Continuing into our Prepping 101 series we will now talk about shelter. In an emergency situation it is generally stated that you can only survive 3 hours in a harsh environment if you do not have adequate shelter. But shelter is also vital in a non-emergency situation. Who wants to be sitting outside during a…
This is a continuation of our Prepping 101 series. This article will focus on one of the most critical preps there is – water. We’ve all heard the saying “Water is life!”. It is definitely a true saying. We have to have water to drink, to cook with, to clean and many other uses that…
One of the most common areas of concern when you start prepping is food security. Some people will tell you that you need to spend thousands of dollars on freeze dried long term storage food or dehydrated food. While those aren’t bad ideas I think it is smarter to start by making a list of…
I have found that it’s common for people to ask “What is Prepping?” at some point in our conversations. Most people that I talk to that have heard of prepping think of the National Geographic Doomsday Preppers TV show that ran a few years back. For those not familiar with the show you can find…
With all of the craziness going on in the world today many people are getting interested in prepping again. They usually go to Google or YouTube and search for prepping info. So I thought it might be a helpful to list some of my favorite YouTube prepper channels and tell you what I like about…
The very first time I heard the phrase “bug out” was on an episode of the old MASH tv show. The camp was about to be overrun by enemy soldiers so Col. Potter ordered everyone to “bug out”. I thought it was a funny saying at the time but I understood exactly what he meant….
Have you ever noticed the cars broken down on the side of the highway while you’re driving? Has your car or truck ever broken down and left you on the side of the road? Did you have the things that you needed so that you could fix it and get back on your way? If…
Whether you are watching prepping videos on YouTube or reading posts on prepper sites you will see people referring to their EDC kit or they might refer to an EDC item. You might be asking yourself “What is and EDC kit?” EDC is prepper slang for Every Day Carry. This can be an item like…
Imagine for a minute that the crap has hit the proverbial fan. What should you do? Is it safe to bug in or do you need to bug out? Are you prepared to do either? These are not easy questions to answer without knowing exactly what the situation is. There are a million different situations…
Our ancestors kept a well stocked survival pantry so that they could handle all of the little surprises that life gave them. Our modern society has told us that it is not necessary. After all, we can run to the local supermarket and pick up what we need at any time of day or night….
Preparing for a disaster can mean the difference between life and death. When disaster strikes, having the right emergency plan in place will help to keep you and your family safe and healthy. The key to survival is to be prepared before an emergency event even happens. In most cases, it is too late to…
Food storage is a common issue that we all face. Even if you aren’t a “prepper” these 8 long term food storage tips can save you money, frustration and possibly even your life in an emergency situation. One of the main ideas behind prepping is to not run out of supplies. That means having a…