Learn what gear and supplies you REALLY NEED. Prepping is a lifestyle of self sufficiency, frugality, and seeking the truth. A Prepper is anyone that prepares in advance for things to come, anyone who has observed recent history and the re-occurring disasters (both natural and made-made) and takes the appropriate steps to deal with and survive any such events which may occur in their environment.
Through years of prepping I’ve seen advice change often. As new products come out or new threats develop there’s always a flurry of new opinions. Advice tends to change when new products come out or new threats develop. But unfortunately not all of this new advice is worth listening to. Of course there’s some great […]
Bugging out isn’t something you just decide to do. See why you should bug out, how, and where to go. What about food, supplies, protection, and more?? Bugging out is like the prepper’s go-to answer for almost every situation. In fact, you could divide most survival situations, and the minds of many preppers, into two […]
Water is literally the stuff of life. Learn what to store it in, how to make sure it’s purified, where to store it, and what to do after that (don’t forget this step!) Your body is like a big sponge that’s constantly drying out. Without water you’re dead in 3 days, maybe 4, because that […]
When a major disaster strikes, you may not be home. You can get home safely if you have a ready-to-go get home bag with you…. Most of us travel every day to work, to the grocery store, take the kids to school, or some other errand we have to do. And we often take for […]
Do you want to start prepping in case the SHTF, but you can’t afford it? Here is some tips and suggestions for you! With the prices of staples like bread, milk, butter and eggs going up and bills constantly going up, it is hard to make ends meet. If you live on a low or […]
A major nationwide catastrophe could be right around the corner or years away, the timing is ambiguous but the preparation should not be. Editors note: In this sponsored post, we cover so-called doomsday preppers (i.e. very well prepared preppers) and go over a few SHTF situations. We talk about if you should prep, the basics […]
In a SHTF scenario it may not be so easy to know when it’s time to hunker down or when it’s time to fly the coop. Here’s some tips to help you decide… We get asked this one a lot, “If the SHTF should I bug in or bug out?” Bugging out is one of […]
The Official 2018 Bug Out Bag Checklist. See our top picks for over 100+ reviewed items! Knives, fire starters, filters, shelters, backpacks, and more… It’s that time of the year again. Our official 2018 Bug Out Bag (BOB) checklist is here. We’ve reviewed thousands of items, threw out all the junk, and kept the best. In […]
A flat tire is the most common situation you might find yourself stuck in, and it really (really) pays to be prepared. Preparing for a flat is just plain smart. You might wonder why we’re talking about fixing a flat and you might even think this one is just too easy, but more and more […]
By removing these 10 items from your survival bug out bag, you will have a lighter, easier to carry backpack for when the SHTF. When I posted the article 2017 Bug Out Baby Checklist, I had numerous people ask how in the world they were supposed to fit every item on the list in their […]
We all know of multi purpose items like salt, vinegar and baking soda that we should keep a stockpile of for when the SHTF. But Vicks VapoRub? But I’ve never heard of this one until now – Vicks VapoRub. Yep, you heard me right. Honestly it’s no real surprise given that it’s mostly petroleum jelly […]
Earthquakes are unpredictable and have caused severe damage all across the world. Learn how to keep your family safe with these 7 tips. In my opinion, earthquakes are the scariest natural disaster. The reason for this is because they happen so suddenly and so unpredictably. That is why it is very important to have an […]
Use these checklists and recommendations to be prepared for at least three days. Everything you need to be prepared at home, on the go, and at work. Everyone, and I do mean everyone, should have on hand enough food, water, and other supplies to last for at least three days (a.k.a. 72- hour emergency kits), […]
Don’t make these common mistakes when starting your survival bug out bag or BOB for short. We have some suggestions that can help you. A bug out bag or BOB for short is basically the items you need to make it through the next 72 hours when disaster strikes. We have already went over what […]
Learn how to make your very own grab and go emergency survival binder using simple items you can get anywhere! We cover a lot of information on bugging out, bugging in, and hunkering down. We take pride in helping you learn what to put in your bug out bag. We also help with what you need […]