I've seen countless articles about martial law survival (and have published a couple on this site). But for all the talk about martial law--what it means, what to do, how to survive--the discussion really boils down to three simple options. That is the topic of this video by Prepper Princess. She cuts through all … [Read more...]
Urban Survival: How to Avoid or Survive a Carjacking
A carjacking is an event where someone tries to steal a vehicle by force while that car is occupied. In other words, it’s when someone tries to steal your car even though you're sitting in it. Carjackers usually have a weapon, and they may use extreme coercion or violence to get their way. Carjackings don't get as … [Read more...]
9 Things To Do Before The Economy Collapses
If you're a long-time reader of this site, you may already know that the event that turned me into a prepper was the 2008 financial crisis. It made me realize that the system we all depend on is far more fragile than I ever imagined. What's worse, the fundamental problems that led to the Great Recession were never … [Read more...]
10 Improvised Weapons for Urban Survival
Wilderness survival is about man versus nature. You have to survive no matter what weather events, dangerous terrain, or frightening creatures you encounter. Urban survival, on the other hand, is more about man versus man. There are a limited number of supplies in the city, so you have to get what you need before … [Read more...]
Body Armor for Urban Survival: Here’s What You Need
One of the most overlooked pieces of tactical equipment for civilians, without question, is body armor. Many people are under the impression that body armor is for the military and law enforcement only. This could not be further from the truth. Not only is body armor fully legal in all fifty states, it’s widely … [Read more...]
10 Sheep Dog Gangs That Will Form After The Collapse
In the prepper community, there's a lot of discussion about what bad guys will do after the collapse. We hear scary talk about gangs of looters ransacking one neighborhood after another, but we don't hear much about gangs of good guys keeping the peace. That's what a sheepdog gang is: a group of good guys with guns who … [Read more...]
Surviving a Massive Power Outage in the City
For a Prepper in a Cabin in the Woods a Power Outage is No Sweat. But It’s a Different Story in the City. Urban environments are heavily dependent on infrastructure to deliver basic comforts and needs like water, electricity, natural gas for heating and cooking, and municipal services for security and medical … [Read more...]
How to Read a Map and Contour Lines
Countless times, I've recommended buying detailed paper maps of your local area and all the areas along the path to your bug out location. During a major disaster, satellites might be down and GPS might not be working. If that happens, you need to know how to find your way with paper maps. They will be especially … [Read more...]
30 Urban Survival Items You Forgot To Buy
My most popular article by far is 50 Survival Items You Forgot To Buy. The list is interesting to both newbie preppers and experienced preppers because both groups usually find at least a few items they overlooked. Since this site is mainly focused on urban survival, I realized I should make another list, this time … [Read more...]
9 Street Survival Skills for the Concrete Jungle
Major cities may still only take up a small portion of the landmass in the United States, but they are nevertheless home to over 80% of the population. With this being the case, the odds of being caught in the concrete jungle when disaster strikes are quite high. Of course, the survival skills necessary to navigate … [Read more...]
50 Places to Search for Supplies After SHTF
A while back, I wrote about places to scavenge for supplies in a post-apocalyptic scenario. I thought I came up with quite a few ideas, but Reality Survival & Prepping made a list that's over twice as long. When thinking about scavenging, everyone's first instinct is to head for grocery stores and restaurants. … [Read more...]
Urban Survival Gardening: A Guide for Beginners
According to a 2015 survey, 62.7 percent of people in the United States live in the city, despite US cities taking up just 3.5 percent of the total land area. No doubt, living in a city provides plenty of advantages, from dining and entertainment options to proximity to your place of employment. One advantage that … [Read more...]
