When people talk about preparedness, they're usually referring to food, water, first aid kits, emergency radios, and all the other usual suspects. Most people don't think about hammers, shovels, chainsaws, and other common tools, but they really should. After a disaster, they will really need those tools. One … [Read more...]
17 Bug Out Vehicle Mistakes To Avoid
Even though bugging out usually isn't as safe as bugging in, there are certain scenarios where bugging out will literally be the only option you have. For instance, you may be ordered to evacuate your home by the authorities, or death could otherwise be very certain if you stay. As part of your bugging out plans, … [Read more...]
EMP Prepping: How To Build A Reliable Faraday Cage
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...]
15 EMP-Proof Survival Items You Should Be Stockpiling
One of the disasters that preppers fear the most is an EMP (electromagnetic pulse). Why? Because it would literally throw us back a couple hundred years by knocking out the power and rendering all electronics useless. That means no more cars, lighting, hospitals, internet, cell service, hot water… the list goes on and … [Read more...]
Emergency Preps for People With Infants
When you have a baby, you become used to carrying extra supplies everywhere you go. Even for a simple afternoon outing or a trip to the supermarket, you may need diapers, wipes, toys, and an extra set of clothes. Therefore, it makes sense to plan ahead for your baby in the event of an emergency. You may have an … [Read more...]
10 Must-Have Preps No Matter What Kind Of Disaster Strikes
Do you know how many people are impacted by a natural disaster every year? One million? Ten million? Try over 200 million. And out of those 200 million people, did you know that over 100 thousand are killed? That’s also not to count the enormous expense that disasters incur on the global economy, costing over 160 … [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...]
Medical Supplies That Will Disappear Fast in a Crisis
It’s the Basic Law of Supply and Demand. When the Demand for Medical Supplies is High, the Supply Runs Low. To put it bluntly, we’re spoiled. Finding and buying just about anything we need is as easy as a quick trip to a store or a couple of keystrokes on the Internet. And while it’s true that we can improvise many of … [Read more...]
How To Get Your Home Off The Grid And Onto Solar Power
Anyone Can Go Off-Grid and Satisfy Their Power Needs with Solar. California recently passed legislation mandating that all new homes have a solar capability that provides a certain percentage of solar power. Solar is emerging as a necessary and intelligent approach to power generation and is particularly suited to … [Read more...]
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