May 16
Realistically we always want to have a plan B for most circumstances we face, it’s been that way since we were a babies and mom carried around an extra pacifier in case we chucked one into a toilet somewhere by accident. In the prepper community you’ll often read about backup plans, or “two is one …
May 09
TEOTWAWKI, SHTF, whatever you want to call it happens. You are 50, 150, 1500 miles away from your home and family and immediately recognize what is going on and have the best intentions of returning to your loved ones. Countless articles have been written on how to make this happen, what gear to have and …
Apr 06
I’ve spent countless nights out under the stars with little to no shelter, have slept in mud holes with the rain pelting me and woken up with ice on the outside of my sleep system. There have been times where 45 minutes was considered a “good night’s rest” while mosquitoes constantly buzzed around my head …
Mar 27
Unfortunately the money tree in my back yard stopped growing one hundred dollar bills and online vendors won’t accept leaves as currency. This is mind if often becomes necessary to identify low cost preps or projects which one can undertake, or actions which can be carried out to increase overall preparedness levels. This short list …
Mar 10
By Clayton. When it comes to survival, it’s no secret that energy is the name of the game. In the most basic sense, you need calories (a unit of energy) in order to live; in a more complicated situation, you may need wattage to power your home’s most valued utilities. Some hardline survivalists may overlook …
Mar 07
Lying is bad, we’ve been taught this since we were youngsters. You don’t lie about where the cookies went, about who left the juice out or about where you were after school. One should always tell the truth because it’s the right thing to do. Lying as a child will often get one “the belt” …
Feb 25
If you are reading this blog I’m quite sure you probably have a well stocked bugout bag somewhere in your home or even better yet in your daily driver. BOB checklists are all over the internet so I won’t bore you with another one, and it should be noted that I think each person has …
Feb 11
Ask most preppers what SHTF means to them and the answers will generally be the same: EMP strike, Cyber Attack, Economic Collapse, Pandemic, World War 3. While those are all events worth noting and preparing for it should not be forgotten that SHTF does not have to happen on a global scale for individuals to …
Feb 06
By Preston. From civil unrest and terrorist acts to biological weapons and full-out nuclear war, there could easily come a time when you will need to be totally self-sufficient for weeks, months, maybe even years. A properly designed and stocked bunker will make all the difference on whether you survive and thrive—or perish. The Bunker …
Jan 15
By J. Something I have been thinking about lately, given the bitter cold that the country got blasted with not long ago, is knowing your environment; more specifically, knowing the inherent hazards and benefits of it. This can, in my opinion, make or break you in a situation gone bad. It can also be beneficial to you on a …
Jan 11
By James. There are some essential things you should know about how to survive in the outdoors. While this list isn’t intended to be a complete outdoor survival guide it does highlight the most important considerations to make anytime you head into the wilderness. Essential Outdoor Survival Tips The most important survival tip is survival …
Dec 30
By The Maj. Such is the time of year…. Everyone is busy with the “season”, running here, running there, shopping in large crowds, going to parties, and possibly making a trip out of town or two. It is and should be a festive time of year, a time to visit with friends and family, and a time to …
Dec 22
Before we get into belts there are some things you should know about me. My wallet is at least 10 years old, a $15 Dockers black leather trifold which probably has another 10 years left in it. I only get new underwear when my wife buys some for me, the same applies to t shirts. …
Nov 17
I wrote an article the other day which covered the topic of hoarding knowledge with respect to prepping. Imagine the dad/husband who might be the keeper of all prepping knowledge in the family, his wife and kids completely dependent on him. He buys and stocks the preps, he trains with the weapons, he knows how …
Nov 13
Yesterday I dumped out my Get Home Bag (GHB) just to re-inventory all of the contents. I ended up replacing a few food items and adding an additional layer of clothing but beyond that everything was good to go. As you know, a GHB would be used in the event some sort of catastrophe took …
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