Preparedness & Survival Archives

12 frugal lessons from the Great Depression

04/11/2016 8:08 am
During the Great Depression, frugality was considered a virtue and the phrase “Use it up, Wear it out and Make it do” was the guiding principal in most households.
50 Ways to Eat from Your Pantry When You Have No Money for Groceries

04/05/2016 6:06 pm
8 character traits and skills that are hard to find during a crisis

03/29/2016 2:22 pm
The key to surviving any crisis is to have the right people in place and to be well away from the wrong people. The question is, who are the right people, how do we identify them, and, how do we examine ourselves and determine if we are ready or unready? Here are 8 traits and skills that are essential to have during a crisis.
How To Stay Safe in a Questionable Crowd

03/29/2016 1:25 pm
Love them or hate them, large crowds cannot always be avoided and they have inherent dangers ranging from pickpockets to riots. It’s good to be prepared for those dangers and keep in mind crowd safety. You just need to use your head in order to stay ahead of the game, so to speak.
03/08/2016 12:14 pm
I suggest that you take the following information very seriously. It is a fact that there are laws on the books that will enable .gov to take and redistribute what you have – as they see fit – under the same circumstances that many of you are preparing for…
The Self-Reliance Manifesto: More Than 300 Resources to Guide You on the Path to Radical Freedom

03/03/2016 4:29 pm
This is a collection of more than 300 resources to inspire and teach you to be more self-reliant.You’ll see that there are numerous articles on some topics, and that is because they are all written from a different perspective. Some bloggers and authors live in the ‘burbs, some live in big cities, and some live off-grid in the boondocks, but they all have lessons to teach you. I hope that you will discover some new experts and mentors along the way.
Are You Ready To Protect Yourself In Case Of A War?

02/23/2016 9:55 am
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The concept of concealing your preparedness by blending in with the crowd during an emergency is behind the gray man theory. While it is generally referred to as the ‘gray man theory,’ this theory can of course be applied to anyone, man or woman, of any age, who needs to blend into a crowd amidst a disastrous situation to conceal the fact that they have survival skills and/or are carrying tactical gear.
02/14/2016 7:39 pm
You might have your food, water and protection all planned out, but one modern luxury that will be sorely missed when the SHTF is the unsung hero: toilet paper. Toilet paper is something that we all use and rarely think about until it’s not there. You’re never as thankful for a new roll of toilet paper as when you think you’re out and find one emergency roll sitting behind you on the toilet.
02/11/2016 7:15 pm
People today are so used to BUYING everything, that they have lost touch with their ability to MAKE small pieces of equipment for their own use. Licensed ham radio operators are unique in that they are specifically authorized to construct their own radio equipment.
02/11/2016 6:19 pm
Foraging is a great skill to have in your arsenal of knowledge. When you’re out camping, hiking, fishing or hunting, you’ll always have a little snack close at hand… and if something were to happen and you were stranded in the wild, you won’t go hungry! Today we’ll look at 10 wild plants you can eat. Learn them, find them, try them now. The more you practice your foraging skills now, the better off you’ll be should disaster ever strike.
02/10/2016 4:38 pm
This means the best ways for urban preppers to always be prepared is to stick with smaller, more manageable prepping techniques. By working with what you have at hand, you can be a more effective prepper and overall be ready for a variety of disasters without needing any extra space.
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5 Bad Habits That Will Kill You In an Economic Crisis

02/07/2016 5:25 pm
Survival situations, however, are different from real life. A bad habit that may simply be an annoyance to your spouse on a regular day could have severe consequences in an emergency. Here are 5 examples of bad habits that will kill you when your survival is on the line.
White House rallies public, private efforts to prepare for devastating earthquakes

02/02/2016 7:02 pm
Do You Trust Your Water To Be Safe?

