Bug Out or Ride it Out and Hope for the Best? The problem with SHTF contingency planning is how difficult it is to know if/when it’s time to load up and get the hell out of Dodge. If you wait too long you may be trapped, like the people in Wuhan, China. If you leave […]
The Three Most Important Factors for Managing Disease in SHTF SHTFPreparedness may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. Hollywood, video games and authors have done a great job at portraying what an SHTF scenario might look like. We are all well aware of the threats from humans, […]
Our motto is “Hope for the best and prepare for the worst!” even though hoping has little to do with the outcome of a disaster. An SHTF event can hit unexpectedly and the manner in which you act, but most importantly, the timing will be the main key to determine your odds for surviving. The […]
Click HERE to learn more about Midland. When we reviewed Midland’s .410 Backpacker in June of 2018, the company was already talking about releasing rimfire and centerfire barrels that could be easily swapped for a scattergun bore. Now, nearly two years later, Midland has announced the release of the first component of that system: the […]
It’s the end of the world, as you know it, but you feel fine. Why? Because your tiny house has everything you need to get by. Okay, the Apocalypse isn’t really upon us, but you need to prepare for the unexpected. Even though tiny living involves downsizing, adding these must-haves means you’ll be ready for […]
We are a reader supported blog and this page may contain affiliate links. When you buy something through our links we may earn a small commission. Over the last few years of writing about prepping, survival, and current events it has come to my attention that a lot of people immediately think violence is the […]
SHTFPreparedness may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. Adrenaline and brute force could be enough to break down a door in some situations, even with poor technique. However, a little fundamental knowledge of breaching a door could go a long way, and subsequently be a lifesaver. “When […]
The chances are that when the proverbial brown stuff hits the fan most of us will find ourselves in our home region. This will be for the best in most cases since you have the advantage of dealing with all of it in your own “backyard.” To put it simple, you have better chances of […]
Preparedness for when you have flown far from home Mission objective: Get back home. At least that’s what it will be for most situations. I recall the September 11 (2001) attack. Many of my work colleagues became stranded in place. Why? Because they were working in other cities (having flown there). All private and commercial […]
Even without an SHTF scenario, our roads are teeming with drivers looking for potential targets. From criminals to assailants, the reasons you may have for evading and avoiding someone while in your vehicle are innumerable. We use our vehicles for a vast percentage of our transportation needs, and the chances of us being attacked while […]
