After a major disaster you can expect the power to be out and/or the cell phone towers to be jammed. To get in touch with loved ones, your best bet is a two-way radio or something similar. However, you could be in a situation where you need to signal for help or look for survivors. Fortunately, there are many ways to communicate during a disaster. Below is a … [Read more...]
50 Survival Items You Forgot To Buy
If you're reading this, you probably already know the basics: water, food storage, first aid, etc. But even hardcore survivalists can overlook things. In this post I want to mention 50 survival items you might have forgotten to buy. I already mentioned several of these in the post, Unusual Survival Gear, but this is a much longer list. It's not … [Read more...]
Rechargeable Batteries Guide
I can't emphasize how much easier it will be to get through a disaster if you have plenty of rechargeable batteries and a solar-powered battery charger. You'll be able to power lights, radios, fans, games, clocks, alarm systems, and all sorts of things that will make your life far easier. You might be thinking, "I already have extra batteries," but what if … [Read more...]
Urban Survival First Aid Kit
In most disasters, whether it's a hurricane, a terrorist attack, or a city full of looters, people get hurt. Survival first aid is essential in these situations, but very hard to come by due to overcrowded hospitals. After food, water and shelter, medical supplies and a good book on first aid should be your next priority. Fortunately, it isn't very … [Read more...]
100 Items to Disappear First After The SHTF
This list of 100 items to disappear first has been passed around the Internet for a while and it's a great guide. I recommend printing it so you can fold it up and put it in your wallet. Then when you're out and about at flea markets, dollar stores, secondhand stores or wherever you end up, look it over and keep an eye out for good deals. You'll be amazed … [Read more...]
What is Potassium Iodide?
After fears that Japanese nuclear plants would experience Chernobyl-like meltdowns, people have started stocking up on potassium iodide, especially those on the West coast of the United States. While I think the media sensationalized this story and people in the U.S. overreacted, it certainly doesn't hurt to be prepared. But what exactly is it, why would it … [Read more...]
Unusual Survival Gear
On most nights I read in bed for a while before going to sleep. My wife usually falls asleep first so to be considerate, I turn off the lamp and use a book light. It occurred to me that I'll be using this book light a lot if the power goes out. Then I thought, "If the power goes out, we only have one book light. What if someone else wants to read, too?" I … [Read more...]
50 Things To Put In Your Vehicle Survival Kit
Disasters usually occur with little or no warning. Though the focus of this site is on "bugging in," it's still wise to have a vehicle survival kit or a bug out bag in case you're stranded on the way home or forced to evacuate the area. Survival Kits Online makes a good Deluxe 2 Person Kit for $99 and a 4 Person Survival Kit for $199. However, they don't … [Read more...]
How to Shop for a Two-Way Radio
If there is a disaster in your area, there's likely to be a breakdown in communication systems. Land-line phones could be down and cell phone towers might be jammed. If you and your family are at home and have decided to bug in, this might not seem like a problem. But what if your spouse is at work when the shtf, say in an office building on the other side … [Read more...]
Disaster Communication 101
There are many different methods of disaster communication. It's a very complicated subject, so in this article we'll just cover some of the basics. After most disasters, the power is going to be out and phone lines and/or cell phone towers will be overwhelmed. But if you prepare ahead of time, you'll be able to communicate with your friends and family no … [Read more...]
How to Choose and Use a Fire Extinguisher
Fires are a more common problem than you might think in survival situations. Most people will have to cook their food over open fires and many of them will not use proper safety precautions. And if there is no running water, sprinkler systems will not work and locals will not be able to use garden hoses to extinguish outdoor fires. And don't count on the … [Read more...]
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