If you're like most preppers, your day-to-day life is probably very similar to that of a non-prepper's. You have electricity, running water, and a vehicle that you drive to work. You probably even spend a good portion of your spare time watching TV or browsing the Internet. The only difference is that you spend some of your time gathering emergency … [Read more...]
5 Things You’d Never Think to Stockpile For Collapse
When the average person thinks about things to stockpile for an economic collapse, their minds usually go straight to rice, beans, and bullets. Those are great, but there are so many other things worth stockpiling. So many, in fact, that you're bound to overlook a few things. I've forgotten plenty of things before, which is why I always check out articles … [Read more...]
5 Things You Need to Survive a Nuclear War
Of all the disasters that might happen in the near future, a nuclear war is the one I fear most. Not only are tensions between the United States and Russia higher than ever, the increasing number of Jihadists--who are not deterred by the threat of mutually assured destruction--means we are in more danger every single day. And then there's North Korea, a … [Read more...]
10 Items to Grab When The SHTF
I recently discovered a fairly new Youtube channel called The Prepared Wanderer who in just one year has already made nearly 100 videos. His focus is on camping and bushcraft and he's been a Search and Rescue Team Leader for over a decade. This video is his response to a viewer who wanted to know what 10 items he would grab in an SHTF scenario. I know … [Read more...]
The Top EDC Items Everyone Must Have
This article is just a wealth of knowledge. It is one of the best articles on EDC that you will ever read. In part because of its diversity. It covers the basics well, but it also employs various circumstances to add quality to the article. EDC is a very intimate thing. For many of us, we are unwilling to reconsider what we think is essential. Still, … [Read more...]
15 Things You Should Be Hoarding
Nearly everyone has a drawer, closet or room filled with, well, stuff. The word ‘hoarding’ generally evokes terrifying images of a house overflowing with useless junk - newspapers from the past thirty years, every can or bottle the hoarder has ever drunk from, and a seemingly endless supply of containers, wires, screws, and other things lying all over the … [Read more...]
11 Important Comfort Items for Stressful Times
There are some tough guys out there who are going to read this article and think, "Books, blankets, hot cocoa? What kind of wimp needs all that?" But the fact is, everyone has comfort items they use to deal with stress. You might not be the type of person who curls up with a book and cocoa, but maybe you like to kick back with a beer and watch TV. Maybe … [Read more...]
7 Things You Need To Survive An EMP
Though stories have been pouring out for at least 5 years about the weakness of our power grid, we are still woefully unprepared. And one of the most effective ways our enemies could cripple our power grid is with an EMP (electromagnetic pulse). It would require a tremendous amount of energy, usually from a high-altitude location. But if a terrorist snuck … [Read more...]
23 Prepper Items To Look For at the Goodwill Store
Stockpiling food, water, and supplies to sustain you and your family for a long time can get very expensive. For some, it just isn't feasible to spend hundreds of dollars or more every week buying supplies that won't be used right away. Don't be embarrassed. Most people can't afford to do that. The trick is to buy used supplies so you can put the money … [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...]
25 Items That Will Be Worth Their Weight In Gold After The SHTF
When thinking about what to stockpile in case of a major collapse, it's easy to get caught up in the big stuff and forget about all the little things. I'm talking about small items we use almost every single day and never think twice about until they're gone. Things like soap, trash bags, toilet paper, and so forth. These things are inexpensive right now, … [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...]
12 Overlooked Items No One Includes In Their Preps
There are certain items that usually get left out of survival supply lists. Consequently, preppers tend to overlook them. But once they need them, they'll be kicking themselves. For example: bicycles. During a major disaster, roads could be blocked and gas could be in short supply. So if you want to reach a relative's home or a supply drop, you'll need a … [Read more...]
56 Survival Supplies at the Grocery Store
Contrary to popular belief, survival food isn't just MRE's, canned bacon, space ice cream and the like. To me, survival food is any type of food that lasts a long time without refrigeration. And fortunately, there are plenty of those at your local grocery store. There's no need to visit sites that sell powdered eggs and freeze-dried peaches (unless … [Read more...]
25 Prepper Items To Look For at Flea Markets and Thrift Stores
If you're interested in preparedness, flea markets and thrift stores can be goldmines. Every day, people clean out their garages or attics and give away things they don't want, completely unaware that many of the items they donate are valuable to preppers. These items end up in secondhand stores and can often be purchased for a fraction of what they would … [Read more...]
13 Items You Need to Get in Case of a Tornado
Tornado season is here. I know because last week my wife and two boys spent an hour sitting on the floor of the hallway listening to weather reports. Fortunately, no tornadoes hit our town, but several people in various cities across the South lost their lives. Most people don't worry about tornadoes because they've never even seen one, but tornadoes are … [Read more...]
