more...]
10 New Year’s Resolutions for Beginning Preppers
Another year is gone, and another year arrives. Whether you're a beginning prepper or a more experienced prepper, the beginning of the year is a great time to commit (or recommit) yourself to emergency preparedness. If you're not sure what to do, check out this list of 10 New Year's resolutions for new preppers. 1. Organize Your Preparations First and … [Read more...]
