Archive for October, 2013

Using Auctions, Goodwill and Second Hand Stores to Stockpile Prepping Supplies at Bargain Prices

I was unexpectedly laid off two years ago. Although I eventually landed another position after months of searching, losing my job was perhaps the most humbling and painful experience I’ve been through in recent years. Truth be told, I was also bitter. The frustrations of hunting for a new job in a tough market, starting […]

Sustainable in the City: 7 Ways to Mask Food Aromas When the SHTF

Scenario: It’s been 20 days since the blackout and 3 days since you have eaten. All the store shelves have been cleared out and there is no sign of recovery. The lucky ones already made their way out of the city, but there are some who decided to stay in the neighborhood. After your daily […]

Power’s Out and in a Pinch? How to Create 5 Makeshift Urban Survival Lights

It’s impossible to be perfectly prepared for an imperfect world. Sometimes you just have to go MacGyver and solve common problems by using the resources you have on hand and a little ingenuity. I’ve always said that the ability to improvise is one of the most important survival skills. This article is a collection (not […]

Survival Cross Training – It’s Not Just For The Gym: 17 Skills Everyone In Your Family Should Learn

Possessing crucial skill sets are a must have when forming a survival group. Individuals bringing a variety of skills binds the group further to create a solid, well-functioning team. That said, like anything regarding preparedness, you do not want to become complacent and believe that just one person should perform a certain set of tasks. […]

The Pantry Primer: Stocking Your Supply of Fruits and Vegetables

A major challenge when living from your stockpiled foods is getting enough fruits and vegetables. Without produce, your family can be at risk for nutritional deficiency diseases like scurvy and their immune systems will be compromised. A minimum of 5 servings per day is recommended, but during the long winter, how can you meet that […]

The Post Disaster Security Timeline

It is very important to know, that there is a security timeline of events which will follow a disaster, and the resulting human behavior can be predictably used to your advantage in the hours, days and weeks into a disaster… The post-disaster security timeline can be split into five segments of time (the event, search-and-rescue, […]

How to Become an Awesome Prepper

There was a time when I was a newbie prepper and to be honest, that time was not that long ago. The memory of getting started is still fresh in my mind and to this day, I am in awe of those that seem so far ahead of me. That is not to say that […]

A Voice in the Bean Aisle – Faith and Prepping

I couldn’t help but notice the white plastic bags that covered the handles of the gas pumps at the corner gas station. “Out of Gas”, said the sign. No gas on account of a hurricane a long, long way from Springfield, Tennessee. Fortunately, I had filled my tank earlier in the week and was only […]

The Pantry Primer: Building Your Own Protein Stockpile

One area in which many pantries are lacking is protein. Because meat is so perishable (and also expensive) it is often the most neglected frontier of the one-year pantry. This is a vital addition to your pantry, because without proper protein, hard-working muscles cannot heal and strengthen. Particularly in a disaster situation, you may be […]