An electromagnetic pulse that knocks out power across the country is one of the most terrifying disasters that could happen. Millions of people would slowly die of thirst, hunger, or disease, and millions more would die at the hands of starving looters. There are many things you should do to prepare for an EMP, and … [Read more...]
7 Crucial Camping Supplies for Beginners
I spent the entire year of 1994 learning how to become an Air Force Survival Instructor. We learned to survive in all four seasons--on the sand, snow, and water. Every time I went into the wild, I went to learn and to work. What I forgot during that intense time was how to relax in the wild. The first time I went … [Read more...]
How To Build An Urban Everyday Carry Pack
It seems like the older I get, the more things I need to carry around. It used to be wallet, phone, keys, and that was it. Now I have a knife, a lighter, a multitool, and a bunch of other EDC items, and even cargo pants don't have enough pockets for everything. I need an urban EDC pack. If you're reluctant to carry … [Read more...]
How To Make A Survival Fishing Kit That Will Last
While having a food stockpile is the most important and effective strategy for ensuring you and your family don’t go hungry during a major crisis, being able to acquire food after the fact is very important as well. With that in mind, fishing is one of the most efficient means of putting food on the table in a disaster … [Read more...]
5 Most Important Items For Your Get Home Bag
Bug out bags get a lot of attention in the prepper community. Get home bags, on the other hand, aren't talked about nearly as often. Which is kind of strange, when you think about it, because you're more likely to need a get home bag than a bug out bag. What do I mean by that? Well, the odds of a disaster so severe … [Read more...]
9 Urban Survival Tools To Get Before The SHTF
When a disaster strikes an urban area, there are all sorts of unexpected problems that require specific tools. For example, what if a gas line breaks and your home starts filling up with dangerous, flammable gases? You'll need a gas shutoff tool in order to turn the gas valve. Or what if someone is trapped under … [Read more...]
18 Home Repair Supplies You Need to Get in Case of Disaster
In most cases, disaster and destruction go hand in hand. This is especially true if you are planning for natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and tornados. Given that your home is your fortress and your main source of protection against disasters of all types, it is essential that you have a plan in … [Read more...]
10 Solar Gadgets for Preppers
Preppers are worried about things like hurricanes, major earthquakes, or potentially a full-scale government shutdown. If any of those things happen, electricity is one of the first basic resources to go. Most people could survive the first 48 hours without power; maybe even longer if they have an emergency … [Read more...]
How To Use a CB Radio for SHTF
One of your top priorities when preparing for any SHTF scenario must be to communicate with your loved ones. And unfortunately, you may not be able to do that through methods you’re used to such as social media, emailing, phone calls, or texting. Granted, those methods will still work in a number of different … [Read more...]
101 Uses for Paracord
If you've ever bought a piece of survival gear such as a weather radio, an emergency whistle, or a magnesium fire starter, you may have noticed a long piece of cord attached to it. Maybe your tactical watch has a twisted rope for its strap, or maybe your rain jacket has a stretched cord incorporated into the … [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 … [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 … [Read more...]
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