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...]
7 Types of Preppers You Should Avoid
Here's an interesting and controversial article worth reading. It's about the wrong types of preppers. At first, some people will probably disagree with the author. After all, what's wrong with being religious, a gun enthusiast, or interested in "conspiracy theories"? Nothing at all! The point of the article is that you don't want to be too focused on … [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 the blog, More … [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...]
Top 10 Everyday Prepper Habits
This week I have another awesome video for you from City Prepping. In it he talks about 10 things preppers should do everyday. The list is below. 1. Carry Cash. 2. Keep Your Gas Tank Above 1/2 Full. 3. Stay Informed. 4. Make Sure Your Finances Are In Order. 5. Take Your E.D.C. With You. 6. Spend At Least 15 Minutes Learning. 7. Keep Your … [Read more...]
33 Reasons To Start Prepping
In our society, preppers are generally regarded as paranoid or even crazy. The truth is that preppers are among the most responsible of people. They're constantly looking ahead to potential emergencies or disasters and preparing accordingly. We all know it's wise to do this (that's why insurance exists), but since most people in the first world have never … [Read more...]
10 Things Every New Prepper Should Do
The number one complaint I hear from new preppers is that they don't know where to begin. There is so much information online about emergency preparedness and survival that it's really easy to get overwhelmed. If that's something you can relate to, then I have the perfect article for you. Daisy Luther from The Organic Prepper made a top 10 list for new … [Read more...]
