As if there isn’t enough articles on tools and materials that Preppers may need, and yet here is another one. However, this article is more of a reminder that the simplest of tools tend to be overlooked, because they do not fall into the nifty gadgets, gizmos, and gear category. The following are simple tools […]
There Are Some Things You Will Need Help With When the SHTF You are probably familiar with the phrase “It is not what you know, but who you know”. Today if you cannot treat yourself medically, for example, you know who to call, or where to go for help such as to the emergency room. […]
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Now this list is in no particular order, but all of these are fantastic reads. All of them will certainly get your mind working, when it comes to what would happen if SHTF… This book follows John, a retired Army Colonel and history professor, during the aftermath of an EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse). Extremely well written, […]
While I am a strong proponent of concealed carry, let’s face it, you are still carrying a deadly weapon. You are taking on a huge responsibility to yourself and the public. Carrying a weapon opens up the opportunity for mistakes, some are just embarrassing, but some can be deadly. Whether you just started carrying or […]
When you first enter the survival community, you hear a great deal about bugging out, but for most people in most survival scenarios bugging in makes more sense. Bugging in is the process of fortifying your home and having all the needed resources on hand to survive long term. With most SHTF situations, staying home […]
When you are in danger, it is natural to get stressed. However, the way you handle your stress and respond to the danger make a huge difference to whether you will come out a winner. And, your odds improve if you have a well-trained dog at your side. So if there is a bug out […]
We have talked about the need for private wells in previous articles, because in a SHTF scenario, you need a water source that you control, and the source must be reliable. If you depend on your local municipality for water, you will be without water in a grid down situation or even worse, your local […]
Dehydration can sneak up on you and impair your thinking to the point you may not realize you need to take immediate action. Rescuers have at times found lost hikers and others that have succumbed to dehydration with water still in their canteens. People think they should ration their water for when they need it […]
An EMP attack hitting the United States is a popular concept amongst members of the survivalist community. That being said, while many people are aware of EMP attacks, far fewer people actually understand what an EMP attack is, how it works, or how it would affect the country. Here’s some truth: an EMP attack would, […]
