Sometimes I don't know how I ever lived without a smartphone. I'm not one of those people who stare at social media all day, but I do use my phone for a lot of things. I use my smartphone for taking notes, setting alarms, reading books, listening to music, casting TV shows, tracking my workouts, counting my calories, and playing the occasional game. … [Read more...]
15 Most Overlooked Items for SHTF
If you ask anybody on the street what the most important survival items are, you’re most likely going to receive answers such as a knife, canteen, bandana, lighter, food, first aid kit, compass, map, and so forth. Are each of those items useful for survival? Absolutely. But at the same time, there are many important survival related items that people … [Read more...]
3 Emergency Items You Should Not Skimp On
Being frugal is a good thing, but it's possible to be frugal to a fault. Yes, it's great to save money, but when you only buy cheap products, you're going to end up dealing with broken products. Then you'll be going back to the store to replace what broke and will end up spending more money than if you'd just bought a premium product in the first place. … [Read more...]
Body Armor for Urban Survival: Here’s What You Need
One of the most overlooked pieces of tactical equipment for civilians, without question, is body armor. Many people are under the impression that body armor is for the military and law enforcement only. This could not be further from the truth. Not only is body armor fully legal in all fifty states, it’s widely available, too. When preparing for SHTF … [Read more...]
7 Everyday Carry Tools That Will Last a Lifetime
They don't make them like they used to, do they? Over the past few decades, it seems like the things I purchase don't last as long. I still have tools I bought twenty years ago, yet I'm replacing tools I bought ten years ago. My conspiracy brain thinks this is intentional in order to get consumers to buy more things. Or it could just be the result of … [Read more...]
The Best Furniture Options For Your Bunker
There are plenty of articles about survival bunkers--why you need them, where to put them, how to build them, and so forth. However, there aren't many articles about the type of furniture you should put in your bunker. You might not think this is very important, but if you plan on surviving in your bunker for a long time, it's extremely important. Most … [Read more...]
Budget Friendly Survival Kit
A popular new trend in the prepper community--which I really like--is using gadget pouches and tool rolls to make survival kits and bug out bags. It makes perfect sense because, rather than digging through a bag and struggling to find what you're looking for, you can just unroll the pouch or roll and immediately see everything in your kit laid out before … [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...]
Get Your HAM Radio License in 7 Days
HAM radio is one of the best ways to communicate after a disaster, especially over huge distances. The thing is, they're a bit complicated. As with most electronics, it's easier to learn as you go. The problem is that you need to get a license before you can even use one. You could try practicing using your HAM radio without a license, but you could end … [Read more...]
9 Tips for Buying the Best EDC Flashlight
Across the entire Internet, I doubt there's a single list of survival supplies that doesn't include a flashlight. Even people who have never heard the term "prepper" know you should have a flashlight in case of emergency. Unfortunately, 99% of people don't put any thought into the type of flashlight they buy. As long as it shines a light and the … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Contact Loved Ones After the Grid Goes Down
"Once upon a time" is a great way to start a fairy tale, but not an article on emergency communications, because once-upon-a-time was a really lousy place to be when it came to communication. In those fabled times, there was nothing except what you could transmit on foot or horseback or by boat. Maybe there were telegraph wires. Or a phone in the country … [Read more...]
The Bug Out Roll
Here's an interesting idea. Canadian Prepper came up with something he calls the "bug out roll." Instead of digging through your bug out bag looking for small items, you can just unroll this canvas bag and have everything laid out where you can find it. You can even see all your items through the clear vinyl windows. Tool rolls and medical rolls have … [Read more...]
Testing the Cheapest Survival Kit on Amazon
This week's video comes from an awesome Youtube channel known as Wranglerstar. It's about the Wranglerstar family and their life as homesteaders in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. They have a bunch of videos about basic skills, food storage, and product reviews. Right now, Cody is doing a series on cheap items from Amazon. They've talked about … [Read more...]
Survival Caches: What to Put in Them and Where to Hide Them
There’s an old proverb that says not to put all your eggs in one basket. When it comes to storing survival supplies, this proverb rings true. By keeping all of your supplies inside your home (or at any one location) you are setting yourself up for disaster. This is where survival caches come in. Coming from the French word for “hide”, a cache is a setup … [Read more...]
Read This Before You Buy a Ham Radio
Ham radio has become an increasingly popular tool for preppers and people living off the grid. While it is a fairly inexpensive hobby to get into (you can buy surprisingly good imported handheld radios for under $30) there are a few things you need to know before you purchase a ham radio. Get a License Seriously. You’ll definitely want to do this. I know … [Read more...]
Post-Apocalyptic Bicycle Camper
If you're a prepper or survivalist, you gotta check this out. Youtube creator, Paul Elkins, put together what he calls his post-apocalyptic bicycle camper / bug out vehicle. Obviously, this wouldn't work if you have a group or a family, but if you plan to go it alone after the SHTF and there is no gas or working vehicles, this might be your best bet. As … [Read more...]
8 Alternatives for When Technology Fails You
Modern human civilization has become so reliant on technology that we almost can’t cope at all without it. When was the last time you had to deal with a power outage, and how long did it last? A phone with a cracked screen or terrible phone reception when you really needed it? While technology has made things a hell of a lot easier, anyone who wants to be … [Read more...]
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