You have all the right supplies. Your emergency plan is technically flawless. And yet, when disaster strikes, you still might find yourself struggling to survive. Why might you struggle? It’s due to one factor that can often undo even the best laid plans: the human element. Survival isn’t just about having the right gear —… Read More

One common question that pops up for both experienced preppers and would-be preppers is if prepping is a waste of time if a crisis never happens. It might seem foolish to prepare for something that may never happen… But when you think about it, you’ll quickly realize that prepping is worth it whether there’s a… Read More

One of the first things to get sold out in stores during a crisis are over-the-counter (OTC) medications. These medications have a wide range of uses and are generally safe for most people to use, which is why they’re available without a prescription. You might take these OTC medications for granted now, but when SHTF… Read More

Being stranded in your car is one of the most likely survival scenarios you’ll face. Despite the technological advances in new cars, breakdowns are actually becoming more common. Today’s cars have a lot more features than older cars, so more things can go wrong with them. As a prepper, you need to realize that being… Read More

Being prepared for a disaster means being prepared no matter where you are, not just at home. Most Americans spend most of their time at home, while the rest of their time is largely spent at work. The average American working 40 hours a week spends about 35% of their time at work. 35% is… Read More

If you think your regular pair of blue jeans is good enough for when SHTF, I’ve got bad news for you. Your regular pair of pants isn’t going to last long, and when they give out you’re going to be at a major disadvantage. When SHTF, jeans won’t cut it. You’ll need a good pair… Read More

Owning land in a rural area is a great survival asset. It allows you to hunt game, grow natural crops, raise animals, and get away from the unprepared masses in a SHTF scenario. The problem is some preppers don’t think they have enough money to buy land. However, there are a few ways broke people… Read More

Your survival bag is just as important as any other piece of gear. After all, it’s what holds all your equipment together and keeps it organized. You might think any regular backpack is good enough, but that’s a big mistake. There are a few things you want to consider when finding the right one for… Read More

There’s been quite a few hurricanes hitting the U.S. recently, and preppers in hurricane territory not only need to look out for themselves, but look out for their gear as well. As preppers, we tend to think about what gear we need to keep ourselves safe during a crisis, but one thing that usually gets… Read More

Whether you plan on bugging out or bugging in when SHTF, you’re going to need fire and heat. Most of us use electricity right now, but what will you do when the power goes out? You should have at least a couple backup fuel sources for emergencies, but you might not know which ones to… Read More