01/27/2016 3:49 pm
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists to announce what time it is on the Doomsday Clock

01/25/2016 5:13 pm
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Military Site Deagel.com Predicts Economic Collapse And Massive 78% U.S. Depopulation

01/22/2016 4:41 pm
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FREE SURVIVAL GUIDES, PREPAREDNESS MANUALS — Homesteading, Gardening, Sustainability, Self-defense… and more!

12/22/2015 5:45 pm
A serious question: How many college students will die from real-world stupidity if a financial collapse unfolds?

12/16/2015 1:45 pm
If the grid goes down or the banking system collapses, will these students gather together in their segregated "safe spaces" and demand the monetary system be restored? What will happen when their hashtags no longer work and the rest of the country is too busy working on their own survival to bother with narcissistic, self-deluded college students who have been raised to think the entire world revolves around them?
12/15/2015 2:26 pm
Why Preppers Need Guns: 3 Reasons Firearms Play a Vital Role in Your Defensive Plan

12/02/2015 12:43 pm
11 Mistakes and Goofs That Every Prepper Should Avoid

12/01/2015 1:14 pm
Winter is Coming: Here’s Your Vehicle Emergency Kit Checklist

11/30/2015 2:07 pm
11/30/2015 1:25 pm
Winter Survival: 3 Ways to Survive Outdoors

11/26/2015 1:43 pm
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What To Expect And Bring On A Bug-Out To Someone Else’s Place

11/03/2015 3:49 pm
BAY QUAKE SWARM: 408 IN WEEKS

10/27/2015 12:57 pm
Survival Basics: Prepping for An Unexpected Power Outage

10/22/2015 3:32 pm
How Modern Life Destroys Survival Instinct

10/20/2015 6:29 am
What America Will Look Like Following The Collapse: Five Things You Can Count On Happening

10/13/2015 3:57 pm
10/12/2015 6:00 pm
Venomous Snakes of North America – Infographic

10/12/2015 5:53 pm
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100 Skills Every Man Should Know

09/30/2015 1:42 pm
Important Renovations to Prepare Your Home for the Worst

09/30/2015 1:15 pm
Earth will only have a 12-hour warning before massive solar storm wipes out grid – are you prepared?

09/29/2015 3:16 pm
Smart Survival Gardening

09/25/2015 1:51 pm
It’s time to get serious about survival gardening. Too many of us still grow our gardens like we’re hobbyists.
50 Ways to Use Duct Tape for Survival

09/23/2015 3:11 pm
Last Minute Prepping Items

09/17/2015 2:15 pm

Surviving The Unthinkable – Being Prepared For What Is Coming Will Be The Difference Between Living And Dying

04/10/2016 3:21 pm
Could You Escape Your Vehicle In a Disaster? “The Potential Is All Too Real”

04/04/2016 1:29 pm
Disaster could come anytime, anywhere. It could be a widespread, system-wide event, or it could be a personal crisis. Hopefully you have your home and family as prepared as you can be for any and all such SHTF situations.
Urban Survival: When the Cities Fall Apart, These Strategies Will Keep You Alive

03/29/2016 1:35 pm
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One of the myths that non-hunters seem to have is the overall ease hunters have when it comes to locating game and shooting it. Unless you're going for a game damage hunt, finding the critters can be problematic.
How Do You Prepare Now to Make Recovery From Economic Collapse “Manageable”?

03/07/2016 3:39 pm
No one is too happy about the trying times ahead, and collapse often appears imminent. That is why we prep, in order to make the most desperate stage of collapse more manageable, and to foster an environment where you can put your skills to use in rebuilding, bartering and returning to some kind of normal in the future ahead.
The Stupid Things People Do When Their Society Breaks Down

