When people get busy storing supplies, reading survival books, and practicing their skills, it's easy for them to forget about their pets. But if a major disaster occurs, the last thing you want to do is stress out about finding food for Fido or treating Mr. Whisker's fractured leg. You'll want to make sure your pets … [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 … [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 … [Read more...]
Prepper Medicine – 3 Things You MUST Know
I recently realized I that haven't shared any videos by The Patriot Nurse in a long time. If you haven't already, you should subscribe to her channel. The Patriot Nurse is my favorite Youtube channel about medical prepping. She gives straightforward advice on preparing for and handling medical emergencies during … [Read more...]
20 Ways to Stay Cool Without Power
I've written about how to keep warm without power, but keeping cool is a greater challenge down here on the Gulf Coast. After hurricane Katrina the power was out for two weeks and we were miserable, constantly wiping sweat out of our eyes and fanning ourselves with magazines. Almost every survival site has an … [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, … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Guide To DIY Off Grid Solar Power
If you're at all interested in setting up a solar power system, then I have the ultimate video series for you. It was created by Tin Hat Ranch, and it's the perfect introduction for anyone who wants to be as comfortable as possible if the grid goes down. Some people argue that as long as you know how to do things … [Read more...]
3 of the Best Vehicles for Surviving a State of Emergency
While you may be preparing for the worst case scenario, it has already happened for many people across the world. The recent 7.5 earthquake in Nepal ravished the nation and left more than 8,000 dead in its wake, according to the Nepal Red Cross Society. While it is one of the worst natural disasters of the 21st … [Read more...]
11 Ways To Light Your Home When The Power Goes Out
Imagine you're relaxing on the couch with your phone or tablet -- perhaps reading an article on Urban Survival Site -- when lightning flashes against the windows followed by a deafening crack of thunder. An instant later the lights go out and your home becomes dark and eerily quiet. What is the first thing you would do … [Read more...]
5 Must-Know Tips For Making Your Urban Bug-Out-Bag
Did you know that four out of every five Americans live in urban centers? Chances are, if you aren't living in an urban environment yourself, you no doubt have loved ones who are. Bugging out in an urban locale presents its own set of unique survival considerations. Packing an effective bug-out-bag for an urban … [Read more...]
14 First Aid Items You May Have Forgotten
Preppers are excellent planners and can typically mull over every possible scenario that could plunge them into a survival situation. During this mulling over, every aspect of survival is carefully considered, right down to where a person will use the facilities when there is no public water and the toilets don't … [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 … [Read more...]
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