We prep because it makes us feel safe and feel good about ourselves. But at the same time, we avoid thinking about the less pleasant aspects of survival, such as getting injured or killed. If we’re going to maximize our chances of survival, we need to look reality straight in the eye. And the reality is that no matter …
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Caching is the art of hiding your preps and equipment in secure storage spaces so that you can dig them up when you need them later. The best caches are easily recovered by the owner, but virtually impossible for anyone else to find. The cache site should be chosen with two main factors in mind: …
We talked in a previous article about the importance of fitness in a survival situation, regardless of whether you plan to bug in or bug out. We spoke about the four things you need to improve if you want to be prepared from a physical standpoint, namely strength, stamina, speed, and flexibility. Now, you probably know, while your …
Military and Navy SEAL Video Exercises to Improve Your Fitness Read More »
There is a lot of information out there on the best way to prep for an upcoming natural disaster or governmental breakdown. Many tidbits and so-called “facts” are spread via Internet articles, TV shows, or even conversations with like-minded friends. Sadly, there is a growing number of tips that are, quite frankly, dangerously misleading. In …
Everyone has thought about what it must be like to pick up a “tail.” From spy movies to the stuff of nightmares, the thought that someone might be following you, stalking you, is a sharp and primal fear. While it makes for fun and frightening tales, being followed is no joke: Studies show that 75% …
You worked long and hard to build your stockpile. You spent money, made mistakes, and you rely on it to keep yourself and your family well fed and protected after a crisis or natural disaster hits. Even though today no one’s going to risk stealing your stockpile, its value is going to skyrocket post-collapse. Suddenly, a …
Quick question: how prepared are you really for what’s about to come? The reason I’m asking is because I’ve seen a A LOT of prepping mistakes over the years. And you know what my conclusion is? That you don’t know what you don’t know… In other words, what you don’t know, your prepping mistakes… your …
Preparing for a potential disaster is important for anybody. Even it you’re too young or think you’re too young, prepping is important. It’s not just for old people who are concerned with government or the way things are going in their country, or who are convinced the end of the world is coming. As a …
One of the most exciting things about prepping is that we get to give our brain a good workout by imagining in detail how things will go down. Based on what’s happening to other people around the world every day, we’re trying to determine when and how things will go down for us. Experts recommend bugging in …
3 Hours Until S.H.T.F.: What You Should Hoard [PDF Checklist] Read More »
Do you know what happens when newbies get into prepping and survival? They buy stuff. And it’s usually gear they regret getting 6 months later when they know better. Little do they know there’s an entire list of things they can do to increase their chances of survival, things that are 100% free. We already have an …