03/02/2016 4:16 pm
The following list is based on social behavior patterns commonly seen during systemic crashes through modern history (the past 100 years). These are some of the stupid things people do as they begin to realize, at least subconsciously, that a SHTF scenario is in progress.
02/15/2016 10:32 pm
One of the biggest fears many of us have in an emergency situation is the all-too-real danger of looting. All it takes is a protest to get out of hand, and before you know it, people are breaking into businesses and homes to take what they want. This only gets worse when you add in a true disaster that may never be recovered from. It’s times like these you have to ask yourself if what’s going on is simple looting or if it’s for survival.
02/14/2016 7:55 pm
In this article, I’m going to cover 11 powerless tools that will prove quite useful in a grid down scenario. NOTE: I’m didn’t include knives, handsaws, or hatchets since those should be in most bug out bags anyway.
02/14/2016 7:24 pm
Modern methods of fire craft date back to as far as 27BC when the flint and steel were used by the Roman Empire, and most likely before then. This man-made method relied on a simple piece of flint rock and a piece of iron pyrite, later on steel, to achieve a spark. is also used here to aid in the process by holding an ember within the charred fibers of the cloth. This is also known as percussion fire lighting.
02/11/2016 6:42 pm
So how does this relate to you? Well, you’re probably not planning on taking any outdoor baths in the winter, but it’s all too easy to fall through ice on a lake, slip into a stream while hunting, or be forced to enter water to save someone or something during an emergency. As soon as you get wet and cold, the hypothermia clock starts ticking. What do you do?
02/10/2016 4:43 pm
1. Self Defense – First and foremost, a knife is a weapon. It can be used as a defensive tool against both people and wild animals, and thus provides you with instant security the moment you pick it up.
10 Steps to Improve Your Personal Economy

02/10/2016 4:19 am
Stay out of debt if possible! Don’t give your money away by paying high interest to credit card or other companies!
02/09/2016 1:17 pm
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How To Protect Your Home And Family If You Live In An Area With Extreme Weather

02/08/2016 5:26 pm
Winter weather has many challenges for homeowners. This is especially true for those who live in areas of the country where there is extreme cold weather. They face freezing rain, power outages, blizzards and ice storms. Taking measures to ensure that you have the resources to deal with winter’s challenges before it gets into full swing is very important. (And of course.... dealing with global warming...)
Why Bug Out Vehicles Are An Important Item On Your Survival List

02/03/2016 8:49 am
How To Avoid Falling Ill This Winter

02/01/2016 7:04 am
Doomsday Clock: World More Dangerous Than During Cold War

01/26/2016 4:42 pm
Sustenance Storage Tips For Space Challenged Preppers

01/25/2016 4:28 am
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How to Survive an Avalanche

01/16/2016 4:41 pm
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13 Survival Lessons From Santa, The Ultimate Prepper

12/23/2015 3:47 pm
90% of U.S. population could be wiped out with doomsday electromagnetic weapon … Pentagon woefully unprepared

12/22/2015 4:38 pm
Becoming the Hunted: How to Protect Yourself During an Animal Attack

12/16/2015 1:23 pm
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21 Tips For Your Personal Security While Shopping

12/01/2015 1:15 pm
Preparing Kids for Hard Times

11/30/2015 3:20 pm
Managing Your Budget During Preparation

11/30/2015 2:05 pm
White House now preparing for apocalyptic EMP blast that could end human civilization

11/26/2015 2:05 pm
10 Incredible Survival Stories From The 19th Century

11/19/2015 3:45 pm
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The Top 50 Non-Food Stockpile Necessities

11/03/2015 3:48 pm
MEXICO MONSTER MAKES LANDFALL

10/23/2015 3:42 pm
Colorado county criminalizes self-reliance: Off-grid living punished like a crime

10/21/2015 3:42 pm
Cultivate Your Survival Instincts

10/15/2015 5:57 pm
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12 Ways to Save Money with Reusable Stuff in a Disposable World

09/30/2015 1:16 pm
WATCHING : Hurricane Joaquin to Hammer US East Coast With Flooding, Strong Winds

09/30/2015 11:20 am
09/25/2015 2:32 pm
Here’s How You’ll Die When the SHTF (and How to Prevent Your Untimely Demise)

09/24/2015 12:26 pm
When it hits the fan…I mean REALLY hits the fan in a permanent kind of way, the most likely outcome is death.
09/17/2015 2:16 pm
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