Survival Tips: How Some Families in Texas Could Have Been Better Prepared
Is there anything Texas homeowners could have done to be prepared for the freak weather and power outages that happened? Preppers would be ready with these six things:1. GeneratorPropane generators are less likely to freeze in winter weather, and propane is usually cheaper than gasoline. Generators can keep power going for your furnace and stove, […]
3 Times Someone Beat the Odds and Survived on Their Own
If you spend any time on survival webpages or forums, you’ve probably heard at least a dozen times that building your “survival team” is key to getting through whatever the future may hold. While it’s always great to have the contact information of like-minded individuals who have various skills to offer, you never know when […]
Can Watching Horror/Sci-Fi Movies Prepare You for Real-Life Events?
Have you ever wondered why horror, sci-fi and apocalyptic movies are so popular? As long as the movie is realistic and well done, it promotes a “what if” response in most people. You may not even realize you’re having a “what if” response, but your subconscious mind is most likely thinking about what you would […]
How To Prepare for the Next Pandemic
If history has taught us one thing, it’s that nasty viruses have a tendency to show up at the worst times. What do you need to protect your family against the next pandemic?1. Non-Perishable Food and WaterMake sure you have plenty of food stocked up at home so you don’t have to go outside during […]
What Happens if “The Big One” Erupts in Yellowstone
Yellowstone is a tourist’s paradise. The expansive terrain is broken up with other-worldly hot pots, eroded basaltic lava flows, fossil forests, a black obsidian mountain, and a variety of odd formations. While there’s no denying Yellowstone is beautiful and worth visiting multiple times over, there’s also no denying that the very features that make the […]
8 Things You Should Stock for 2021
The new year is a time to reevaluate provisions and ensure that supplies are appropriate and updated for future concerns or possibilities. As a survivalist or prepper, you are undoubtedly taking inventory and planning a supply run for 2021. This blog post’s information targets some of the specific categories and items you should concern yourself […]
Disasters by Region: Your Statistical Risk
Have you targeted your disaster prep to the most common natural catastrophes in your region? Depending where you live, you may statistically be at higher risk for wildfire, earthquake, flood, tornado or another natural disaster based on weather variances, terrain and ocean proximity.The Federal Emergency Management Agency recommends that all Americans adopt an attitude of […]
Disaster Preparation: Preparing Your Home and Family
Disasters are not unique; they are an inevitability of life on this planet called earth. While it is impossible to be 100% ready for all disasters, you can prepare for the most common and make a plan to keep your home and family safe.As a prepper, you likely already know the importance of functioning in […]
Top 6 Natural Shelters Every Survivalist Must Know
Quick, what’s the first thing you should do when you find yourself in a survival situation? If you said locate food and water, that was a good guess. However, in most survival situations, building or finding shelter should be the number one priority. Without shelter, you won’t last very long even if you immediately locate […]
Best EDC Weapon Combos
Everyday carry (or EDC) items are those that you consistently carry on your person every day. These defensive items can help you prepare for unexpected, dangerous, and/or potentially deadly situations. Whether you’ve carried daily for years or you’re just getting started this year, it’s very important to choose your EDC items strategically. The wrong weapon […]