Ezekiel 4:2 - Then lay siege to it: Erect siege works against it, build a ramp up to it, set up camps against it and put battering rams around it. History Walls were used to protect societies for a very long time. Uruk in Mesopotamia was one of the earliest examples of … [Read more...]
The Art of Blending In: 5 Tips From a Counterintelligence Special Agent
One of the main differences between wilderness survival and city survival is that in the city there are far more people to deal with. I've written a little about home security and self defense, but there's something else urban survivalists need to learn about: blending in. … [Read more...]
7 Tips for Avoiding an Urban Terrorist Attack
Although technically a terrorist attack can happen anywhere, it is far more likely to happen in an urban area. In addition, it is more likely to happen at a large gathering such as a concert or sporting event. So whether you live in an urban area or just visit one occasionally to … [Read more...]
6 Things That Could Attract Dangerous People After SHTF
First, the disaster will come. It will come like they always do. It may start slow and steady but eventually, it will reach a fever pitch. The destruction brought on by man or mother nature will ravage all that dares step in its path. The audible effects of the disaster will give … [Read more...]
The 5 C’s of Urban Survival
In case you don't know, the "5 C's of Survivability" is a term coined by survival expert Dave Canterbury from Dual Survival. It's an easy way to remember the things you need to survive in the wilderness. His list includes a cutting tool, combustion, covering, container, cordage. … [Read more...]
8 Hidden Fresh Water Sources To Tap for Urban Survival
Finding water in the wilderness is actually pretty straightforward. Walk downhill, look for animal tracks that are all heading in the same direction, watch for areas with lots of insects such as mosquitoes, and listen carefully. There are many other ways to gather water in the … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Developing a Better Urban Survival Process
Over the past year, civil unrest has been on the upswing, making urban survival more important than ever. Our cities are bursting at the seams with people. How many are going to be able to make it out safely when all hell breaks loose? Chances are not nearly as many as we think. … [Read more...]
13 Ways to Blend in During a Disaster
In any dangerous situation, the last thing you want to do is stand out from the crowd. Attackers, thieves, and other people who would do you harm need little reason to target a person, and often the only reason behind who they target is that the person stood out to them. Instead … [Read more...]
Situational Awareness: 4 Steps To Follow
If a major disaster strikes your town, the disaster itself won't be the only threat to your safety. You'll also have to beware of two types of people: those without food or supplies who are desperate enough to rob anybody, and criminals who are taking advantage of the lack of law … [Read more...]
Urban Survival: Vulture Toolkit
Here's a controversial topic for preppers: If you're trying to survive a disaster in an urban area, should you take things you need from abandoned cars, homes, and buildings? For me, it depends on the situation. If my child has a deadly infection and I need life-saving … [Read more...]
11 Amazing Apps for Urban Survivalists
Your Android phone is one of approximately 1.4 billion worldwide according to a Google Nexus conference in 2015. We’ve come way past the point where all a phone could do was make a phone call and send a text: Now, you can turn your cellphone into a full-on survival kit containing … [Read more...]
5 Gray Man Secrets I Learned as a Surveillance Operative
The "gray man" concept is something all urban preppers should be familiar with. If you're in a populated area during a crisis of some sort, it's best to blend into the background rather than draw attention to yourself. This should be a no-brainer, but how exactly does one blend … [Read more...]
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