Prepping is more than a list of chores. Prepping, done right, is actually a lifestyle change. A lifestyle change that is welcomed by some, and resented by others. If you fall into the latter category, it is probably because you have believed a lie. A lie that is actively pushed, one that says you have … Read more
So you’ve decided to embark on an overseas trip, and this time it is not to Italy, France or the Bahamas, but instead to a developing nation, sometimes called a Third World nation. An estimated 50 million people from industrialized nations travel to the developing world every year. The difference between industrialized and developing nations … Read more
As preppers, we spend most of our time getting ready for loud, destructive, and calamitous events—disasters, riots, war, societal upheaval, and things like that. If you’re really serious, you might be preparing for nuclear war or something else truly cataclysmic. But ironically, the most likely disasters aren’t heralded by much sound and fury. Things like … Read more
Today, housing prices are climbing ever higher even though many homes are currently staying on the market for months on end. Inflation is out of control, the economy is tanking generally, and the appraisal of the media and financial shills seems to be “clap your hands if you believe.” But let’s get real; even the … Read more
Do you think you are ready for tough times? Disasters, riots, maybe even the collapse of society. Good preppers pride themselves on being ready for every situation, but even for the most dedicated among us, there are some things that will literally turn our whole world upside down. One of those events is an EMP. … Read more
All of us know that disasters great and small are dangerous. You don’t really prepare for things on this scale if they aren’t truly so… Natural or man-made makes no difference; any given event will carry with it dozens of ways to die. And so we prepare. We train. We plan. We stockpile. All in … Read more
If you call yourself a prepper, it means you should be a perpetual student. There’s always something more that you can learn or more skills to master… But, of course, you don’t want your life to be nothing but work and study. It’s okay to have fun and relax, and if you are a reader, … Read more
For so many preppers, the biggest part of the task is just getting all of the gear and supplies you’ll need to sustain yourself and your family in times of trouble. Yes, skills count for a lot. But there is simply no replacement for having what you need on hand when disaster strikes. I’m talking … Read more
Raccoons are adorable and charming, but only when you’re looking at them on the Internet or over in your neighbor’s yard. Raccoons that get on your property are invariably going to be a giant pain in the you-know-where. They are experts at breaking into trash and stored feed, can be aggressive, and if they get … Read more
Do you know what desiccant packs are? You know those little packets full of beads that are labeled “Do not eat”? The ones that come in all of your electronics and certain food packages? That’s them. These packs have an important function: they absorb moisture from the air around them. Moisture that causes corrosion, spoilage, … Read more
Ask any prepper these days what sort of mega-disaster they are worried about these days, and they’ll probably tell you it’s an EMP. A powerful EMP can disable, damage, or even completely destroy electronics, appliances, and anything else plugged into the power grid. It’s also highly likely to destroy the power grid itself! Plenty of … Read more
When it comes to mega disasters, if there is one guaranteed to make any prepper wince these days, it is the looming threat of an EMP, or electromagnetic pulse. A really powerful EMP, be it caused by natural phenomena or man-made weapons, brings with it the possibility of plunging society back to the Stone Age … Read more
Preparing for an EMP is, arguably, one of the most pressing and difficult tasks that a prepper has to undertake. Among the so-called mega disasters, an EMP is frighteningly one of the most likely to occur, and one that can instantly upend society by disabling, damaging, or utterly destroying our power grid and electronics, or … Read more
Preppers who are getting ready for long-term survival scenarios and living in the aftermath of disasters are always looking for a better survival food option. Something that is more nutritionally complete, longer lasting, easier to prepare, easier to carry, etc. Some folks have suggested using protein powder as a survival food, and I must admit … Read more
One of the most pressing survival considerations, no matter the setting or the situation, is food. Yeah, everyone knows that you can go for weeks without food before you starve, but you must consider that you’ll be mentally and physically debilitated from a lack of energy long before then! Accordingly, smart preppers plan on sourcing … Read more
Some of the most persistent pests that you’ll have to deal with in the suburbs or out in the country are raccoons. Yeah, I get it: They are definitely cute and charming, but you won’t think they are quite so appealing when you have to pick up shredded bags of trash off your driveway at … Read more
Raccoons are definitely some of the coolest and most interesting animals out there, but only if they aren’t causing problems on your property. They are relentless break-in artists when it comes to garbage cans, pet food, chicken coops, and more and if you get a large troop of them hanging around you’re bound to have … Read more
When it comes to survival, everything is about necessities. One of the most important necessities is food. You can go a long time before you starve, but diminishing energy levels will seriously hamper your efforts to survive. Accordingly, making use of wild-caught and foraged food is high on the priority list for preppers. There’s lots … Read more
One of the most anxiety-inducing parts about being a prepper is trying to make sure you are truly ready. I mean to say holistically ready to face whatever comes your way. When it comes to personal preparedness, you get the test first and then you get the lesson assuming you survive. Accordingly, most preppers I … Read more
When most folks think of self-defense implements, the first thing they will think of is a gun, maybe a knife, and probably pepper spray if they aren’t inclined to either one of those. All have their pros, but tasers have special advantages that might make them the right tool for certain people. They’re extremely effective … Read more
The majority of citizens living in the US have full and nearly unfettered access to their Second Amendment rights. Sadly, this cannot be said of every state, and in these states, folks might turn to other self-defense options that are less restricted… perhaps something like a Taser… But, as it turns out, tasers themselves might … Read more
When you think of self-defense implements, your mind probably goes immediately towards guns or maybe knives. On the less-lethal side of the spectrum pepper spray is the go-to. But what about tasers? Tasers are undoubtedly effective when used properly and when they work as advertised, and they are another ranged method of self-defense. Seems like … Read more
It’s always a good idea to keep extra gas on hand, especially if you want to be prepared. You never know when shortages, disasters, or other events will cut off your access to the pump. But a big problem with gasoline compared to other types of fuel is it tends to go bad pretty quickly. … Read more
You can make a good argument that the internet has done more harm than it has good when it comes to the fabric of society. But there’s no denying that with the rise and perfusion of the internet has come henceforth undreamed of access to information on every topic, and that includes the topic of … Read more