Urban Survival Considerations What usually comes to mind when we talk about urban survival is people. Lots and lots of people. How to avoid being caught up in the mob or avoiding them is what tends to be the first conversation point. No one wants to come to the attention of a panicked crowd or …
Do You Have TEOTWAWKI Value? (The End Of The World As We Know It) We talk about surviving any crisis. Part of that talk is about valuable skills needed by the individual for the group. But in a real TEOTWAWKI scenario what value do you really bring? Do you have concerns that there will be too many leaders …
Becoming Grey to the Neighbors Most preppers know what being the grey man means. In case this is the first time you have heard of it. It basically means being the person no one notices. The one know one remembers seeing and doesn’t stand out in any way to draw attention to themselves. However the concept needs …
HAM Radio Basics One method of communications among civilians in crisis situations is the HAM Radio. Using one is not as easy as simply keying up like with a CB. Although there is CB etiquette it is not as strictly enforced by the users nor by the government as are HAM broadcasts. Legally using a HAM …
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Earthquake Preparedness Tips Whether you are a new resident in an area that is prone to earthquakes or if you have lived with that knowledge for years, being up to date with your preparations can make the difference between damage and total disaster. With every earthquake we experience here in the Northwestern USA I learn something new. …
DIY Retaining Wall & Drainage Building a retaining wall with a drainage system is one way to make your property more usable especially if you have sloped portions of land. Retaining walls prevent erosion and divert rainfall runoff. Doing so makes more of your land usable for gardening or as living space and increases property value …
A Dozen Vehicles Recommended for Bugging Out Among the plans we preppers make is bugging out. One component in that plan is what vehicles will best serve our needs during the most likely reason for needing to bug out. Will you need space for gear? Or is your gear already at the bug out location? How …
Customize an Urban Survival Kit When the subject of bug out bags comes up everyone seems to talk about survival in the wild. The majority of the population doesn’t live in the wild. Most of us live in urban areas or near urban areas. What good does a fishing gear do someone who lives in …
A List of Homesteading Skills to Learn So your dream is to have your own homestead. Even while your saving for or searching for your perfect plot of land there are homesteading skills that you should be learning. Homesteading is not an easy task and definitely not for the weak at heart. There are more chores …
