Here's something different (and funny) for a change. Canadian Prepper is one of the most knowledgeable preppers on Youtube, but even he has made some questionable decisions, such as the decisions to purchase these ridiculous survival items. I myself have made some silly purchases before, so I can definitely sympathize with him. However, I never bought … [Read more...]
33 Survival Items You Can Fit In Your Pocket
When most people think about disaster survival, they assume they'll need a big bag of heavy gear. When the disaster strikes, they frantically throw things into a bag only to realize they don't have nearly enough room and it already weighs over 50 pounds. It's easy to get carried away. Most of us are so accustomed to living a luxurious lifestyle (compared … [Read more...]
10 Most Useful Items In A Nuclear Emergency
When you think about prepping, what sort of disasters come to mind? In my experience, most preppers think about severe weather, extended power outages, economic crises, and so forth. But only a few think about nuclear disasters, and one reason is a misconception that nuclear disasters are practically impossible to survive. This isn't true at all. … [Read more...]
15 Different Key Chain Tools for Preppers
I like having a couple key chain tools as part of my everyday carry gear because they're very difficult to lose and impossible to forget if you want to go somewhere. In this video, Tim from Everyday Tactical Vids talks about 15 tools you should consider getting. For the full list of items and links to their pages on Amazon, check out the description box … [Read more...]
13 Ways Paracord Could Actually Save Your Life
If you've ever browsed a survival site or read a book about survivalism, you've no doubt heard of paracord. There are countless articles about it, and it's considered a staple in any bug out bag. But if you've never used it yourself, you might be wondering what the big deal is. In a nutshell, paracord is the strongest, most versatile, most affordable cordage … [Read more...]
19 Ways To Use a Knife in a Survival Scenario
One thing you're guaranteed to find on any decent list of survival supplies is a knife. It's easily one of the most versatile pieces of equipment. So much so, in fact, that many survival experts believe it's the most important tool you can have with you. To the non-prepper, this might seem a little strange. What's so great about knives? All they do is cut … [Read more...]
200 Items You Can Barter After The Collapse
Imagine a scenario where cash has become worthless. It could be hyperinflation, where it takes a wheelbarrow of cash to buy a loaf of bread. Or it could a devastating act of terrorism such as a bioweapon or an EMP that sets the country back 100 years. Whatever the cause, there could come a day when our money becomes useless. And it won't necessarily be a … [Read more...]
Top 10 SHTF Communications
This week's video is another one from Sensible Prepper. In it he talks about the top 10 ways to communicate after the SHTF. This is a very important topic that too many preppers overlook. If a disaster happens while you and your family members are spread out around town, you'll need a way to get in touch with each other. You'll also want to listen to … [Read more...]
7 Items You Should Carry Every Day
As the Boy Scout motto goes, "Always be prepared." It'd be nice if you could always have your bug out bag with you, but that's simply not realistic. You can keep it in your car, but occasionally you're going to go somewhere on foot and have nothing on you except what you can carry in your pockets. So what should you carry? In the following article, … [Read more...]
Lights Out Box: Everything You Need for a Power Outage
This week's video comes from the The Peaceful Prepper and her channel, "Urban Prepping for the Single Gal." She has a really great idea that she calls a "Lights Out Box." It's not a full emergency kit; it's just something you can use during ordinary power outages. The box includes things like flashlights, batteries, a lantern, an emergency radio, a … [Read more...]
20 Survival Items You Can Bring On A Plane
If you're the type of person who likes to be prepared at all times, then chances are you have survival supplies at home, a survival kit in your vehicle, and an EDC kit on your person. Everywhere you go, you're prepared for disaster. But what about at the airport? If you've flown recently, then you know the TSA can be pretty picky. I've personally had … [Read more...]
6 Wearable Tech Gadgets For When Disaster Strikes
Everyday seems to bring yet another reason to be prepared for the worst-case scenario. If it's not a virus outbreak that's on the news, then it's a new security threat. Whatever the current crisis, there is no time like the present to update your bug out bag. And wearable gear is almost always better than gear you have to carry around. In the immortal … [Read more...]
Prepping Circles: Tiered Organization of Supplies
If you're a regular reader of this site, you would probably like what is one of my favorite Youtube channels: The Urban Prepper. In his videos he talks about emergency preparedness in the city, he reviews the latest survival gear, and he explains how to organize your supplies. As you'll see below, organization is a big deal to The Urban Prepper. Since … [Read more...]
Urban Survival Emergency Kit
I haven't posted any videos about survival kits in a while, and this is a pretty good one. Stefan Verstappen put together an urban survival kit that will sustain one person alone in the city for about 3 days. I really like his approach. He breaks it down into five categories: medical, shelter, nourishment, communications, and security. Then he goes … [Read more...]
42 Prepper Uses for Ponchos
We all know ponchos are a great way to stay dry in the rain, but did you know there are also many prepper uses for ponchos? A poncho can be a prepper's best friend, especially if you're bugging out. If you haven't yet, you should add a poncho to your bug out bag. When I say "poncho" I'm not talking about those flimsy little ones you see at the entrances … [Read more...]
Compact Survival Kit
Tim from EverydayTacticalVids made a video showing off his compact survival kit. This kit is small and light yet includes most of the things you would need in a survival situation. The list of items includes: Repel bug spray, Mechanix gloves, bandana, compas, headlamp, multi-tool, duct tape, a survival fishing kit, and more. (For the complete list, check … [Read more...]
