Throughout time, there have been instances of desolation and destruction, but also times of peace and prosperity. The contrasts between the two provide insight and show us patterns we can learn from. My interest in history, survival stories, and the rise and fall of civilizations led me to […]
Why Most Water Filters Fail in Real Emergencies (And What Actually Works) When disaster strikes and municipal water systems fail, most preppers make a critical mistake: they assume any portable water filter will keep them safe. The harsh reality? The majority of emergency water bottles on the market […]
Did you know people who own keyfobs could have their car stolen in 60 seconds? “Thieves read the radio frequency of the key FOBs in your house and relay that frequency to your car on the driveway, tricking the car into thinking the key FOB is next to, […]
“In 2005, Hurricane Rita plowed right over the top of us. We were living in a subdivision at the time and lost power and potable water for a couple of weeks. That’s when I realized how vulnerable our public utilities are…” This article is part of a new […]
1. Prepper Interview Bunker Bob – Tell us a little bit about yourself. I’m a city-based prepper working in the financial services technology industry. I’ve been prepping for the past 5 years. After growing concerned about technology overreach, the widening wealth gap, government incompetence, and environmental disasters, I […]
With all that’s happening in our world — from an unstable economy and political upheaval to natural disasters — you may have asked yourself, “Should I take a wilderness survival course?” While courses like this aren’t for everyone, knowing how to survive in trying times is a must. […]
This article is part of a new series called Interviewing Preppers. The idea is to shed some light on the different styles of prepping. Just as no two people would define success the same way, no two preppers would define their method of prepping the same way. In […]
It’s common to feel alone when you have a preparedness mindset. It’s been my experience that preppers value education, being self-reliant, developing skills, and being capable of helping in stressful situations. However, many people act like having an emergency kit is a foreign concept. For example, I was […]
Over the years, I’ve had requests to create a simple guide to being prepared, a Preppers Survive Book. Readers wanted a preparedness formula they could share with their friends and family. They also wanted a way to see how they measured up as a prepper. Preppers Supplies Checklist […]
Like many of you, I enjoy being swept away by a good book. I even carry a light novel in my bug out bag. The Prepper in me wants to make sure I have a good book to read even if the “lights-go-out”. The library is a great […]