There are a handful of basic skills that everyone will need in a true SHTF scenario. How many of these survival skills do you know?
Next time you visit the dollar store, walk down each aisle and stock up on little things that will make life easier after SHTF.
There are many items in relation to prepping that we would want to conceal from outsiders. For example, food, water,
Every prepper has a plan about what they're going to do when stuff really hits the fan. But is that plan really a good one, or only workable in an action movie?
When the big one hits, you'll want to be as far away as possible. Here are 10 places to consider.
A good firearm could save your life. This article covers the 3 best rifles, 3 best handguns, and 3 best shotguns to have after SHTF.
A breakdown in society will end the world as we know it. Here are the main possible triggers, and how to prepare.
Should you make an EMP proof car? Rising tensions with North Korea and other nuclear countries might have you wondering if you should be investing in a bomb shelter or more. The threat of nuclear
Keeping yourself and your surroundings clean and free of germs is critical if you want to stay healthy. This is easy enough in kind times though it can be a struggle when far afield for extended forays. But where most people struggle to deal with keeping clean bodies and surroundings, including preppers, is during long- ... Read more
Humans require salt for survival, plain and simple. While it's easy enough to extract salt from seawater, that's only practical if you're near the coast. Inland sources of salt were well known to our ancestors,
Bugging out is a central concept for most preppers. The notion being that when times get tough and the skies darken you will take off into the wilderness in an effort to avoid trouble and stay alive. It’s hard to argue with this logic, and you should always have a plan to bug out in ... Read more
It's important to have a survival plan so that when the SHTF, you know what to do instead of just panicking. Here are 10 steps to take.
As part of your home defense plans, you need to think of ways of discouraging and stopping intruders from getting to you. We have 10 great ideas you'll like.
You may have stockpiled all of the preps your family will need to last five years, have mastered a copious amount of survival skills, and live off the grid in a remote area – but are you prepped for accommodating friends, family and non-preppers into your post-apocalyptic life? Turning away a complete stranger is one ... Read more
Have you ever wondered how to defend your home and yourself if the SHTF? Selco provides us with information from his personal experience in Bosnia.
There are several ways to tell that a major disaster is about the strike, and that is the topic of this video. He lists 10 warning signs.
A collection of the most useful survival and preparedness tips for the average Joe.
Preppers are champions at making lists; some of us even have lists of lists to ensure we keep all of our preps in order. Stockpiling gear and supplies is an essential part of a prepper’s survival plan, but those vital goods (and skills) will only be beneficial if you know where they are, how to ... Read more
If you're anywhere near a city when the SHTF, you'll come across thousands of vehicles that are full of survival items you can scavenge.
When the SHTF, people with no skills or supplies will realize that a few basic survival items can mean the difference between life and death.
Have you ever thought about what you will do if the SHTF and friends and/or family start knocking at your door, asking for help? Here's what to do.
There are many mistakes that a prepper can make, but there is one mistake, in particular, that is very common and very deadly.
If you're anywhere near a city when the SHTF, you'll come across thousands of vehicles that are full of survival items you can scavenge.
After the SHTF, many people will be desperate. If you attract too much attention, you'll become a target for theft. Here's how to avoid that.
When the SHTF, people with no skills or supplies will realize that a few basic survival items can mean the difference between life and death.
If something breaks after the SHTF, you won't be able to run to the store for a replacement. Stock up on these supplies for fixing things.
Hyperinflation preparedness happens in three stages – what to do before the crisis, short-term mobility during the chaos, and long-term asset production.
When a disaster strikes an urban area, there are problems that require specific tools. If you live in the city, get these urban survival tools now.
A good firearm could save your life. This article covers the 3 best rifles, 3 best handguns, and 3 best shotguns to have after SHTF.
The original “Top 100 Things To Disappear After a Disaster” list has been passed around the internet for a number of years. It remains a viable list of barter items and accurate in every way. Due to the list being fairly old and times have changed a few prepper friends and I have pulled together and updated it. While many if not most of the original items remain – some changes were necessary. The “NEW” First 100 Things To Disappear After The SHTF 1. Generators Prices can range from a few hundred dollars to thousands. Lots of fuel must
How do you know when it's time to hunker down or bug out for the long-term? Selco shares the signs that should warn you that the SHTF is near.
It is wise to learn from the experience of others. We can look to the trials, tribulations, and lived experience of others who persevered through challenging circumstances that we ourselves may yet face. Their choices, skills, training and attitudes should inform our own. It is no stretch to say that there is nothing new under ... Read more
There are certain medical skills that every prepper should learn in case a doctor or hospital isn't available after the SHTF.
There are many scenarios where you might have to scavenge after the SHTF. Here are 20 places to look for supplies and how to do it safely.
All the medical supplies in the world are useless if you don't know how to use them. During a disaster, first aid skills will be crucial.
We've all had that nagging feeling that something just doesn't "feel right" in situations, and wanted to get out of them as fast as possible. And what's more is that there have been people who reportedly admitted that they had this "feeling" that they ignored right before something bad happened to them or someone close ... Read more
24 plants you should grow as part of your survival garden that'll help you fight medical issues post-collapse. Lots of easy recipes included.
Disclaimer: This article is a piece of speculative fiction written from the perspective of the “bad guy.” It is in no way intended to inform, encourage or incite any criminal or malicious activity under any circumstances. It is intended to be used as a thought-provoking exercise so you can shore up any weaknesses in your ... Read more
After the SHTF, many people will be desperate. If you attract too much attention, you'll become a target for theft. Here's how to avoid that.
During a long-term disaster or the end of the world as we know it, there are certain survival guns that are better than others.
When the SHTF, it's essential to adapt quickly to the new reality you're facing. And to do that, you need the brutal truth about exactly how horrific it can be.
Video instructions on making your own survival self defense weapons at home with very little money.
After the SHTF, barter will become the new standard for commerce. In this video, Serious Survivor discusses ten categories of things that will be valuable.
If you're anywhere near a city when the SHTF, you'll come across thousands of vehicles that are full of survival items you can scavenge.
There are several ways to tell that a major disaster is about the strike, and that is the topic of this video. He lists 10 warning signs.
